Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Quantum Physics â Neutral Atoms

Center for Theoretical Physics, PAS; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 145,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Conference funding

Computational resources

Flexible hours & hybrid work

Job summary

Center for Theoretical Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CTP PAS) in Warsaw invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join the Neutral Atoms Applications theory group at the Center for Quantum-Enabled Computing (C4QEC). The successful candidate will work on modelling and controlling programmable quantum systems, including neutral atoms in optical tweezers and Rydberg arrays.

The position is full-time, initially for one year with possible extension to 2029.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or a related discipline.
• Strong background in quantum optics, atomic physics, quantum information, quantum control, open quantum systems, or many-body physics.

Responsibilities

• Develop own research directions within the group’s broader agenda.
• Collaborate with experimental and theoretical groups.
• Contribute to supervision of PhD and undergraduate students.

Skills

Quantum optics

Atomic physics

Quantum information

Quantum control

Open quantum systems

Many-body physics

Education

PhD in physics

Job description

The Center for Theoretical Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CTP PAS) in Warsaw invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join the newly established Neutral Atoms Applications theory group at the Center for Quantum-Enabled Computing (C4QEC), led by Dr. Piotr T. Grochowski.Our research focuses on developing theoretical and numerical methods for modelling and controlling programmable quantum systems, particularly neutral atoms in optical tweezers and Rydberg arrays.Research topics include:

Quantum control and quantum state engineeringNeutral atoms, optical tweezers, and Rydberg arraysQuantum simulation and many-body dynamicsQuantum optics and quantum informationQuantum sensing and hybrid quantum systems

The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop their own research directions within the group's broader scientific agenda, collaborate with experimental and theoretical groups, and contribute to the supervision of PhD and undergraduate students.We offer:

A full-time postdoctoral position, initially for one year, with the possibility of extension until the end of 2029, subject to satisfactory performanceSalary: 12,980–14,660 PLN gross/month (full-time employment contract, including social security and health insurance)Funding for conference participation and research visitsAccess to computational resources and an international research environmentFlexible working hours and hybrid work arrangements

Requirements: A PhD in physics or a related discipline, and a strong background in quantum optics, atomic physics, quantum information, quantum control, open quantum systems, or many-body physics. Experience in analytical or numerical modelling is an advantage.The PhD must normally have been awarded no earlier than 2021, with extensions possible for eligible career interruptions, as described in the full announcement.Application deadline: 8 November 2026Reference number: MAB/29/2026