Post-Doctoral Research Visit F/M Post-doctoral researcher in fault-tolerant quantum computing

The COSMIQ team at Inria Paris is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to cutting-edge research in fault-tolerant quantum computing. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with Michael Vasmer, and have the opportunity to interact with other permanent researchers, including Anthony Leverrier and Jean-Pierre Tillich. You will also engage with the vibrant Paris quantum information ecosystem, which boasts a high concentration of talented researchers in academia and industry. COSMIQ has ongoing projects with leading companies including Alice&Bob, Pasqal, Quandela, and Riverlane.

Applications must include: CV, research statement (2 pages), cover letter, and 2+ reference letters (or referee contacts).

Salary: €40k–€52k per year (gross, commensurate with experience), plus benefits

Inria offers a range of benefits to support your work and well-being:

• Generous annual leave (45 days)
• Subsidised transport (75% discount on annual travelcard)
• Subsidised meals on workdays
• Subsidised health insurance
• Discounts on cultural activities (Louvre, Orsay, cinema tickets, and more)
• Free French lessons

You will receive:

• A laptop and access to high-performance computing resources
• A generous travel allowance to support conference attendance and collaborations

This is a fixed-term position for 2-3 years, with a target start date in autumn 2026. 

We encourage applicants to submit their application by May 15 to receive full consideration.

Fault-tolerant quantum computation is key in the quest to build a large-scale quantum computer. Recent advances in high-rate codes like low-density parity-check codes have begun to reduce the resource requirements for fault-tolerant systems, but there is still much to do. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will conduct research in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing, with opportunities to explore topics such as:

• Construction and analysis of quantum error-correcting codes
• Design and benchmarking of fault-tolerant logical gates
• Development and implementation of decoding algorithms
• Investigation and optimisation of logical compilation protocols
• Fault-tolerant architecture design

Your work will strengthen COSMIQ’s reputation for high-quality research in quantum error correction and fault tolerance, shaping the future of quantum technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in fault-tolerant quantum computation
• Publish in leading journals and present at international conferences
• Actively participate in team activities and collaborations

Opportunities for career development

• Deliver guest lectures for master’s programmes at partner universities
• Co-supervise master's and PhD students
• Organise conferences and workshops
• Assist with grant applications

Essential

• PhD in quantum information science or a related field
• Research experience in quantum error correction
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences
• Presentations at international conferences
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Desirable

• Experience with international research collaborations
• Understanding of homological algebra
• Programming experience

• Subsidized meals
• Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
• Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
• Possibility of teleworking and flexible organization of working hours
• Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
• Social, cultural and sports events and activities
• Access to vocational training
• Social security coverage