Quantum Physics jobs

Perimeter invites new and recent PhDs in fundamental theoretical physics to pursue independent research in its interdisciplinary Waterloo community. Research areas span cosmology, mathematical physics, particle physics, quantum fields, gravity, quantum information and quantum matter. Support includes research and travel funding, healthcare, visiting…

Contrat doctoral de 36 mois à l’ENS de Lyon à partir du 1er janvier 2027, rémunéré 2 300 euros brut mensuel. Le projet étudie des films moléculaires couplés à des résonateurs supraconducteurs comme mémoires quantiques micro-ondes. Des radicaux et complexes de lanthanides seront évalués pour leur cohérence à des températures millikelvin et leur couplage à un…

The FQSP Distinguished Fellowships support independent theoretical research spanning fundamental physics and chemistry, mathematics, quantum information and nonequilibrium science. The programme gives early-career researchers scope to pursue their own questions across laboratory boundaries. Recruitment requires an initial nomination by a referee who can…

Establish an experimental condensed-matter research programme. Areas of interest include quantum magnetism, topological phases, superconductivity and spintronics.

Develop independent theoretical research in atomic, molecular and optical physics. The search includes quantum optics, quantum simulation and connections with quantum-information science.

Two funded postdoctoral appointments connect quantum information, many-body physics and machine learning with Yuxuan Zhang. Topics include verifiable quantum advantage, quantum simulation, neural quantum states and learning noise and control from device data. Appointments start in 2027, normally last two years initially and may be renewed. Researchers can…

Develop and apply quantum resource theory for Extended Wigner’s Friend scenarios, where the presence of another observer can affect measurement outcomes. The work involves analytical quantum information and probability theory, together with numerical simulation, and relates to Bell nonlocality. This FAPESP-funded doctoral position is expected to start in…

Three-year postdoctoral appointments beginning in autumn 2027 support self-directed theoretical physics research. Topics include collider phenomenology, dark matter, lattice QCD, neutrinos, cosmology, quantum algorithms and quantum sensing. Researchers collaborate with the Theory Division and associated experimental and quantum-science programmes; AI…

The condensed-matter and quantum-information theory groups seek postdoctoral researchers for autumn 2027, with flexible starting dates. Research spans quantum many-body dynamics, entanglement, correlated materials, topology, superconductivity, quantum optics, ultracold gases, quantum simulation and computation. Successful applicants can join international…

The joint doctoral programme of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids, TU Dresden and the University of St Andrews offers experimental and theoretical projects in solid-state chemistry and condensed matter physics. Students combine research with graduate courses and general skills training across the partner institutions. Funding and pay…

Pursue research on terahertz spectroscopy of two-dimensional quantum matter and/or designer quantum materials and devices with Taketo Handa. Projects develop ultrafast measurements, van der Waals heterostructures and nanodevices to study electronic, optical and quantum behaviour. The full-time appointment initially lasts two years, with a start as early as…

Develop an independent research programme in theoretical high-energy, nuclear, gravitational or quantum physics at MIT. The appointment is expected to begin on 1 July 2027 or soon afterwards. Responsibilities combine research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision and service. The advertised nine-month salary range is $143,000–$154,000.

Develop a faculty research programme in electronic, functional or quantum materials. The appointment links materials science with electrical engineering and computer science.

Conduct postdoctoral research in high-energy theory at Harvard. Areas include particle physics and astrophysics, quantum field theory, gravity and string theory; the expected start is September 2027.

The Division of Engineering and Applied Science at the California Institute of Technology invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions. Preference will be given to candidates at the Assistant Professor level; however, extraordinary applicants at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level may also be considered. We seek highly…

Theoretical postdoctoral positions investigating hybrid quantum light-matter systems, including quantum-gas cavity QED and polaritonic chemistry; requires a PhD in physics with expertise in quantum optics and open quantum systems. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until the hard deadline.

Work with the PHIQUS team on distributed quantum computation, quantum correlations and nonlocality, or cryptographic protocols. Mathematical approaches include noncommutative polynomial optimisation and operator algebras. Projects are tailored to the researcher’s expertise and connect with European quantum-information collaborations. The page describes…

Provide technical and computational support for interdisciplinary theoretical-physics research. The role supports a team studying quantum information, superconducting circuits, quantum optics and related areas.

Develop fast, scalable quantum error correction for fault-tolerant quantum computers. Research spans error-correction codes, algorithms, parallel processing, dedicated hardware, FPGA implementation and quantum-error simulation.

Investigate nonequilibrium dynamics and frustrated quantum magnetism using ultracold atoms in optical lattices. Experimental research also addresses measurement feedback in quantum many-body systems.

Develop optical-fibre and nanophotonic devices for quantum optics and quantum electronics. Research also includes distributed quantum computing and networks combining cold neutral atoms with nanophotonic cavity systems.

Fabricate devices for quantum-information experiments with electrons floating above liquid helium or solid neon. This part-time research role requires doctoral-level knowledge and experience in semiconductor or superconducting-device fabrication.

Improve superconducting-qubit materials and fabrication at the Molecular Foundry through atomic-layer deposition and etching, interface engineering and structural characterization. Research links processing, composition and interfaces to low-temperature device performance and develops reproducible datasets and fabrication methods. The appointment is a…

Develop theoretical and computational approaches to X-ray interactions with quantum and nanostructured materials at the Molecular Foundry. The researcher translates electronic-structure, magnetism, light–matter and structured-field theories into numerical tools that interpret experiments, collaborating closely with experimental teams and benchmarking…