"PhD Position in Quantum Simulation Theory"

Job Summary

Develop new analytical and numerical techniques for understanding equilibrium and out-of-equilibrium properties of quantum many-body systems, designing robust protocols for entanglement generation for quantum enhanced sensing, and developing new architectures for analogue and digital quantum simulation in hybrid quantum systems. Work on problems in these directions, collaborating with experimental and theory partners in Amsterdam, Strasbourg, Joined Quantum Institute (JQI), and Sydney. This position is part of the Gen-Q programme, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement number 101217386. Participate in network meetings, summer schools, and consortium meetings across Europe, and spend time in a consortium partner’s lab.

Responsibilities

• Work on developing techniques for quantum many-body systems.
• Design protocols for entanglement generation.
• Develop architectures for quantum simulation.
• Collaborate with teams in various locations.
• Participate in training, meetings, and lab exchanges.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 8 months of master project experience in condensed matter theory, quantum optics, or quantum computing and simulation.
• Good team working skills and English skills.
• Programming skills.
• Strong letter of recommendation from master project supervisor.
• Beneficial: Familiarity with numerical methods such as matrix product states, knowledge of open quantum systems, or strong mathematics background.
• For MSCA PhD positions: Be in the first four years of research careers without a doctoral degree and not have resided or carried out main activity in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the three years prior to recruitment.

What the Employer Offers

• A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for 4 years (initially 18 months, extendable after evaluation).
• Preferred starting date of 1 October 2025 or as soon as possible.
• Opportunity to work towards a dissertation (PhD thesis).
• Educational plan including courses and international meetings.
• Assistance in teaching undergraduates and master students.
• Affiliation with the University of Amsterdam’s Institute of Theoretical Physics (ITFA), Institute of Physics (IoP), and QuSoft.