Context And Mission

The BSC Quantic team aims to develop and apply advanced analytical and numerical methods to investigate quantum field theories and strongly correlated quantum many-body systems. In this project, particular emphasis will be placed on Hamiltonian formulations of lattice field theories, their quantum simulation, and the characterization of their complexity and quantum-information properties. The research will address fundamental questions related to continuum limits, phase structure, real-time dynamics, entanglement, non-Gaussianity, and ergodicity, while exploring alternative lattice formulations that may enable more efficient classical and quantum simulations.

Key Duties

- Numerical and analytical investigation of quantum field theories and strongly correlated quantum many-body systems.
- Development and application of numerical methods for the classical and quantum simulation of lattice field theories.
- Investigation of quantum complexity, entanglement, non-Gaussianity, ergodicity, and related quantum-information properties of quantum field theories.
- Contribution to ongoing research on alternative Hamiltonian formulations of lattice gauge theories, including orbifold lattice approaches, continuum limits, phase structure, and real-time dynamics.
- Analysis of numerical and analytical results and preparation of scientific publications.
- Presentation of research results at international conferences and workshops.

Requirements

- Education
- Master's degree in Physics, Theoretical Physics, Mathematical Physics, or a closely related discipline.

- Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience

- Strong background in quantum mechanics and quantum field theory at graduate level.
- Good knowledge of analytical methods in theoretical physics.




- Experience with numerical methods and scientific programming, preferably in Julia, Python, or comparable scientific programming environments.

- Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience

- Knowledge of lattice field theory, quantum many-body physics, statistical mechanics, or quantum information will be considered an advantage.
- Experience with numerical techniques such as tensor networks, exact diagonalization, Monte Carlo methods, or related computational approaches will be a plus.
- Familiarity with high-performance computing environments will be a plus.
- Previous research experience demonstrated by a Master's thesis, publications, preprints, conference contributions, or research reports will be positively considered.
- Good communication skills and a good command of written and spoken English.

- Competences

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on analytical and computational problems.
- Pro-active, rigorous, and result-oriented work attitude.
- Capacity to interact effectively and build strong scientific collaborations within an international research team.

Conditions

- The position will be located at BSC within the CASE Department
- We offer a full-time contract (35h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, versátil working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
- Duration: predoctoral contract
- Holidays: 22 days of holidays + 6 personal days + 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
- Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
- Starting date: 16/11/2025

📌 PhD Student in Quantum algorithms (Barcelona)
🏢 Barcelona Supercomputing Center
📍 Barcelona