A 3-year fully funded PhD position is available at the Quantum Information and Foundations Group (QUINFOG) of the Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas – CSIC) in Madrid, Spain. QUINFOG is dedicated to addressing fundamental challenges in Quantum Physics and Quantum Information, with a particular focus on developing innovative quantum and quantum-inspired technologies. Our team is composed of young and dynamic scientists working at the forefront of quantum science and technology.

The selected PhD student will collaborate closely with Dr. Alan C. Santos and the research group led by Dr. Juan José García-Ripoll. The position is supported by the César Nombela Fellow, funded by the Comunidad de Madrid under project number 2024-T1/COM-31530. Research topics will include, but are not limited to, Quantum Computation, Information, and Communication using superconducting integrated devices. Superconducting devices are among the most promising platforms for quantum information processing, with vast potential applications in quantum computation, quantum simulation, and quantum communication.

The student will be strongly encouraged to collaborate with experimental research groups. Candidates should demonstrate communication skills and a collaborative mindset, working effectively with researchers from diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds, as well as with colleagues of varying gender identities.
Position Benefits:
Additional funding to attend leading conferences in quantum information science.
Potential (subject to confirmation) for participation in scientific missions to research groups in countries such as China, the UK, Denmark, Brazil, and other EU nations.
A highly collaborative and motivating working environment at QUINFOG-CSIC.
Further benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Candidates may email ac_santos@iff.csic.es to apply or request additional information. To apply, the cadidate should include:

1. CV (highlighting programming skills).
2. Undergraduate and master’s academic records.
3. If available, a link to the master’s thesis.
4. Email contact for at least one referee (more than one is preferred) who can provide a recommendation letter.

Use the subject line: "Application: PhD Position – [Your Name]" when submitting your application.
We encourage applicants of all nationalities, genders, cultures, and religions to apply.

Important Dates:
Application deadline: February 15th, 2025

Further details on research interests can be found in the list of arXiv open-access papers available on Dr. Santos’ Google Scholar profile.