Morgan Mitchell

Open PhD candidate / research assistant opportunity in quantum information theory , quantum optics , and atomic physics at the Institute of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw. The successful candidate will join Janek Kolodynski’s Quantum Information and Inference (QI^2) group and work within the FIRST TEAM FENG project funded by the FNP Foundation for Polish Science . The research focus includes developing novel dynamical models, quantum feedback control , and signal processing methods such as Bayesian inference and machine learning for optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs) and optomechanical devices . The role includes close international collaboration with the experimental group of Prof. Morgan Mitchell at ICFO in Barcelona and leads to defending a doctoral thesis in extramural mode. Funding: full employment contract until late 2029, initial 24-month term with planned extension, competitive salary of about 11,000 PLN gross/month (around 7,000–7,500 PLN net), and private medical insurance. Eligibility highlights: documented background and strong interest in quantum information theory, quantum optics, and/or atomic physics; numerical analysis/programming skills are an asset; English proficiency is mandatory. Deadline: 16 August 2026. Interviews are planned for 7–11 September 2026. How to apply: follow the full instructions in the linked job post under Job ID JOB22/2026. Prepare the required documents and submit your application according to the portal/instructions provided. Contact Janek Kolodynski directly by email for questions.