Information processing typically takes place in the nodes of the quantum network on locally controlled qubits, but quantum networking would require flying qubits to exchange information from one location to another. It is therefore of prime interest to develop ways of transferring information from one node to the other. The availability of flying qubits would enable the possibility to develop new non-local architectures for quantum computing with possibly cheaper hardware overhead than e.g. surface codes.
PhD Subject:
The aim of the proposed PhD project is to entangle two flying electron qubits through orbital. This can be realized through the coupling of two electronic Mach-Zehnder interferometer. Based on our recent experiments with such an electron flying qubit [Ouacel et al., Nat Commun 16, 4632 (2025)] we aim at coupling two electron flying qubits to realise quantum entanglement of two injected electron wavepackets through Coulomb interaction as highlighted in the figure on the right. When the electron wavepackets are synchronised, the bottom electron wave packet will induce a phase shift onto the electron in the upper Mach-Zehnder interferometer inducing a controlled two qubit-gate.
Required Skills:
Master 2 or engineering degree obtained at the deadline of the call. We are looking for an excellent and highly motivated candidate for an experimental PhD thesis. The candidate should have a strong background in quantum mechanics and solid-state physics. Skills in Python programming or nanofabrication are highly appreciated.
Where to apply
Website: https://phdquantumgrenoble.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/phd-application/application-form-spring-2026
Requirements
- Research Field: Physics
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification by the application deadline and must not already hold a doctoral degree. Applicants must also comply with the MSCA mobility rule: they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months during the 36 months immediately preceding the application deadline. Applicants must not be current employees of the host laboratory. There are no nationality or age restrictions.
Selection process
Applications must be submitted through the QuanG2 online application platform by 7 September 2026 at 12:00 PM (Paris time). After the application deadline, all applications will first undergo an eligibility check. Eligible applications will then be reviewed during the pre-selection phase, scheduled for mid-October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to online interviews at the end of October 2026. Candidates selected following this first interview stage will then be invited to in-person interviews in Grenoble in early December 2026, with the final selection taking place after these interviews. All candidates will be informed of the outcome of the selection process following the final stage.
Additional comments
About the QuanG2 PhD Call
This PhD position is offered as part of the QuanG2 PhD Call for Applications, a doctoral programme coordinated by Université Grenoble Alpes and dedicated to training the next generation of researchers in quantum science and technology. The programme offers fully funded three-year PhD positions within the Grenoble quantum research ecosystem, providing doctoral candidates with a high-level international research environment and dedicated funding for their research and training activities.
Website for additional job details: https://phdquantumgrenoble.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/sites/default/files/Mediatheque/default/PhD%20Topics%20-%20Autumn%202026/1.%20Bauerle_entanglement__2026_2ndcall.pdf
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: NEEL INSTITUTE
Country: France
City: GRENOBLE
Contact
City: Saint-Martin-d Hères
Website: https://phdquantumgrenoble.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
Street: 621 avenue centrale
Postal Code: 38400
E-Mail: quantum-grenoble-phd@listes.grenoble.cnrs.fr
