Open positions


Contact Yassine Hamoudi if you are interested in applying for one of the next positions.

Faculty positions

Tenure-Track Professorship: The University of Bordeaux is opening a “Chaire de professeur junior” in Quantum Information in 2025. The position includes a dedicated research grant (approx. 350k€) and a reduced teaching load. The selected candidate will be eligible for promotion to Full Professor after four years.

▶︎ Tenure-Track applications (Deadline: TBA)

Full-time Researcher: Each year, the CNRS (public research agency) conducts a nationwide competition to recruit permanent researchers. Applicants should seek the support of the research teams they wish to join. Contact us before November or December if you are considering applying for the following year and are interested in joining our group.

▶︎ CNRS applications (Deadline: January 8, 2025)

Visiting Scholars: The University of Bordeaux provides funding for visiting scholars through an annual call for applications. Positions are awarded for periods ranging from 1 to 10 months. Visiting scholars are employed by the University of Bordeaux and receive a net monthly salary of approx. €3,800. Applicants must hold a position of professor or assistant professor at their home institution and are expected to engage in both research and teaching activities at the University of Bordeaux during their stay.

▶︎ Visiting Scholar applications (Deadline: February 2, 2025)

Research Engineer

We are recruiting a research engineer (“ingénieur de recherche”) to contribute to research activities in the field of hybrid high-performance – quantum computing as part of the “Maisons du Quantique” project. The position is available for a maximum duration of three years, with a start date no later than mid-2025. The monthly gross salary ranges from €3,300 to €3,500.

▶︎ Research Engineer applications (Rolling deadline)

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PhD and Postdoc positions

We seek candidates that are interested in research on quantum information, quantum algorithms and complexity. Candidates can have training or experience in at least one of the following areas: quantum information and computation, algorithmic theory, complexity theory.

Applicants should include the following information in their initial email: a CV, a transcript of records (for student applicants) or list of publications (for postdoc applicants), and the names and email addresses of one or two referees. Postdoc applicants are also strongly encouraged to submit a research statement.

PhD positions are granted for 36 months with a net income of about €1,700 (+ optional €150/month with teaching service). Postdocs positions are usually granted for 24 months, with a net income ranging between €2,100 and €2,500 depending on the candidate experience. The positions include French social security coverage and employee benefits (health insurance, public transport expenses, paid leave, etc.). We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and promote a friendly, safe, and supportive team environment.

▶︎ Postdoc applications (Deadline: January 15, 2025)

A postdoctoral position is available in the Quantum Information and Computation group at the CS department of the University of Bordeaux (France). Applications should be submitted by January 15 for full consideration.

We are seeking candidates with an interest in research on quantum information, quantum algorithms, and complexity theory. Specific topics they can expect to work on include:

  • Quantum Algorithms and Computational Speedups (optimization and Monte Carlo methods, combinatorial algorithms, distributed algorithms, quantum walks, quantum simulation)
  • Information and Complexity Theory (query complexity, limitations of near-term quantum computers, simulation of quantum circuits, quantum graphs)
  • Quantum Computing and Fundamental Physics (simulation of fermionic systems, quantum field theory, holographic complexity)

Candidates should have training or experience in at least one of the following areas: quantum information and computation, algorithmic theory, or complexity theory.

The recruited candidate is expected to start in Fall 2025 (or earlier). The position is for a duration of 24 months, with a net income ranging between €2,100 and €2,500, depending on the candidate’s experience. The position includes French social security coverage and employee benefits (health insurance, public transport expenses, paid leave, etc.). We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and promote a friendly, safe, and supportive team environment.

Interested applicants should contact Yassine Hamoudi with the following materials: a CV (including a list of publications), a brief cover letter or research statement, and the names and email addresses of one or two referees.

Undergraduate and Master internships

We can offer internships for undergraduate or master students who contact us well in advance. Candidates should have a strong background in mathematics or computer science, along with some basic knowledge of quantum information. The internships are on-site at the University of Bordeaux (France). Interns may sometimes receive a stipend or financial assistance to help cover accommodation and travel expenses.

Applicants should include the following information in their initial email: the preferred internship period, a CV, a transcript of records, and the names and email addresses of one or two referees.