We are looking for a scientific and technical staff member to work in the International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies (ICTQT) hosted by the University of Gdańsk.
The position involves maintaining and developing the computing cluster infrastructure, supporting research activities, and advising on specialized hardware, software, and ICT solutions. The role also includes active participation in research projects and scientific exchange at ICTQT and beyond.

The position has been created as part of the FENG project No. FENG.02.01-IP.05-0006/23 "International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies 2.0: R&D Industrial and Experimental Phase”. The project is implemented under the International Research Agenda program financed by the European Funds for a Smart Economy 2021-2027 (FENG), Priority FENG.02 Innovation-friendly environment, Measure FENG.02.01 International Research Agendas.

Keywords: theory of quantum technologies, quantum information, quantum information processing, quantum cybersecurity, quantum devices, quantum thermodynamics, quantum algorithms, higher-order quantum computing, symmetries and representation theory

Key responsibilities include:

1. Implementation, development, and maintenance of the computing cluster infrastructure, in particular administration of the server environment (based on Linux OS), as well as care for and maintenance of up-to-date system documentation.
2. Preparation of technical descriptions and providing advice on the selection of specialized hardware, software, ICT services, and accessories necessary for conducting R&D work carried out within the project.
3. Supporting technological analyses in the search for practical applications of quantum technologies developed at ICTQT.
4. Active participation in the implementation of the unit’s research work.
5. Presentation and discussion of ideas and results with a diverse audience at ICTQT and at external events.
6. Participation in seminars, group meetings, and other activities of scientific exchange.
7. Close collaboration with the scientific and administrative team regarding the needs of the unit.

About the FENG project
The increasing number of interconnected devices has made secure information transfer and collection essential. However, communication networks are vulnerable to attacks, and cryptographic codes can become breakable with advances in computer algorithms. Quantum technologies offer solutions to such problems, enabling processes that are impossible with standard methods. However, even though few examples of quantum technologies have passed beyond the proof of concept stage, there are still factors which hinder their application potential. The run-of-the-mill development strategy is to keep the core methods behind quantum technologies as they are and focus on incremental improvements of various components. In our opinion, what quantum technologies need rapid progress, to reach the expected high socioeconomic impact, are qualitative breakthroughs and the introduction of new core methodologies. Thus, our emblematic technological goals relevant for both the research agenda of the project No. FENG.02.01-IP.05-0006/23 and the scientific mission of ICTQT, are to develop new out-of-the-box disruptive methods for quantum technologies, as well as new applications of quantum methods, both aimed at broader and faster commercialization. Our research will focus on developing quantum devices and patentable intellectual property, such as quantum random number generators, quantum communication links, improved sensing and metrology or quantum software. We shall address the needs of the maritime sector, including off-shore wind farms. We shall collaborate with the official partner, IQOQI-Vienna, groups majoring in experiments in Warsaw, Stockholm, Munich and Concepción, and with industrial partners, including SeQure Quantum.

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Application deadline: October 20th, 2025 CET (inclusively).