PhD Researcher: Quantum Many-Body Physics - Part-Time (Warsaw)

Center for Theoretical Physics PAS; Poland; On-site; PLN 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport card subsidy

Holiday subsidy

Bonuses possible

Job summary

The Center for Theoretical Physics PAS in Warsaw, Poland, invites applications for two part-time Research Assistant – PhD student positions (R1), 20 h/week. The role runs for 12 months from 01.01.2027, in-person at the institute.

Applicants will work on numerical methods for open quantum many-body systems, including quantum trajectories, within the Modelling Center for Quantum Technologies. Collaboration with the ERA Chair group at University College London is planned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics or a related field; degree conferred or in progress with documentation.
• Strong background in quantum statistical mechanics and many-body theory.
• Programming skills and experience with numerical computations.
• Excellent written and oral communication, able to work independently and in a team.
• Familiarity with open quantum systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work on numerical methods for quantum open many-body systems related to the project.
• Develop and integrate quantum trajectory methods for multimode ultracold gases.
• Collaborate with researchers at CT P PAS and partner group at UCL.

Skills

Quantum statistics

Quantum many-body

Programming

Communication

Teamwork

Open quantum systems

GitHub

Education

Master Degree or equivalent

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Tensor networks

Exact diagonalization

GitHub

Job description

The Center for Theoretical Physics PAS in Warsaw, Poland, invites applications for two part-time Research Assistant – PhD student positions (R1), 20 h/week. The role runs for 12 months from 01.01.2027, in-person at the institute.

Applicants will work on numerical methods for open quantum many-body systems, including quantum trajectories, within the Modelling Center for Quantum Technologies. Collaboration with the ERA Chair group at University College London is planned.