PhD Track Quantum Science and Technologies (QUANTIX)
| Program | PhD track in Quantum Science and Technologies |
| ECTS Credits | 300 ECTS (120 ECTS during the first two years, 180 ECTS upon completion of the doctoral degree) |
| Language | English |
| Orientation | Research |
| Location | Palaiseau Campus |
| Course duration | 5 years (2 years Master's + 3 years PhD) |
| Course start | September |
| Degrees awarded | Master’s degree (after the first two years), PhD (on completion of the dissertation) |
WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?
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Get ready for a PhD by starting research at an early stage
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Be closely associated with the research activities carried out in a world-renowned innovation cluster
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Benefit from individual and personalized supervision by a faculty member
The Quantum Science and technology PhD Track is a 5-year integrated Master’s/PhD program that provides highly interdisciplinary research-intensive training in the quantum technologies, quantum materials, quantum information, quantum maths and computer science . The program is open to outstanding students from a variety of scientific backgrounds who have completed their undergraduate training with highest honors and who are interested in tackling cutting-edge research in this field using a multi-disciplinary approach.
Students apply to one of the following two majors:
- Quantum Technologies, which is mainly focused on physics aspects of quantum simulators (superconducting Qbits, ultracold atoms, quantum materials);
- Quantum Mathemathics and Computer Science, which is mainly focused on theoretical, mathematical, and computer science-related aspects of quantum information processing and communication.
Objectives
- Be trained to forefront challenges in quantum science and its technological applications
- Contribute to cutting-edge research in a word-leading research center
- Discover a multidisciplinary field at the frontier of theoretical and experimental physics, computer science, and applied mathematics.
- Discover the diversity of quantum technologies in the rich scientific environment of the Plateau de Saclay
- Become a leader of the next generation of reserachers and engineers in quantum science and technologies
Partner University
- Université Paris-Saclay
The five-year curriculum of the PhD track trains students in cutting-edge research for them to pursue international careers in prestigious universities and academic labs or leading companies in quantum technologies.
The learning agreement depends on the major chosen by the student (see below), and the specific selection of courses must be discussed with and approved by the student’s tutor, who is a member of the IP Paris faculty. According to the student’s specialization wishes, the course program will be individualized as much as possible. For a complete list of the offered courses, you can consult :
Two mandatory full-time research internships take place during the spring, one at the M1 level, the other at the M2 level. The duration and corresponding number of ECTS are at least those of the main Master in which the student is enrolled. The number of ECTS can be adapted depending on the duration of the internship.
Students have the opportunity to visit international partner universities.
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
Completion with highest honors of a Bachelor in physics, mathemathics, computer science, including courses in quantum physics, at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad
Evidence of research potential is essential as the main goal of such a PhD program is to train first class researchers.
Students who have completed the first year of an equivalent program may exceptionally be directly admitted to the second year (4-year PhD program).
Language prerequisites
A certificate of proficiency in English (level B2) is required (TOEIC, IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge ESOL), except for native speakers and students who previously studied in English.
How to apply
Applications are exclusively online. You will be required to provide the following documents:
- Transcript
- Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose indicating
- Motivation, qualification for the PhD Track Quantix
- The major to which you apply (QT - Quantum Technologies or QMI - Quantum Mathematics and Computer Science)
- Statement of interest for two research subjects among the ones listed on this page under the section PhD Track Research Projects, or pointing towards a quantum-related research activity of one or two teams at IP Paris (that can be found by browsing team websites within Associated Laboratories of the PhD Track, spotting quantum research activities that you are interested in)
Fees and scholarships
Registration fees are available here
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.
Applications and admission dates
When applying to the PhD Track Quantum Science and Technology (Quantix), you should describe your preferred field of study and research in your statement of purpose. You are also encouraged to indicate two research projects you are interested in. You can in particular choose research projects in the list below, but also mention other quantum research themes from one of IP Paris teams (that you can find by browsing team websites within the Associated Laboratories of the PhD Track, spotting quantum research activites that you are interested in).
