Quantum Learning

Our group is looking for a PhD student!

Scope: full-time
Duration: fixed-term, 3 years
Start: 01.12.2026

The position also involves research in the field of quantum information theory and quantum computing in the context of bosonic systems, in particular:

Benchmarking
Quantum Learning
Continuous Variables

Applicants are expected to have an excellent degree; Master´s or Diplom (in a relevant academic field, such as: Physics, Computer Science, mathematics).
Good English language skills are also required.

The Faculty of Computer Science at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum invites applications for the position of a Professor open rank W3 Tenured or W2 Tenure Track to W3 (m/f/d) in Quantum Information commencing at the earliest possible date.

Successful applicants should demonstrate an outstanding track record, with a focus on any research area within quantum computing, such as, but not limited to, the following areas:

Topic of PhD Research: The broad topic of research will be quantum information theory, quantum learning, quantum statistics, quantum source compression. The focus will be on conducting research of a highest quality. The student will be funded by an Agence National De Research project. Mastering quantum information is a challenging task today. It is at the intersection of physics, mathematics and engineering - computer science and electrical engineering. More so, the field is currently dominated more by physicists and mathematicians.

We are recruiting one PhD and one Postdoc to begin around October 2026. The successful candidates will work under the joint supervision of Marco Fanizza and Cambyse Rouzé and will join the Inria team Quriosity, located at Télécom Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris. Quriosity specializes in the theory of quantum information with currently 7 permanent members whose research spans topics such as: quantum computing, quantum cryptography, quantum simulation, quantum foundations and quantum learning.

Context  : In the recent past, it has been established beyond doubt that by leveraging the unique quantum properties of sub-atomic particles, information can yield unparalleled advantages in diverse disciplines of information processing including computing, communication, cryptography and control. In fact, protocols such as quantum key distribution accomplish tasks hitherto believed impossible. Notably, these protocols have been demonstrated in practice and research is underway to scale them up. We are shaping up towards emergence of a new age in information processing.

Context : In the recent past, it has been established beyond doubt that by leveraging the unique quantum properties of sub-atomic particles, information can yield unparalleled advantages in diverse disciplines of information processing including computing, communication, cryptography and control. In fact, protocols such as quantum key distribution accomplish tasks hitherto believed impossible. Notably, these protocols have been demonstrated in practice and research is underway to scale them up. We are shaping up towards emergence of a new age in information processing.

Opportunity: CIRTA – Quantum Computing (PhD & Postdoc) 🇨🇦

The Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards (CIRTA) are a new Tri-Agency initiative to recruit outstanding international PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to Canada.

Funding
• PhD: $40,000/year for 3 years
• Postdoc: $70,000/year for 2 years

We are inviting Expressions of Interest for potential internal nomination to CIRTA in the following research areas:
• Quantum algorithms
• Quantum learning
• Quantum complexity
• Quantum error correction

In the recent past, it has been established beyond doubt that by leveraging the unique quantum properties of sub-atomic particles, information can yield unparalleled advantages in diverse disciplines of information processing including computing, communication, cryptography and control. In fact, protocols such as quantum key distribution accomplish tasks hitherto believed impossible. Notably, these protocols have been demonstrated in practice and research is underway to scale them up. We are shaping up towards emergence of a new age in information processing.