Careers

Join the technological vanguard! At QLAB at the University of Warsaw, we are looking for passionate individuals ready to push the boundaries of modern science. If you are fascinated by quantum technologies, advanced photonics, and secure communication, our center offers you more than just a job—it offers the chance to co-create solutions that will define the future of global digital infrastructure.

We are building an innovative team where interdisciplinary theoretical knowledge meets real-world implementation. Working at QLAB is a unique opportunity to advance your career in an international environment, in close collaboration with leading European academic institutions and industry partners. We place great emphasis on an open research culture, professional growth, and the free exchange of ideas. Whether your field is cryptography, photonic engineering, or precision metrology, you will find the space and tools here to tackle the most ambitious scientific challenges. Check our current openings and join our team!

PhD Students in Three Research Groups at QLAB

The newly established Center for Hybrid Quantum-Classical Information Technologies (QLAB) at the University of Warsaw is opening recruitment for fully funded PhD positions across three research groups.

We are seeking motivated early-stage researchers ready to work at the frontier of quantum technologies, photonics, secure communication, imaging, metrology, and hybrid quantum-classical systems.

Open PhD positions are available in the following groups:

Group 1 – Quantum-Secure Communication Research on quantum cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, security proofs for quantum communication protocols, and secure quantum networks. Details on EURAXESS.
Group 2 – Quantum Communication Infrastructure and Photonic Information Processing Research on photonic components, programmable quantum systems, experimental platforms, and infrastructure for quantum information processing. Details on EURAXESS.
Group 3 – Quantum Imaging and Metrology Research on multimode photonic platforms, quantum optics, imaging beyond classical limits, microscopy, detection, and precision measurement. Details on EURAXESS.

What We Offer

Fully funded PhD positions at the University of Warsaw.
Competitive salaries.
An international research environment and collaboration with leading European partners (Sorbonne University, ETH Zürich, University of Vienna).
Industry collaborations in cybersecurity and quantum technologies.
Professional development opportunities within a team based on a culture of collaboration.
Location: Warsaw, Poland—a rapidly growing, affordable European capital with a vibrant scientific community.

Who We Are Looking For

Candidates with a strong foundation and background in physics, quantum technologies, optics, photonics, mathematics, computer science, electronic engineering, cryptography, or related fields. Curiosity, independence, teamwork, and high motivation to solve ambitious scientific problems are essential to us.

Important Formal Information

Please read the full announcements carefully. The recruitment process is strictly linked to the requirement of enrolling in the Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences at the University of Warsaw.

Application deadline: June 8, 2026, 23:59 UTC.
Applications and inquiries: qlab@uw.edu.pl
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Please check the individual announcements for specific formal requirements and full instructions regarding the application process. If you know a talented MSc graduate or researcher interested in quantum technologies, please share this announcement!