Postdoc – Experimental Photonic Quantum Computing

Laplace Expert Ltd; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Eindhoven University of Technology invites applications for a Postdoc – Experimental Photonic Quantum Computing in Eindhoven. The project focuses on integrated photonic resource-state generation for scalable quantum computing and will develop a prototype photonic resource-state generator on a chip.

You will design, build and test the system, entangle photons with linear optics and partial measurement, and collaborate with internal groups and industrial partners.

Qualifications

• PhD in integrated photonics, quantum technologies or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in integrated photonics and quantum technologies.
• Experience with photonic resource-state generation or quantum information processing.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct and test a prototype photonic resource-state generator.
• Entangle single photons using linear optics and partial measurement.
• Collaborate with university groups and industrial partners.

Skills

Integrated photonics

Linear optics

Quantum information processing

Photonic integration

Education

PhD in integrated photonics or quantum technologies

Job description

Postdoc – Experimental Photonic Quantum Computing

Eindhoven University of Technology

Netherlands

19 November 2026 (cutoff time not verified)

About This Opportunity

Eindhoven University of Technology advertises Postdoc – Experimental Photonic Quantum Computing, an academic opportunity focusing on Integrated photonic resource-state generation for scalable quantum computing in Eindhoven.

The Eindhoven group will design, construct and test a prototype photonic quantum resource-state generator. Single photons will be entangled using linear optics and partial measurement, with a goal of integrating constituent components into one chip. The project belongs to PhotonDelta’s photonic quantum computing mission and involves the quantum photonic information processing team, Coherence and Quantum Technology group and Photonic Integration group, together with industrial collaborators. Requirements explicitly include a doctorate, expertise in integrated photonics and quantum technologies, leadership, project delivery and excellent English.Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For:Applicants interested in developing research focused on Integrated photonic resource-state generation for scalable quantum computing are the clearest thematic audience. A strong match on topic is not a substitute for checking the actual doctorate, publication, methodological or experience requirements set by the employer. Documented qualifications and preparation include: PhD in integrated photonics, quantum technologies or a related discipline; demonstrated expertise in integrated photonics and quantum technologies.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable:Material practical considerations include the stated one-year fixed-term contract duration, 38 hours per week, the currently unresolved final official application endpoint.Overall Opportunity Assessment:This opportunity is distinguished by its focus on Integrated photonic resource-state generation for scalable quantum computing. Its documented methods and collaborations provide a concrete basis for assessing methodological fit; application and financial details should be confirmed against the institution’s vacancy or programme instructions.

Integrated photonic resource-state generation for scalable quantum computing Physics

Level Postdoc

Time Commitment Full-time

Duration One-year fixed-term contract

Field Integrated photonic resource-state generation for scalable quantum computing

Specialization Physics

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 4,422-5,760 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

PhD in integrated photonics, quantum technologies or a related discipline; demonstrated expertise in integrated photonics and quantum technologies.

Experience

Technical Skills Integrated photonics Linear optics Quantum information processing Photonic integration