What

We offer two postdoctoral research positions in quantum information theory. Depending on seniority, the hire can be at the level of staff scientist. Potential research topics include the following:

• Quantum communications and quantum networking theory.
• Quantum cryptography.
• Quantum error correction, in particular in connection with modular quantum computation.

The compensation is in accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations and depends on the time since graduation.

Benefits:

• Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
• Annual paid leave and summer holidays
• Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
• Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
• Worker’s accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)

Where

You will join the Networked Quantum Devices research unit led by David Elkouss at OIST, part of a vibrant quantum information ecosystem (list of research units).

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) is a graduate university in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking beautiful shoreline and coral reefs (OIST campus video tour). English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented.

OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff. The University strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Who

You have an excellent track record and have already graduated or will soon graduate from a doctoral program in theoretical computer science, mathematics, or physics.

How

To apply please send the following documents via email to (david.elkouss at oist dot jp):

• CV
• Cover letter including your research plan
• The contact details of two referees

When

Please submit your application before December the 20th 2024.