The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CaSToRC) at The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a PhD fellowship in quantum computing and its applications.

Applicants should hold a BSc or Master’s degree in quantum computing, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related field.

Previous research experience — particularly in quantum algorithms, cryptography, quantum information theory or mathematics —is not required but will be considered an advantage.

The doctoral research will be carried out at The Cyprus Institute in Cyprus with short-term secondments in DESY, Germany. The research programme is supported by the European Commission under the newly funded ERA Chair “Quantum Computing for Excellence in Science and Technology (QUEST)” project.

Quantum Computing has seen significant progress over the last 20 years in the development of quantum devices which offer a fundamentally new computing architecture compared to classical computers. Motivated by the rapid advances in quantum computing, QUEST aims to establish a Quantum Computing Hub in Cyprus to exploit Quantum Computing applications in science and technology.

The Graduate School

The Graduate School was established in 2010 and is the educational arm of The Cyprus Institute. It is a fully accredited, degree-granting institution of higher education offering exclusively postgraduate programs. It maintains a small number of students that are fully integrated into the research activities of the institute. This provides the students with the opportunity to acquire hands-on training in the use of the latest methods and techniques, have access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and conduct research with internationally recognized research teams.

The successful applicant will be based at the Graduate School of The Cyprus Institute and at the Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CaSToRC). The selected person will be enrolled in the PhD program: Computational Sciences.

Required Qualifications

Successful applicants should have (or be about to earn) a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. English language proficiency is also required (see details in the How to Apply Section below for details on application requirements).

Financial Support

The successful candidate will be employed as Graduate Research Fellow or receive a stipend in accordance with the current regulations at the Graduate School of the CyI and of the LU.

The exact salary / stipend level to will be confirmed upon appointment.

Additional Information

The position will be initially for 18 months and will be extended subject to performance and availability of funds. It is open to candidates of any nationality. The successful candidate will be accepted to the PhD in Computational Sciences at The Cyprus Institute starting Fall 2026. Earlier employment at CyI as GRF may be required.

Prospective candidates may contact Prof. Karl Jansen (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and Assist. Prof. Eleni Agathocleous (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

How to Apply

Applicants should refer to the CyI website under the PhD in Computational Sciences Admissions section for additional information about the application process and apply online by May 1, 2026.

For details on the admission progress see: https://www.cyi.ac.cy/index.php/education/phd-programs/computational-sciences/phd-admissions.html

When applying through the online application system, applicants must select the specific PhD Project Code: GS-COS-QC-22-1 in order to be considered for the position.