Postdoc position in quantum theory - UpQuantVal

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Postdoc position in quantum theory - UpQuantVal

Centre Européen des Sciences Quantiques

1. Context

Quantum technologies are one of the most dynamic fields of advanced technology, and of major strategic importance for France and Europe. As a result, the University of Strasbourg and CESQ, in collaboration with national and international partners, are coordinating a project in the cross-border Upper Rhine region (France-Germany-Switzerland), which aim to create synergies and promote collaboration in research and innovation in quantum science and technology.

The Upper Rhine Quantum Valley project (UpQuantVal) is financed by the European Union's European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the Interreg Upper Rhine program for a 3-year period https://www.interreg-rhin-sup.eu/projet/upquantval-vallee-quantique-du-rhin-superieur/, and involves 19 partners with the aim of creating an integrated and sustainable ecosystem in the fields of education, research, specialized infrastructures, technological know-how and knowledge transfer.

This strategic project will reinforce the University of Strasbourg's position as a leader in the field of quantum research and help boosting the region's attractiveness to international researchers and industries.

2. Position identification

Type of contract: Post-doctoral contract Category (A, B or C): A

Title of post: Postdoctoral position in quantum theory

Expected date of employment: 01.01.27

Proportion of work: Full time

Workplace : Institut de Science et d'Ingénierie Supramoléculaires (ISIS) – Centre Européen de Sciences Quantiques (CESQ)

Desired level of education: PhD or equivalent

Experience required: PhD and/or postdoc experience in one or more of the following areas: theoretical quantum optics, theoretical atomic and molecular physics, quantum computing, quantum many-body physics, advanced numerical methods

Contact(s) for information on the position (identity, position, e-mail address, telephone):

Prof. PUPILLO Guido pupillo@unistra.fr

HELMAN Ana, helman@unistra.fr;

BARBARA-BOKELOH Imane (project manager), ibarbara@unistra.fr

3. Activities

As part of the UpQuantVal project, the recruited researcher will be expected to engage in a range of scientific and collaborative activities

• Theoretical work on developing new quantum error correction strategies for low-overhead fault-tolerant quantum computation on neutral atom platforms.
• Cross-border collaboration and mobility, with the opportunity to engage in short-term research stays or visits to partner institutions across the Upper Rhine region (France, Germany, Switzerland), fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange
• Contribution to thematic workshops and training sessions, both as a participant and as a contributor, to enhance the collective expertise and support capacity building within the consortium. These sessions may cover topics such as quantum technologies, career development, open science, or science and society.

4. Skills

• Qualifications/knowledge: Theoretical atomic, molecular physics, and quantum optics, and/or quantum information theory and/or advanced numerical methods
• Operational skills/expertise :
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct research collaboratively and independently.
  • High-level communication skills.
  • Experience in supervising postgraduate students is considered favourably
• Personal qualities: curiosity, strong motivation for research, ability to learn new subjects. Ability to work in group. Skills for written and oral presentation of research results.

5. Working environment and context

The new European Centre for Quantum Sciences (CESQ), attached to ISIS (Institut de Science et d’Ingénierie Supramoléculaires), develops new lines of research and technology exploiting quantum principles, at the frontiers to chemistry, physics, materials science, and computing.

• Service description:
• Department name: Centre Européen de Sciences Quantiques, ISIS (UMR7006)
• Number of staff in department: 50
• Number of supervisors (if any): 1-2
• Location: Centre Européen de Sciences Quantiques, Campus Cronenbourg, 23 rue du Loess, Strasbourg.

The postdoctoral will be a member of the CESQ, currently directed by Guido Pupillo.

• Special conditions of practice (notice attached): None

Applications (CV, cover letter and any references) to be sent by email before 13/11/2026 to pupillo@unistra.fr , Cc: ibarbara@unistra.fr with the Ref: UpQuantVal Postdoc

Where to apply

E-mail: pupillo@unistra.fr

Requirements

Research Field: Physics » Quantum mechanics

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Internal Application form(s) needed: Fiche_de_poste_Postdoc_UpQuantVal_EN.pdf (English, 150.02 KB - PDF); Fiche_de_poste_Postdoc_UpQuantVal_FR.pdf (English, 244.28 KB - PDF)

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Institut de Science et d'Ingénierie Supramoléculaires (ISIS) – Centre Européen des Sciences Quantiques (CESQ)

Country: France

Contact

City: Strasbourg

Website: https://www.unistra.fr/

Street: 4 rue Blaise Pascal

Postal Code: 67000