Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing
Pubblicato il 02-10-2026 - Quantum Flagship in Trieste
Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing
We are looking for aPostdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computingto join our multidisciplinaryScientific 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 ofQUASAR FVG project(FSC - 44620/25 GRFVG, CUP: D93C25001400001), aiming to advance scalable quantum computing platforms, particularly in the context of neutral‑atom technologies.
Why join us
- Work at the interface ofquantum 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