Inria, the French national research institute for the digital sciences
Organisation/Company: Inria, the French national research institute for the digital sciences
Research Field: Computer science
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country: France
Application Deadline: 29 Jun 2025 - 22:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 38.5
Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020
Reference Number: 2024-07856
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description The research project will explore quantum protocols based on the concept of quantum nonlocality and quantum networks (see arXiv:2104.10700). A non-exhaustive list of potential projects is:
Methods for characterizing quantum correlations beyond the Bell scenario: Mathematical foundation of these methods (C* algebras, noncommutative polynomial optimization): see e.g. arXiv:2210.09065, arXiv:2212.11299, arXiv:2301.12513
Improve/find new algorithms for characterizing these correlations
Numerical development of these algorithms, see e.g. arXiv:2211.04483
Understanding the foundational implications of quantum correlations in networks, see e.g. arXiv:2101.10873 and arXiv:2105.09381
Develop the applications of network nonlocality to certification protocols, such as Randomness generation: arXiv:2209.09921
Self testing of measurements and states: arXiv:1807.04956, arXiv:2201.05032
Adapt existing protocols for their experimental implementation
Develop practical benchmarks of the concept of 'Genuine Multipartite Nonlocality' introduced in arXiv:2105.09381
Develop SDP relaxations for condensed matter problems, see e.g. arXiv:2212.03014, arXiv:2310.05844, arXiv:2311.18707, arXiv:2311.18706
Explore the limits of quantum distributed computing, see e.g. arXiv:1810.10838, arXiv:0903.113
Any other suggested research project in quantum information theory can be discussed (both from the physics, the computer science or the mathematical viewpoint).
It will be achieved by collaborating with Marc-Olivier Renou, other members of the group (Xiangling Xu, Lucas Tendick, Isadora Veeren, and also Titouan Carette and Filippo Vicentini), as well as the consortium members:
Mariami Gachechiladze (TU Darmstadt, Germany) and David Gross (Cologne)
Victor Magron (LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse, France)
Igor Klep (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Long stays in the groups of the consortium members will be encouraged.
The applicant should hold a PhD degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field and have an excellent track record of publications in quantum information theory. Familiarity with Bell nonlocality, operator algebras, SDP relaxations of polynomial optimization problems, quantum correlation protocols, experimental physics and/or synchronous distributed computing is a plus.
Languages:
FRENCH: Basic
ENGLISH: Good
Additional Information Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
Possibility of teleworking and flexible organization of working hours
Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
Social, cultural and sports events and activities
Defence Security:
This position is likely to be situated in a restricted area (ZRR), as defined in Decree No. 2011-1425 relating to the protection of national scientific and technical potential (PPST). Authorisation to enter an area is granted by the director of the unit, following a favourable Ministerial decision, as defined in the decree of 3 July 2012 relating to the PPST. An unfavourable Ministerial decision in respect of a position situated in a ZRR would result in the cancellation of the appointment.
Recruitment Policy:
As part of its diversity policy, all Inria positions are accessible to people with disabilities.
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