Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Quantum Machine Learning for Multimode Mechanics

University of Oslo; Oslo; On-site; NOK 595,000 - 690,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Physics at the University of Oslo invites applications for a three-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Quantum Machine Learning for Multimode Mechanics (QM3L / QuantERA 2025). The starting date is no later than January 1, 2027, with supervisors Prof. Francesco Massel and Prof.

Morten Hjorth-Jensen. Candidates should have a PhD in physics, applied mathematics, or related areas, strong programming skills, and a proven ability to communicate in English.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in physics, applied mathematics, computer science, or closely related area.
• Strong background in at least two of: quantum optics/information/open quantum systems; quantum control/optimal control; machine learning; numerical simulation of quantum dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in quantum machine learning for multimode mechanics.
• Publish results in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.
• Mentor students and contribute to an inclusive research environment.

Skills

Quantum optics

Quantum information

Machine learning

Python/Julia/C++

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Quantum Machine Learning for Multimode Mechanics (QM3L / QuantERA 2025)

A three-year position is available at the Department of Physics. The starting date is no later than January 1, 2027.

Supervisors are Prof. Francesco Massel and Prof. Morten Hjorth‑Jensen.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Oslo.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates will be selected in accordance with this ambition and are expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

Required qualifications

• A degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in physics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a closely related area. If the degree is not yet formally received, the doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the application date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and public defence are eligible.


• Strong background in at least two of the following:
  
  
  • quantum optics / quantum information / open quantum systems
  
  
  • quantum control / optimal control
  
  
  • machine learning (including deep learning and/or reinforcement learning)
  
  
  • numerical simulation of quantum dynamics
  
  
  
  


• Proven programming skills (Python/Julia/C++)—including experience with scientific computing tools.


• Ability to communicate research results clearly in written and oral English.

Desired qualifications

• Experience with reinforcement learning for physical control problems and/or sample‑efficient optimisation.


• Familiarity with continuous‑variable/bosonic systems, non‑Gaussian states, multimode entanglement, or Wigner‑function methods.


• Experience with HPC workflows (cluster computing, GPU computing, reproducible pipelines).


• Track record of collaborative work across theory/experiment or interdisciplinary teams.

Personal skills

• Strong collaboration skills and willingness to work in an international consortium with frequent cross‑site and cross‑disciplinary interactions.


• Ability to mentor students (informally or formally) and contribute to an inclusive working environment.

Other requirements

• All candidates and projects must undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks.

Benefits

• Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission.


• Committed colleagues in a good working environment.


• Good welfare schemes.


• Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.


• A workplace with good development and career opportunities.


• Postdoctoral development programmes.


• Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.


• Salary: Postdoctoral Fellow, position code 1352, salary range NOK 595 000 – 690 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 % is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.

We especially encourage women to apply.