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2 Postdoctoral Positions at IFISC on Neuromorphic-inspired quantum networks and dynamics of Complex Quantum Systems

Destination: Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems IFISC (UIB-CSIC)
Deadline: 01/09/2025

The Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems (IFISC) invites applications for two postdoctoral research positions (22 and 17 months, to start in November 2025) in the field of quantum technologies and complex systems. These positions are funded by the EU Quantera project QNET, and the national (consolidation) project QUANTCOM .

We are seeking motivated and talented candidates to join our research efforts in the following areas:
-Neuromorphic-inspired quantum networks: Quantum reservoir computing and associative memories.
-Dynamics of out-of-equilibrium many-body quantum systems
The selected postdocs will be involved in theoretical and/or numerical modeling of complex quantum systems inspired by neuromorphic computing principles, with applications to quantum information processing, learning, and memory.
Interested candidates should send by 1/9/2025 the following documents to Roberta Zambrini [email protected] and Gian Luca Giorgi [email protected]

PhD position in Ultracold Atoms

Destination: University of Murcia
Deadline: 17/10/2025

The group of Manuel Valiente is currently accepting PhD applications in the areas of ultracold atomic systems, condensed matter theory, and non-perturbative approaches to many-body physics, within the framework of the University of Murcia’s internal PhD fellowship program («Plan Propio» See https://www.um.es/web/investigacion/contenido/seminarios/predoc-umu-2025

). Our research focuses on the theory of strongly interacting quantum systems, using a combination of analytical techniques and computational methods. Candidates with backgrounds and interest in quantum mechanics, statistical physics, or related areas are encouraged to apply.
Located in southeastern Spain, Murcia is a dynamic and well-connected city with a population of over 400,000. It offers high-speed train connections to Madrid, Barcelona, and other major cities, as well as direct international flights from the nearby Alicante airport. The city also boasts a lower cost of living compared to most large urban centers in Spain, along with a mild Mediterranean climate year-round.
The University of Murcia supports a vibrant research environment with a strong commitment to fundamental science. Our group maintains active international collaborations, particularly across Europe.
We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in physics. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive research community.
Interested candidates are welcome to get in touch for further details about the research projects and the application process.

Superconducting qubits as sensors of fundamental physics

Destination: IFAE
Deadline: 31/12/2025

Superconducting qubits are the leading candidate platform on which to build quantum

processors owing to a continuous development of many fronts of the technology: enhanced
material quality, noise source mitigation, advanced quantum circuit designs, novel cryogenic
technology, etc. The current advanced state of superconducting qubits permits envisioning
them towards applications beyond quantum computing. An important direction of application is quantum sensing, given the high sensitivity of qubit devices to environmental fluctuations. In particular, superconducting qubits are the best existing single microwave photon detectors. This permits using qubits to detect signals in the form of individual microwave photons appearing from interactions through fundamental physics effects, such as dark matter axions [1], but also graviational waves.

In this project, a first generation of dark matter axion detectors based on superconducting
qubits will be built. The challenge in achieving a highly efficient detector is the combination of cavity QED physics with qubits to detect photons and the resilience of qubits under strong magnetic fields, which are necessary to achieve the axio-to-photon conversion. The project will focus on the characterization of the detector specifications, particularly the study of the baseline of dark count events and their relation with ionizing radiation impacts on the chip [2].

The PhD thesis will be framed in the context of the RADES collaboration, through the QRADES Quantera project funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, and by the EU project SUPREME. The project is expected to begin in Q1 2026. Interested candidates may submit an application with a CV including transcript of university records (both undergraduate and master degrees), a letter of motivation (1 page) and at least 2 letters of recommendation.

More information on this position and the QCT group can be found here: https://qct.ifae.es/

[1] A. Dixit et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 126, 141302 (2021)
[2] E. Bertoldo et al., New J. Phys. 27, 023014 (2025)

PhD position in Optomechanical Machine Learning – ICMM-CSIC Madrid

Destination: ICMM-CSIC
Deadline: 30/09/2025

The research focuses on controlling nonlinear dynamics in optomechanical reservoirs using machine learning for neuromorphic computing. Maybe you know any candidate who’s looking for a PhD?

Key Details:

· What: Control nonlinear dynamics in optomechanical systems using ML

· Where: ICMM-CSIC Madrid (Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence)

· When: Start Late 2025/Early 2026, applications due early September

· Supervision: Dr. Xi Chen (quantum control & ML) and Dr. P. David García (experimental optomechanics)

· Conditions: 4-year fully funded contract, ~1,515-2,029 €/month + 6,860 € research budget

· Requirements: Master’s in Physics/Photonics/Engineering, EU citizenship/Spanish residence

PhDs and Postdoctoral researchers in quantum communication

Destination: Vigo Quantum Communication Centre, Universidad de Vigo
Deadline: 31/12/2025

The Vigo Quantum Communication Centre (https://vqcc.uvigo.es/) at the University of Vigo is seeking doctoral students to conduct research in quantum communication. We welcome both theoretical and experimental researchers. One candidate could participate in a project recently funded by the Ministry, for which an FPI grant is available. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Professor Marcos Curty.

Becas de Introducción a la Investigación JAE Intro ICU en QUINFOG

Destination: QUINFOG – Instituto de Física Fundamental-CSIC
Deadline: 01/09/2026

Nuestro grupo ofrece cuatro becas de introducción a la investigación para estudiantes universitarios en la próxima convocatoria JAE Intro ICU.

– Plazo de solicitud abierto del 1 al 30 de septiembre 2025.

– 3 meses de duración, fechas a concretar con los investigadores durante 2026.

– 20 horas semanales, 600 €/mes.

– Dirigidas a estudiantes universitarios (grado o máster en Ciencias o Ingeniería Física).

– Cuatro becas en el campo de las tecnologías cuánticas en nuestro grupo:

* Tecnologías Cuánticas Fotónicas para la Integración Óptico-THz (IFF03), Carlos Sánchez Muñoz [email protected]
* Sensores cuánticos topológicos (IFF-04), Diego Porras Torre, [email protected]
* Quantum Simulation with Digitized Superconducting Computers (IFF-05), Alan Costa Dos Santos, [email protected]
* Simuladores cuánticos programables (IFF-06), Alejandro González Tudela, [email protected]

Toda la información y documentación de la convocatoria se encuentra disponible en:

https://sede.csic.gob.es/tramites/programa-jae/convocatoria-jae-intro-icu-2025

que incluye los Planes de Formación de las ofertas e instrucciones para la solicitud. No dudéis en contactar a los supervisores para más información sobre cada proyecto ofertado, o [email protected] sobre el proceso de solicitud.