Post-doctoral fellow in Quantum Information Theory - 24 months contract

Who we are ?

Télécom Paris, part of the IMT (Institut Mines-Télécom) and a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, is one of France's top 5 general engineering schools.

The mainspring of Télécom Paris is to train, imagine and undertake to design digital models, technologies and solutions for a society and economy that respect people and their environment.

We are looking for a post-doctoral fellow with a passion for quantum information processing theory, to take on ambitious scientific challenges with the Inria Quriosity (QTY) research team.

The Quriosity (QTY) Inria research team is situated within the Laboratoire de Traitement et Communication de l’Information (LTCI) at Télécom Paris and part of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IPP) consortium. QTY is a rapidly growing team whose research covers many domains of theoretical quantum information processing. This includes, but is not limited to, topics such as: Quantum Computing; Quantum Cryptography; Quantum Error Correction; Quantum Foundations; Quantum Hamiltonian Complexity; Quantum Information and Quantum Learning.

The successful candidate will work closely with Peter Brown and Cambyse Rouze primarly on the topics of Quantum Hamiltonian Complexity, Quantum Information theory and Quantum cryptography. Broadly, the goal of the recruitment is to advance QTY’s research in applications of polynomial and sum-of-squares methods to solve quantum Hamiltonian complexity problems, further understanding their efficiency and limitations for various new families of problems.

Main responsabilities :

• Carry out research missions in the field of quantum information theory

• Ensure supervision and tutoring missions

• Contribute to the reputation of the School, the Institut Mines-Télécom and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris

To succeed in this role, you will hold a PhD or equivalent. You have acquired in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of quantum information. You will have research experience in quantum Hamiltonian complexity; polynomial optimisation; quantum cryptography and a strong mathematical background.

You are known for your team spirit, excellent interpersonal skills and teaching abilities.

Fluency in English is essential for this position.

Why join us?

You'll be working in a fast-growing, pleasant, green and accessible environment (especially for people with disabilities) just 20 km from Paris (RER B and C suburban train lines, close to major roads, shared shuttle departing from Porte d'Orléans). You will benefit from :

• 49 days annual leave (CA + RTT)

• flexible working hours (depending on department activity)

• telecommuting 1 to 3 days/week possible

• 75% public transport pass reimbursement

• Proximity to numerous sports facilities, concierge service, underground parking, in-house catering, etc.

• Staff association at school and ministry level

• Good to know: our social security contributions are lower than in the private sector

Other information :
Application deadline: 08 may 2025
Job type : 24 months fixed-term contract
Job description : here

Scientific contact person : Peter Brown - peter.brown@telecom-paris.fr

Administrative contact person : Céline Laouenan - celine.laouenan@telecom-paris.fr

We recruit on the basis of skills, regardless of origin, age, gender identity or sexual orientation, and all our positions are open to people with disabilities.