PhD in Quantum Networks: Entanglement Quality & Mobility

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

Job summary

Delft University of Technology, via QuTech, invites applications for a Doctoral Candidate (PhD) position within the QUESTING MSCA Doctoral Network. The project aims to enhance entanglement quality in quantum networks with stays at UNINA (Italy) and EURECOM (France).

The successful candidate will join Tim Coopmans’ group to develop quantum networks and perform simulations, with a mobility rule and a 4-year employment contract, salary €3,204–€4,051 gross per month plus 8% holiday allowance and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Exposure to quantum computing or quantum information through coursework or equivalent experience is required.
• Mobility rule: applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across disciplines at the intersection of quantum technology, quantum information and computer science.
• Expand, improve and evaluate tools for enhancing entanglement quality between network nodes.
• Perform simulation and analytical calculations; consider entanglement distillation and connections to error correction.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, or closely related field

Job description

Delft University of Technology, via QuTech, invites applications for a Doctoral Candidate (PhD) position within the QUESTING MSCA Doctoral Network. The project aims to enhance entanglement quality in quantum networks with stays at UNINA (Italy) and EURECOM (France).

The successful candidate will join Tim Coopmans’ group to develop quantum networks and perform simulations, with a mobility rule and a 4-year employment contract, salary €3,204–€4,051 gross per month plus 8% holiday allowance and