Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing

Quantum Flagship; Trieste/Trst; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to cutting-edge research infrastructure

Collaboration within a strong research ecosystem

Job summary

A leading research facility in Trieste, Italy is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves working on quantum algorithms, evaluating performance on quantum hardware, and scientific computing for large-scale experimental data. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field and have experience in quantum computing and scientific software development. This position offers access to cutting-edge research infrastructure and collaboration opportunities in a vibrant research ecosystem.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in quantum computing and computational methods.
• Scientific software development experience in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Work on quantum algorithms and methods.
• Evaluate performance on real quantum hardware and HPC simulations.
• Conduct scientific computing for large-scale experimental data.
• Bridge quantum computing and synchrotron science.

Skills

Quantum computing (algorithms, frameworks such as Qiskit)

Computational methods

Data analysis

Scientific software development

Linux environments

Education

PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing

We are looking for aPostdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computingto join our multidisciplinaryScientific and Quantum Computing (SciQC)team.

Based in Trieste, Italy, Elettra is an international synchrotron and free-electron laser facility at the forefront of advanced scientific research and technology.

What you’ll work on

• Quantum algorithms and methods
• Performance evaluation on real quantum hardware and HPC simulations
• Scientific computing for large-scale experimental data
• Cross‑disciplinary research bridging quantum computing and synchrotron science

The position is part ofQUASAR FVG project(FSC - 44620/25 GRFVG, CUP: D93C25001400001), aiming to advance scalable quantum computing platforms, particularly in the context of neutral‑atom technologies.

Why join us

• Work at the interface ofquantum computing, AI, and scientific computing
• Access to cutting‑edge research infrastructure (synchrotron & FEL)
• Collaborate within a strong regional and international ecosystem
• Contribute to next‑generation computational methods for science

Profile

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, with experience in:
• Quantum computing (algorithms, frameworks such as Qiskit or similar)
• Computational methods & data analysis
• Scientific software development in Linux environments