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 is offered at 25% of full-time employment.

The duties of the scientific and technical staff member will include theoretical research in quantum thermodynamics, particularly on thermal operations, coherence transport, and the thermalization and equilibration of small quantum systems. The work will also involve developing models of thermodynamic processes suitable for experimental implementation.

Moreover, the task of the scientific and technical staff member will be to actively participate in the research activities of the group, including conducting analyses, interpreting obtained research results, operating specialized equipment, preparing reports, closely collaborating with the scientific and administrative team, and providing technical support to the research group.

The positions 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.

Key responsibilities include:
1. Active participation in the research activities of the group.
2. Presentation and discussion of ideas and results with a diverse audience at ICTQT and at external events.
3. Organizing and participation in seminars, group meetings, conferences, and other activities of scientific exchange.
4. Close collaboration with the scientific and administrative team regarding the needs of the research group.
5. Operation of specialized equipment for research purposes.

Keywords: quantum technologies, quantum thermodynamics, thermal operations, thermalization, quantum equilibration, quantum coherence, coherence transport, resource theory, small quantum systems, quantum information theory, quantum dynamics, thermal processes.

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 focuses 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 are addressing the needs of the maritime sector, including off-shore wind farms. We collaborate with our strategic 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: September 4th, 2026 CET (inclusively).

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