• Numerical simulation of error-correcting codes suitable for photonic measurement-based quantum computation;
• Characterisation of photonic indistinguishability, coherence, and other resources for photonic quantum computation;
• Development of device validation techniques, including classical simulation and modelling;
• Devising proof-of-concept experiments using reconfigurable interferometers for hybrid quantum computation, quantum machine learning, and other suitable information-processing tasks.

• Ph D degree in Physics, Physical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other related field.

• Knowledge of quantum computational models (e.g., circuit model, measurement-based quantum computation, variation quantum algorithms);
• Research experience with linear and/or nonlinear optics, or other physical platforms for quantum computation, will be valued;
• Experience with quantum error correction and error mitigation, will be valued;
• Experience with programming, knowledge of quantum simulation techniques, will be valued.

• “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
• Problem Solving ability;
• Customer orientation;
• Ability to work independently and as team player;
• Good communication skills.

• Competitive salary;
• Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
• Private health insurance;
• Family allowances (according to family situation);
• Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
• Support for education fees of dependent children;
• Relocation support;
• 30 working days of annual leave.

• The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button;
• The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;
• The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.

How the Selection Process works

A. Applications eligibility check