PhD: Quantum Error Correction for Photonics

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology's Terhal group invites applications for a PhD researcher to work on quantum error correction for photonic, optical and microwave quantum computing architectures within the QuBriC network.

The project aims to develop fault-tolerant architectures for photonic platforms, extend circuit-based methods to fusion-based computation, and design and simulate small QEC protocols. The candidate will be embedded in TU Delft and may collaborate with QuTech and Riverlane.

Qualifications

• Master degree in physics or quantum technology required.
• Theoretical background in optics and quantum technologies; MSc research in quantum error correction preferred.
• Excellent English communication, scientific curiosity and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and decode small quantum error correction protocols for photonic, optical and microwave architectures.
• Extend circuit-based QEC concepts to fusion-based computation using ZX calculus.
• Collaborate with QuTech and industry partners and participate in network secondments.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Master's degree in physics or quantum technology

Tools

ZX calculus

Quantum error correction

Job description

Delft University of Technology's Terhal group invites applications for a PhD researcher to work on quantum error correction for photonic, optical and microwave quantum computing architectures within the QuBriC network.

The project aims to develop fault-tolerant architectures for photonic platforms, extend circuit-based methods to fusion-based computation, and design and simulate small QEC protocols. The candidate will be embedded in TU Delft and may collaborate with QuTech and Riverlane.