We are looking for a Post-doctoral Researcher to work in the International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies (ICTQT) hosted by the University of Gdańsk. The position is offered in the Physics of Quantum Devices Group led by Paweł Horodecki.

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 devices, quantum thermodynamics, quantum batteries, quantum information.

Key responsibilities include:
1. Actively conducting scientific research.
2. Presentation and discussion of ideas and results with a diverse audience at ICTQT and at external events.
3. Participation in seminars, group meetings, and other activities of scientific exchange.

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.

About the Physics of Quantum Devices Research Group (PQD) led by Paweł Horodecki
The group’s objectives are: analysis of physical implementations of quantum devices, understanding their dynamics, and optimizing their performance. This includes research on quantum thermal machines, quantum batteries, quantum gates. The group’s tasks include: designing scenarios for efficient charging quantum batteries, new schemes for cooling via microscopic fridges, optimizing pulses for quantum gates to reduce decoherence. Also design and optimization of quantum heat engines and other thermal machines.
A person employed in the post-doc position will carry out research tasks related to the presented research topic. This includes possible scientific collaboration on the subject of quantum devices with local specialists on open quantum systems and members other ICTQT groups.

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Application deadline: March 21st, 2025 CET (inclusively).