The posting
Your tasks ##
- Conduct research in quantum information theory and quantum many-body physics, with applications to quantum simulation and quantum computing
- Develop theoretical methods for quantum simulation, learning and benchmarking, particularly for bosonic and hybrid quantum systems, with applications to quantum chemistry and molecular dynamics
- Collaborate closely with experimental quantum computing groups at PSI and theoretical partners within the project
- Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at international conferences
Your profile ##
- PhD degree in Physics or a closely related field
- Strong research background in quantum information theory, quantum many-body physics, quantum simulation or related areas
- Experience in bosonic or continuous-variable quantum information, quantum learning and benchmarking or quantum chemistry would be particularly welcome
- Motivated, collaborative and able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
- Experience in analytical or numerical research methods, including scientific programming
- Good knowledge of English
We offer ##
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.
Your employment contract is limited to 2 years, with the option of an extension for a 3rd year.
For further information, please contact Dr Andreas Elben, phone +41 56 310 41 54.
Please submit your application online by 25 November 2026 (including a CV, a list of publications, a brief statement of research interests, one or two representative publications or preprints (links are sufficient) together with a brief description of your individual contributions to each work and contact details of at least two referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index-Nr. 7201-28260).
Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland



