4-Year Postdoc Position in Quantum Foundations at IFT-UNESP, São Paulo, Brazil

Quantiki

são paulo, são paulo, Brazil
Full-time
Posted June 07, 2026

Job Description

The newly formed research group led by Alexandre Orthey at the Instituto de Física Teórica (IFT-UNESP) in São Paulo, Brazil, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for a four-year position. This position is funded by a 5-year FAPESP Young Investigator Grant and focuses on the foundational aspects of quantum mechanics.

The Project

The researcher will contribute to the project Quantum Resources and Applications in Extended Wigner's Friend Scenarios, investigating the characterization and utility of quantum resources within these specific frameworks.

What we offer

  • Duration: 4 years.
  • Salary: 12,570 BRL per month (tax-free), plus a 10% research overhead.
  • Relocation allowance: Moving cost allowance and flight tickets for the researcher and dependents.
  • Maternity/paternity leave.
  • INSS (social security) reimbursement.
  • Opportunity to apply for an extra 1-year fully funded research internship outside of ...