QUROPE Quantum Information Processing and Communication in Europe

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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in Quantum Information Theory available at the Institute for Theoretical Physics at ETH Zurich. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Matthias Christandl. For an overview over current research activities, please consult http://www.qit.ethz.ch/ . The candidate should be highly motivated, creative, and interested to work in an interdisciplinary and very collaborative environment. The candidate will have a PhD in physics, computer science or mathematics with a strong background in quantum information theory or related fields of research. The position is funded by the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research on Quantum Science and Technology http://www.nccr-qsit.ethz.ch/ . Applications with a full CV, list of publications, a brief statement of research interests (one page) and names and electronic contact details of three referees should be sent via email to Matthias Christandl (christandl [at] phys [dot] ethz [dot] ch). Application deadline is the 1st of May 2011. Later applications will be considered if the position is not filled in the first instance.