Doctoral Candidate (PhD) Position in Quantum Networks

About the position

Doctoral Candidate (PhD) Position in Quantum Networks

QuTech, the research center of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is hiring for a Doctoral Candidate (PhD) position in partnership with the Questing Doctoral Network.

The Doctoral Network’s aim is to address the major skills shortage in quantum technology by training researchers who will help build the future of secure and efficient communication networks: the Quantum Internet.

PhD Position Topic: Enhancing Entanglement Quality in Quantum Networks

We welcome applications for this Doctoral position whose goal is to expand, improve and evaluate our existing set of tools for improving the quality of entanglement between network nodes.

As part of the Doctoral Network collaboration his position includes research stays of few months at:

In addition to these secondments, the position offers interdisciplinary training within the Doctoral Network.

This project will be conducted within Tim Coopmans’ research group at QuTech, the quantum research institute of Delft University of Technology.

The group focuses on the design of quantum networks and quantum circuits using techniques from (formal) computer science.

You will work closely with this growing team, where most members, including the first PhD candidates who joined in September last year, are at a similar stage of their research journey.

This commitment is reflected within the group as well: Tim Coopmans is a mentor in the WIQD mentorship programme (WIQD: "We In Quantum Development", formerly "Women In Quantum Development", https://www.wiqd.nl/).

Job requirements

We are looking for a motivated and creative researcher interested in working at the intersection of quantum technology, quantum information, and computer science.

The role involves collaborating across disciplines, with opportunities to develop new skills, broaden your expertise, and engage with researchers from diverse backgrounds.

This PhD position is funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network and is therefore subject to its mobility rule: applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to the recruitment date.

Also see the funding website: https://questing-project.eu/

A (draft) MSc thesis, article, research project report, or other significant piece of writing that you (co)authored, on a topic relevant to this vacancy.

Due to the high volume of applications, we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

#EUfunded This is an EU funded project, named QUESTING, with project number 101227218, within program HE / MSCA.

See also https://questing-project.eu/2025/12/16/call-for-applications-15-fully-funded-phd-positions/

What you’ll bring

• The current group has a mixed BSc/MSc background, ranging from computer science to physics, electrical engineering and mathematics.
• Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Exposure to quantum computing or quantum information through coursework or equivalent experience is required.
• Grade transcript from MSc and BSc studies.
• A (draft) MSc thesis, article, research project report, or other significant piece of writing that you (co)authored, on a topic relevant to this vacancy.
• We prefer a text which you wrote yourself, such as an MSc thesis.

At a glance

Position type

PhD

Institution

TU Delft

Department

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Research group

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Location

Netherlands

Supervisor / contact person

Dr. Tim Coopmans

Funding

Fully funded
The QUESTING Doctoral Network is a European doctoral training initiative funded by the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).
Funding requirements
This PhD position is funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network and is therefore subject to its mobility rule: applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to the recruitment date.
Also see the funding website: https://questing-project.eu/
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from €3204 - €4051 gross per month, from the first year to the fourth year based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution.
#EUfunded This is an EU funded project, named QUESTING, with project number 101227218, within program HE / MSCA.
See also https://questing-project.eu/2025/12/16/call-for-applications-15-fully-funded-phd-positions/
Salary range:
€3204 - €4051

Duration

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Expected start

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Vacancy reference

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Research focus

Discipline

Physics

Research area

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Methods

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Software

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Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

21 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

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Application deadline

04 Oct 2026 Timezone not stated. Check the original advert.

Priority review date

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Last checked

21 Sep 2026

Last updated

21 Sep 2026

Potential directions are improving techniques for entanglement distillation, potentially through a connection with error correction, and the use of discarding low-quality entanglement (cut-off time).

How to apply

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At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.
For more information about the application procedure, please contact our Talent acquisition Specialist Audrey Monje at a.monje@tudelft.nl.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 4 October 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:
You can address your application to Tim Coopmans.
Due to the high volume of applications, we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. This will allow us sufficient time to review all applications before the closing date. Following the review process, we will organize the selection process and schedule interviews during the following week."
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
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https://questing-project.eu/2025/12/16/call-for-applications-15-fully-funded-phd-positions/

Contact: t.j.coopmans@tudelft.nla.monje@tudelft.nl

Original sources

https://careers.tudelft.nl/job/Delft-Doctoral-Candidate-%28PhD%29-Position-in-Quantum-Networks-2628-CD/1372171057/ ↗

https://questing-project.eu/2025/12/16/call-for-applications-15-fully-funded-phd-positions/ ↗