Research Assistant - Development of quantum.circuits for nanophotonics applications (Open)

The selected candidate will carry out original research and will be responsible for:

• Developing theoretical frameworks to describe the interaction of quantum emitters with nanoresonators.
• Developing quantum circuits to address the collective decay of several.emitters in nanocavities. 
• Execution of noisy-intermediate scale quantum (NISQ) computing algorithms in a 100+ qubits quantum computer.
• Implementation of error mitigation techniques in quantum computing to extract physical results from the execution of quantum.circuits. 
• Writing a thesis report about the results obtained.

• Degree in Physics or Engineering with a demonstrated track record in cavity-quantum electrodynamics calculations.
• Expertise in the development of quantum circuits.
• Intense knowledge of Qskit software.
• Expertise in the development and usage of quantum error mitigation techniques.

• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: 2026/11/28

We provide a highly stimulating research environment, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The project will be developed by the Theory of Nanophotonics group, led by Javier Aizpurua and Ruben Esteban.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and a brief statement of interest to the following application email below. 

Reference letters are welcome but not indispensable.

The reference of the specific opening to which the candidate is applying should be stated in the subject line, and the application must be received before the application deadline.

Although candidates are welcome to contact the project supervisors to know further details about the proposed research activity, please be aware that the application will be evaluated only if it is submitted directly to the email address listed below as application email.

• Reference: 2026/52
• Application deadline: 2026/11/18
• Application email: jobs.research@dipc.org

Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated by a Committee designed by the DIPC board on the basis of the following criteria:

• CV of the candidate (60%)
• Adequacy of the candidate’s scientific background to the project (20%)
• Reference letters (10%)
• Other: Diversity in gender, race, nationality, etc. (10%)

Evaluation results will be communicated to the candidates soon after. Positions will only be filled if qualified candidates are found.

The DIPC may revoke its decision if the candidate fails to join by the appointed time, in which case the position will be awarded to the candidate with the next highest score, provided it is above 50 (out of 100).

However, the selected candidate may keep the position if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, the candidate duly justifies the reasons why he or she cannot join before the specified deadline, and as long as the project allows it.

Funded by the BasQ programme on behalf of the Department of Science, Universities and Innovation of the Basque Government.