Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing
Pubblicato il 04-10-2026 - Scienza / Ricerca / Sviluppo in Trieste
Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing to join our multidisciplinary Scientific 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 of QUASAR 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 of quantum 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