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Announcements of graduate/PhD/postdoctoral fellowships and other contracts related to quantum thermodynamics.

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Opening postdoctoral fellow position University of Geneva
May 1, 2026 - Sept. 1, 2026 , University of Geneva - Haack group

We are opening a 3-years postodoctoral fellow position at the University of Geneva, in the group of Géraldine Haack, on nonequilibrium quantum systems, at the interplay betwee quantum thermodynamics, mesoscopic physics and quantum information theory. Starting period: 01.05.2026 -> 01.10.2026 For the application, please provide your CV, a publication list and two reference letters by direct supervisors or close colleagues, to be sent directly to geraldine.haack@unige.ch.
https://www.unige.ch/gap/qic/theory/team/geraldine-haack

Postdoc position in Quantum Thermodynamics at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics
March 19, 2026 - June 6, 2026 , Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University, Japan

We invite applications for a 2.5-year postdoctoral position associated with the project 'Elucidating Universal Constraints on Speed, Accuracy, and Cost Rooted in Complexity'. The successful candidate will work with Tan Van Vu at the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics. The project explores fundamental questions at the interface of quantum thermodynamics, quantum information theory, and quantum many-body physics. For enquiries, please contact: tan.vu@yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp
https://www.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/news/n451?lang=en-GB

Two Postdoc positions to work on Open Quantum-Classical Dynamics
Feb. 25, 2026 - March 29, 2026 , University of St. Andrews and University of Exeter

The successful applicants will work on developing techniques for modelling open quantum systems that are strongly interacting with their environment. The focus will be on making calculations more efficient by introducing an element of classicality into quantum models, or vice versa, upgrade classical models with a minimal quantum top-up. Position references: St. Andrews (AR3241) Exeter (Q13294) Applications to both positions are very much encouraged. Deadline: 27 March 2026.
https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/5947/0/463324/889/research-fellow-in-theoretical-physics-ar3241

Postdoc and PhD position to work with Cyril Elouard
Feb. 25, 2026 - Aug. 31, 2026 , Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France

We are opening a Postdoc and a PhD position at the University of Lorraine (Nancy, France) to work on the Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics of Many-Body Quantum Systems. More details at: https://lpct.cnrs.fr/postdoctoral-position-theory-nonequilibrium-thermodynamics-of-many-body-quantum-systems/ https://lpct.cnrs.fr/phd-position-nonequilibrium-thermodynamics-of-many-body-quantum-systems/ To apply, please provide your CV and arrange for one or two reference letters to cyril.elouard@univ-lorraine.fr
https://qthermo.wordpress.com/

Postdoc position
Jan. 21, 2026 - Feb. 21, 2026 , Singapore University of Technology and Design & Centre for Quantum Technologies

The group of Dario Poletti has an opening for Research Fellow for 2 years (with potential for extension). The main research direction is many-body quantum systems out of equilibrium, with applications in quantum thermodynamics. Particular emphasis will be given to numerical simulations, e.g. tensor networks and/or neural quantum states, and potential collaboration with experimental groups. Send CV and research statement to dario_poletti@sutd.edu.sg
https://www.cqt.sg/people/dario-poletti/

MSCA doctoral program in UAB, including two PhD positions in quantum thermodynamics
Jan. 1, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2026 , Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Spain

25 PhD positions in energy technologies, advanced materials, and climate solutions are available at UAB under excellent conditions. The program includes two positions in quantum thermodynamics—“Energetics of Information: From Timekeeping to Computing” and “Quantum Thermodynamics in Atomic Quantum Simulators”—as well as many more positions in quantum-related topics. All details can be found at: https://webs.uab.cat/phynest/
https://webs.uab.cat/phynest/

Postdoc positions at Quantum Information group at CTP PAS, Warsaw, Supervisor: P. Lipka-Bartosik
Dec. 15, 2025 - Jan. 31, 2026 , Center for Theoretical Physics, Warsaw

We are looking for a Postdoc in a project “Thermodynamics of Information Processing: From Theory to Applications”. The project is focused on information thermodynamics, an area bridging information theory, stochastic thermodynamics, and quantum physics. Research topics may include thermodynamic computing, quantum effects in information processing, and the optimisation of thermodynamic protocols. For details and enquiries, please contact: lbartosik@cft.edu.pl
https://www.cft.edu.pl/en/aktualnosci/we-are-seeking-candidates-for-the-position-of-postdoctoral-researcher-adjunct-assistant-professor-in-the-project-led-by-dr-patryka-lipki-bartosika-plb-27-2025/

PhD position, Quantum Information Group at CTP PAS (Warsaw), Supervisor: P. Lipka-Bartosik
Dec. 15, 2025 - Jan. 6, 2026 , Center for Theoretical Physics, Warsaw

PhD position in a research project "Thermodynamics of Information Processing: From Theory to Applications". We are looking for a PhD candidate to join an interdisciplinary research programme bridging information theory, stochastic thermodynamics, and quantum physics. Potential research topics include thermodynamic computing, quantum effects in information processing, and the optimisation of thermodynamic protocols. For more details please write to: lbartosik@cft.edu.pl.
https://www.cft.edu.pl/en/aktualnosci/we-are-looking-for-candidates-for-phd-scholarship-position-in-dr-inz-patryk-lipka-bartosiks-project-plb-33-2025/

Master internship, Many-Body system thermodynamics, Supervisor: Cyril Elouard
Sept. 22, 2025 - Nov. 1, 2025 , Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France

Recent progress in quantum thermodynamics allows to analyze work and heat exchanges between quantum systems. However, applying those definitions require to keep track of the full state of the systems, which is intractable for large quantum systems. The intern will join the effort of the group to build a formalism for nonequilibrium quantum thermodynamics involving only a few macroscopic observables, relevant for numerical or experimental analysis of many-body systems.
https://lpct.cnrs.fr/master-2-internship-many-body-nonequilibrium-quantum-thermodynamics/

PhD and Postdoc positions, Open Quantum Systems and Quantum Thermodynamics, D. Gelbwaser-Klimovsky
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 , Technion, Haifa

PhD and Postdoc position available at the Gelbwaser-Klimovsky research group at Technion, Haifa. The group's research interests include theoretical research in the fields of quantum thermodynamics, Casimir forces, thermodynamic anomalies, open quantum systems, and related areas. Possible topics include: violation of detailed balance, Casimir Thermodynamics, Mpemba effect, turnover and strong coupling, quantum supremacy. To apply, send an email to dgelbi@technion.ac.il with your CV.
https://www.dgklab.com/