Post-doctoral researcher in fault-tolerant quantum computing

Context
The
COSMIQ
team at Inria Paris is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to cutting-edge research in
fault-tolerant quantum computing
. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with
Michael Vasmer
, and have the opportunity to interact with other permanent researchers, including
Anthony Leverrier
and
Jean-Pierre Tillich
. You will also engage with the vibrant
Paris quantum information ecosystem
, which boasts a high concentration of talented researchers in academia and industry. COSMIQ has ongoing projects with leading companies including Alice&Bob, Pasqal, Quandela, and Riverlane.
Inria offers a range of benefits to support your work and well-being:
Generous annual leave
(45 days)
Subsidised transport
(75% discount on annual travelcard)
Subsidised meals
on workdays
Subsidised health insurance
Free French lessons
You will receive:
A
laptop
and access to
high-performance computing
resources
A
generous travel allowance
to support conference attendance and collaborations
This is a
fixed-term position for 2 years
, with a state date of
January 1 2027
.
Assignment
Fault-tolerant quantum computation is key in the quest to build a large-scale quantum computer. Recent advances in high-rate codes like
low-density parity-check codes
have begun to reduce the resource requirements for fault-tolerant systems, but there is still much to do. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will conduct research in
quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing
, with opportunities to explore topics such as:
Construction and analysis of quantum error-correcting codes
Design and benchmarking of fault-tolerant logical gates
Development and implementation of decoding algorithms
Investigation and optimisation of logical compilation protocols
Fault-tolerant architecture design
Your work will strengthen COSMIQ’s reputation for
high-quality research in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
, shaping the future of quantum technology.
Main activities
Responsibilities
Conduct
independent and collaborative research
in fault-tolerant quantum computation
Publish in
leading journals
and present at
international conferences
Actively participate in
team activities and collaborations
Opportunities for career development
Deliver
guest lectures
for master’s programmes at partner universities
Co-supervise
master's and PhD
students
Organise
conferences and workshops
Assist with
grant applications
Skills
Essential
PhD in quantum information science or a related field
Research experience in quantum error correction
Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences
Presentations at international conferences
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Desirable
Experience with international research collaborations
Understanding of homological algebra
Programming experience