Research Assistant - Development of Quantum Circuits for Nanophotonics Applications

The selected candidate will carry out original research and will be responsible for:

• Developing theoretical frameworks to describe the interaction of quantum emitters with nanoresonators.
• Developing quantum circuits to address the collective decay of several.emitters in nanocavities.
• Execution of noisy-intermediate scale quantum (NISQ) computing algorithms in a 100+ qubits quantum computer.
• Implementation of error mitigation techniques in quantum computing to extract physical results from the execution of quantum.circuits.
• Writing a thesis report about the results obtained.

• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: 2026/11/28

We provide a highly stimulating research environment, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Research Assistant - Development of quantum.circuits for nanophotonics applications (Open)

Position category: Research Assistant

Reference: 2026/52

Duration: 6 months

Application deadline: 2026/11/18

We are currently accepting applications for the above mentioned position. This is a unique opportunity for highly motivated students recently graduated from the University in Physics or related fields to gain research experience in one of DIPC's high-profile research teams.

• Degree in Physics or Engineering with a demonstrated track record in cavity-quantum electrodynamics calculations.
• Expertise in the development of quantum circuits.
• Intense knowledge of Qskit software.
• Expertise in the development and usage of quantum error mitigation techniques.

DIPC is a research center whose mission is to perform and catalyze cutting-edge research in physics and related disciplines, as well as to convey scientific culture to society. Located in Donostia / San Sebastian (Basque Country, Spain), DIPC was born from a strategic alliance of both public institutions and private companies. Since 2008 DIPC is a 'Basque Excellence Research Center' (BERC) recognized by the Basque Government's Department of Education. In 2019, DIPC was also recognized as a "Severo Ochoa" Excellence Center by the Spanish Research Agency.

Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated by a Committee designed by the DIPC board on the basis of the following criteria:

• CV of the candidate (60%)
• Adequacy of the candidate's scientific background to the project (20%)
• Reference letters (10%)
• Other: Diversity in gender, race, nationality, etc. (10%)

Evaluation results will be communicated to the candidates soon after. Positions will only be filled if qualified candidates are found.

The DIPC may revoke its decision if the candidate fails to join by the appointed time, in which case the position will be awarded to the candidate with the next highest score, provided it is above 50 (out of 100).

However, the selected candidate may keep the position if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, the candidate duly justifies the reasons why he or she cannot join before the specified deadline, and as long as the project allows it.

Funded by the BasQ programme on behalf of the Department of Science, Universities and Innovation of the Basque Government.

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