Open positions

The QI team is an interdisciplinary research group covering computer science, theoretical physics and experimental quantum optics. We are based in LIP6, Sorbonne Université, in central Paris, and are founding members of interdisciplinary centres the Quantum Information Centre Sorbonne and the Paris Centre for Quantum Technologies. We are involved in many regional, national and international initiatives in quantum information, including several EU flagship projects. We strive to promote equality, diversity, inclusion and tolerance.

Various positions are available in all areas of quantum information. You can find the list of the members of the team with their scientific interests here, and positions are listed below.

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Quantum Information Research Fellowship

The QI team has an open call for its Quantum Information Fellowship.
We are looking for exceptional, independent young researchers in topics which are linked to the activities of the group (see here for details).
The fellowship is for three years, and comes with some funding for travel and computer needs.
The call is now open, and rolling (without deadline). Candidates are asked to send / have sent the following to damian.markham@lip6.fr.

  • Research statement (2-4 pages)
  • Statement on past works (2-4 pages)
  • CV
  • 2-3 letters of recommendation

For more information about the QI team, please see here. Please feel free to contact us with questions to damian.markham@lip6.fr.

Post-docs

The Quantum Information (QI) team in LIP6, Sorbonne Université, is looking for several post doc positions of various lengths on different topics, please see below for more details.

Applicants should send their CV, a cover letter and arrange for at least two references to be sent to qi@lip6.fr.

All successful candidates will be expected to manage their own research, contribute to the working life of the team, and they will also have the opportunity to help supervise students and teach.

The position is initially for 12 months, renewable for up to 24 months, with a flexible start date.

The deadline for the first round of applications is 30/06/2024, and the second round of application is 31/08/2024.

Connecting Quantum Processors / Parallel Quantum Computing

(Contacts: Damian Markham, Eleni Diamanti, Elham Kashefi)

One theoretical post-doc in quantum information networks, in the context of a national collaborative project developing quantum computation infrastructure HQI. The goal is to work closely with collaborators to explore connecting quantum processors, from two different perspectives

  • Multi-quantum processor quantum computing (compiling, resources e.t.c.)
  • Networking classical and quantum processors and their cryptographic applications.

Experimental Optical Quantum Communication and Cryptography

(Contact: Eleni Diamanti)

We are opening an experimental post-doc position in the context of national and European collaborative projects. The guiding line of the experiments in our quantum photonics laboratory is the demonstration of a practical quantum advantage in terms of security and efficiency for advanced communication, cryptographic and computing tasks, in the context of realistic quantum networks. We are also interested in developing and implementing robust certification and verification methods for quantum devices and systems.

Quantum Complexity Theory

(Contacts: Alex Bredariol-Grilo)

One theoretical post-doc in quantum complexity theory. We look for candidates with experience in the field, or in adjacent areas such as quantum cryptography or classical complexity theory.  The project perspectives include (but are not limited to):

  • Hamiltonian complexity
  • Quantum interactive proofs
  • Interplay between complexity theory and cryptography
  • Interplay between complexity theory and learning theory

PhD positions

A 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).

Internships

Internships 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.

Quantum cryptography with continuous variables

More information on this internship subject can be found here.

Towards Experimental Verification of Boson Sampling

More information on this internship subject can be found here.

Multipartite photonic entanglement for advanced quantum networking

More information on this internship subject can be found here.

Master’s programs

For Master positions, applicants should apply directly to the related programs.

Information about the Sorbonne Université masters program can be found here.

Information about all quantum information masters programs in the Paris region can be seen here.