PhD Track research projects in “QUANTUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY”
- Correlated quantum matter and quantum information
- Ultrafast dynamics of electrons in quantum materials
- Re-using model results to determine materials properties: connector theory approach
- Collective electronic fluctuations and their influence on materials properties
- Spin-dependent charge dynamics in dilute nitride and defect-engineered semiconductor quantum structures and devices
- Electronic processes in nitride semiconductor quantum structures and devices
- Theory of Many-Body Quantum States
- Probing the quantum properties of spin defects in 2D materials
- Time-frequency quantum information processing
- Uncovering a new law of physics in quantum materials
All relevant laboratories of IP Paris and partner institutions, in particular
- Center for Theoretical Physics (CPHT, Ecole Polytechnique
- Laboratory for Applied Optics (LOA, Ecole Polytechnique/ENSTA)
- Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics (PMC, Ecole Polytechnique)
- Laboratory for Information Processing and Communication Laboratory (LTCI, Telecom Paris)
- Laboratory for Irradiated Solids (LSI, Ecole Polytechnique)
The Quantum Science and technology PhD Track is a 5-year integrated Master’s/PhD program that provides highly interdisciplinary research-intensive training in the quantum technologies, quantum materials, quantum information, quantum maths and computer science . The program is open to outstanding students from a variety of scientific backgrounds who have completed their undergraduate training with highest honors and who are interested in tackling cutting-edge research in this field using a multi-disciplinary approach.
Students apply to one of the following two majors:
- Quantum Technologies, which is mainly focused on physics aspects of quantum simulators (superconducting Qbits, ultracold atoms, quantum materials);
- Quantum Mathemathics and Computer Science, which is mainly focused on theoretical, mathematical, and computer science-related aspects of quantum information processing and communication.
Objectives
- Be trained to forefront challenges in quantum science and its technological applications
- Contribute to cutting-edge research in a word-leading research center
- Discover a multidisciplinary field at the frontier of theoretical and experimental physics, computer science, and applied mathematics.
- Discover the diversity of quantum technologies in the rich scientific environment of the Plateau de Saclay
- Become a leader of the next generation of reserachers and engineers in quantum science and technologies
Partner University
- Université Paris-Saclay
The five-year curriculum of the PhD track trains students in cutting-edge research for them to pursue international careers in prestigious universities and academic labs or leading companies in quantum technologies.
The learning agreement depends on the major chosen by the student (see below), and the specific selection of courses must be discussed with and approved by the student’s tutor, who is a member of the IP Paris faculty. According to the student’s specialization wishes, the course program will be individualized as much as possible. For a complete list of the offered courses, you can consult :
Two mandatory full-time research internships take place during the spring, one at the M1 level, the other at the M2 level. The duration and corresponding number of ECTS are at least those of the main Master in which the student is enrolled. The number of ECTS can be adapted depending on the duration of the internship.
Students have the opportunity to visit international partner universities.
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
Completion with highest honors of a Bachelor in physics, mathemathics, computer science, including courses in quantum physics, at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad
Evidence of research potential is essential as the main goal of such a PhD program is to train first class researchers.
Students who have completed the first year of an equivalent program may exceptionally be directly admitted to the second year (4-year PhD program).
Language prerequisites
A certificate of proficiency in English (level B2) is required (TOEIC, IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge ESOL), except for native speakers and students who previously studied in English.
How to apply
Applications are exclusively online. You will be required to provide the following documents:
- Transcript
- Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose indicating
- Motivation, qualification for the PhD Track Quantix
- The major to which you apply (QT - Quantum Technologies or QMI - Quantum Mathematics and Computer Science)
- Statement of interest for two research subjects among the ones listed on this page under the section PhD Track Research Projects, or pointing towards a quantum-related research activity of one or two teams at IP Paris (that can be found by browsing team websites within Associated Laboratories of the PhD Track, spotting quantum research activities that you are interested in)
Fees and scholarships
Registration fees are available here
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.
Applications and admission dates
When applying to the PhD Track Quantum Science and Technology (Quantix), you should describe your preferred field of study and research in your statement of purpose. You are also encouraged to indicate two research projects you are interested in. You can in particular choose research projects in the list below, but also mention other quantum research themes from one of IP Paris teams (that you can find by browsing team websites within the Associated Laboratories of the PhD Track, spotting quantum research activites that you are interested in).
PhD Track research projects in “QUANTUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY”
- Correlated quantum matter and quantum information
- Ultrafast dynamics of electrons in quantum materials
- Re-using model results to determine materials properties: connector theory approach
- Collective electronic fluctuations and their influence on materials properties
- Spin-dependent charge dynamics in dilute nitride and defect-engineered semiconductor quantum structures and devices
- Electronic processes in nitride semiconductor quantum structures and devices
- Theory of Many-Body Quantum States
- Probing the quantum properties of spin defects in 2D materials
- Time-frequency quantum information processing
- Uncovering a new law of physics in quantum materials
All relevant laboratories of IP Paris and partner institutions, in particular
- Center for Theoretical Physics (CPHT, Ecole Polytechnique
- Laboratory for Applied Optics (LOA, Ecole Polytechnique/ENSTA)
- Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics (PMC, Ecole Polytechnique)
- Laboratory for Information Processing and Communication Laboratory (LTCI, Telecom Paris)
- Laboratory for Irradiated Solids (LSI, Ecole Polytechnique)