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PhD position in theoretical quantum information science is available at the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, Poland. Successful candidate will work within the team led by Alexander Streltsov on one of the following topics:
- Quantum resource theories: exploring fundamental features of quantum systems, such as quantum entanglement, coherence, and quantum thermodynamics. Addressing questions such as the state conversion problem, quantifying resource costs for quantum process implementation.
- Quantum communication and quantum computation: application of quantum resource theories to quantify resource consumption in quantum communication protocols and to detect quantum features required for noisy quantum computation.
- Open quantum systems: application of quantum entanglement and coherence to detect and quantify memory effects in open quantum systems.
The candidate will be offered possibilities to collaborate with other theoretical and experimental groups within Warsaw’s research community.
Interested candidates are requested to contact Alexander Streltsov for more details about the position: astrel@ippt.pan.pl
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Monika Sharma
Sun, 08/06/2025 - 11:21
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Application for PhD Position
Respected Professor Streltsov,
I hope this email finds you in good health. I'm Monika Sharma, and I'm writing to say how much the theoretical quantum information science PhD position at the Polish Academy of Sciences' Institute of Fundamental Technological Research interests me. I am excited to contribute to your team's ground-breaking work in quantum resource theories and their applications because I have a solid background in mathematics and computer science as well as practical research experience in quantum computing.
Why This Opportunity Excites Me
My academic background and research goals are perfectly aligned with your focus on quantum resource theories, specifically entanglement, coherence, and quantum thermodynamics. My comprehension of resource constraints in quantum systems has been enhanced by my recent work as a Quantum Software Engineer Intern at Quantum Watch, where I looked into quantum noise models. Furthermore, I have the analytical and computational skills necessary to address challenging issues in quantum information theory thanks to my Master of Science in Mathematics and Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science.
Experience and Skills That Are Relevant
Quantum Foundations: Obtaining a QBronze153 certification and finishing an Introduction to Quantum Computing course (Qubit by Qubit, IBM), I gained hands-on experience with Qiskit and quantum algorithms.
Research Contributions: I worked on model checking as a Senior Project Associate at IISER Bhopal, honing my ability to examine system behaviors. This ability can be applied to the study of resource quantification in quantum processes and state conversion problems.
Technical Proficiency: Well-versed in combinatorial optimization and Python, with a strong interest in using machine learning methods to solve quantum problems like identifying memory effects in open quantum systems.
Possibility of Collaboration
As demonstrated by my leadership roles in academic settings (e.g., organizing tech fests, presenting award-winning research posters) and my teamwork at IISER Bhopal, I thrive in interdisciplinary environments. The collaborative opportunities in Warsaw's quantum research community particularly appeal to me, and I'm thrilled about the chance to work on projects with your group.
I I would be happy to talk about how my abilities and areas of interest in research fit with the objectives of your team. Tell me when would be a good time to talk or if you need any other materials.
I appreciate your thought and time. I'm excited about the prospect of working with your research team and pushing the boundaries of quantum information science.
Warm regards,
Sharma, Monika
India's Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
+91-8077088730 | sharmamona661996@gmail.com