Postdoctoral Positions
We are looking for several exceptional postdoctoral fellows (both in theory and experiment) with priority to candidates with experience and strong motivation to work in the areas described below.
Potential candidates need to possess a PhD in a relevant area and an exceptional research track record.
Positions will be open until filled, with start dates from January 2018.
Applications should include a CV (with names of three references) and a research statement. They should be sent to postdoc@pcqc.fr and to the corresponding contact person.
Potential candidates need to possess a PhD in a relevant area and an exceptional research track record.
Positions will be open until filled, with start dates from January 2018.
Applications should include a CV (with names of three references) and a research statement. They should be sent to postdoc@pcqc.fr and to the corresponding contact person.
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Quantum Internet [experimental]
Our teams work on the infrastructure and applications of quantum communication networks. Some of the projects we are currently undertaking involve implementations of quantum communication protocols using photonic circuits with the goal of demonstrating a quantum advantage in security and communication complexity, multipartite entanglement generation and distribution, novel photonic applications of the quantum internet. Contact Eleni Diamanti (eleni.diamanti@upmc.fr) |
Quantum Internet [theory]
We are working on designing and implementing the future quantum internet in collaboration with a large European alliance that includes both theorists and experimentalists. One of our theoretical goals is the development of new protocols for quantum networks and distributed computation. Some areas include network routing, entanglement distribution and testing, quantum money schemes, security and privacy. Contact Iordanis Kerenidis (jkeren@irif.fr) Elham Kashefi (ekashefi@gmail.com) |
Quantum Verification
We will use a three layer approach to target the development of real-world applications for quantum devices. In the core layer we address the key challenge of verifying, monitoring and benchmarking distributed quantum computation processing. This will provide us the crucial interface between our target applications (in secure multiparty protocols such as voting, blockchain, and cloud computing) and Implementations (purpose-built scalable photonics hardware). Contact Elham Kashefi (ekashefi@gmail.com) |
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Post-quantum cryptography
We are working in preparing a quantum-safe future by using both quantum cryptographic protocols and post-quantum cryptography, where we study the resistance of several classical public-key cryptographic algorithms against classical and quantum attacks, including lattice and code-based schemes. Contact Jean-Pierre Tillich (jean-pierre.tillich@inria.fr) |
Quantum Software
Our software team focuses on quantum algorithms for Machine Learning and Optimization. We are interested in designing quantum algorithms and testing them in practice by emulating them on real data. We are also interested in algorithms that can be implemented on soon-to-be-developed quantum computers of 50-100 qubits. Contact Iordanis Kerenidis (jkeren@irif.fr) |
Foundations of quantum information
Our team explores the role of different quantum features (non-locality, contextuality, entanglement...) in various quantum information tasks, what they say about the foundations of quantum mechanics and conversely how this understanding can be used to optimize and make robust protocols and their implementations. Contact: Damian Markham damian.markham@upmc.fr |
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Quantum error correction
In order to build large quantum computers, it will be necessary to find better schemes for quantum error correction and fault-tolerance, with reduced overhead. We are in particular interested in developing quantum low-density parity-check codes as well as continuous-variable error correcting codes. Contact: Anthony Leverrier (anthony.leverrier@inria.fr) |
FSMP Fellowships
Positions in quantum computation, cryptography and communication are also available through the FSMP Fellowship program (Deadline November 29th; Contact: Frederic Magniez magniez@irif.fr) |
SIRTEQ Fellowships
The Quantum Technologies Network SIRTEQ in Ile-de-France also has fellowships for PhD and postdocs in the Paris area. More details here |
PhD positionsA number of PhD positions are available in all areas of quantum information research. Applications should preferably be received by March 31st (for a starting date of September 1st).
Applications with CV, Research statement, and names of potential PCQC supervisors (up to four) can be sent to phd@pcqc.fr |
Master's programsFor Master positions, applicants should apply directly to the related programs.
- Parisian Master of Research in CS - Quantum Devices Master - Laser, Optique, Matière |
InternshipsInternships for undergraduate, Master and PhD students are available for periods up to three months. Applications must be received at least four months before the start of the internship.
For more information please contact the PCQC member(s) closest to your research interest. |
Permanent Positions
Every year, the different French institutions (eg. CNRS, INRIA, Universities) have permanent job openings in Computer Science and in Physics, which include for quantum information. The application deadline is usually in early January. We recommend interested parties to contact a PCQC member at least two months before the deadline in order to discuss the possibilities and the different application processes.
