Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing

Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing to join our multidisciplinary Scientific and Quantum Computing (SciQC) team.

Based in Trieste, Italy, Elettra is an international synchrotron and free-electron laser facility at the forefront of advanced scientific research and technology.

What you’ll work on

• Quantum algorithms and methods
• Performance evaluation on real quantum hardware and HPC simulations
• Scientific computing for large-scale experimental data
• Cross‑disciplinary research bridging quantum computing and synchrotron science

The position is part of QUASAR FVG project (FSC - 44620/25 GRFVG, CUP: D93C ), aiming to advance scalable quantum computing platforms, particularly in the context of neutral‑atom technologies.

Why join us

• Work at the interface of quantum computing, AI, and scientific computing
• Access to cutting‑edge research infrastructure (synchrotron & FEL)
• Collaborate within a strong regional and international ecosystem
• Contribute to next‑generation computational methods for science

Profile

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, with experience in:
• Quantum computing (algorithms, frameworks such as Qiskit or similar)
• Computational methods & data analysis
• Scientific software development in Linux environments

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