PhD in Quantum Error Correction for Photonic Quantum Systems

Delft; Delft; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology) seeks a PhD researcher to work on quantum error correction for photonics within the Terhal group and QuTech. The project is part of the QuBriC network, focusing on fault-tolerant photonic architectures and decoding of small QEC protocols for photonic hardware.

The PhD candidate will be embedded in the Terhal group (Applied Math, EEMCS) and collaborate with QuTech and external partners such as Riverlane.

Qualifications

• Master degree in physics or quantum technology.
• Theoretical background in optics and quantum technologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated self-drive, scientific curiosity, and team worker attitude.

Skills

Theoretical background in optics

Quantum technologies

English communication

Self-drive & curiosity

Team player

Education

Master's degree in physics or quantum technology

Job description

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology) seeks a PhD researcher to work on quantum error correction for photonics within the Terhal group and QuTech. The project is part of the QuBriC network, focusing on fault-tolerant photonic architectures and decoding of small QEC protocols for photonic hardware.

The PhD candidate will be embedded in the Terhal group (Applied Math, EEMCS) and collaborate with QuTech and external partners such as Riverlane.