The QuEnG program aims to
foster a local ecosystem for quantum
technologies, building on the unique
concentration of expertises, know-how, and resources of Grenoble
area. The targeted ecosystem will connect various areas of knowledge, from science
to humanities and entrepreneurship. The
students of the program will work
together to address current challenges of
quantum technologies, at the interface
between physics, computer science, mathematics, industry,
philosophy and social science.
They will contribute to the creation, the development and the animation of the ecosystem through actions supported by Grenoble-Alpes University. The QuEnG program provides a unique opportunity to develop a network both in the private and in the academic sector, and to become one of the future quantum engineers.
Eligibility criteria
Scholarships will be attributed
on the following topics:
- quantum
hardware,
- quantum
software,
- qubit/photon
interface,
- quantum
sensing,
- energetic
and entropic footprints of quantum processing,
- societal
and philosophical aspects of quantum theory and quantum
technologies,
- along
the lines of the project
Quantum Engineering Grenoble
Applicants have to meet the following main criteria:
- Outstanding
or excellent Master’s degree or equivalent qualification
- Capacity
or good previous knowledge in Quantum
Computing, Quantum Technology, Philosophy or Sociology of
Science, Mathematics
- Outstanding
references
Salary:
From 1769 euros/month (without teaching) to
2100 euros/month (with teaching) before taxes, with
additional research grants ranging from 5 k€ to 40 k€.
How to apply
How to apply
- You
must have built a PhD project corresponding to one of the workpackages
described in the QuEnG project [lien vers le projet].
- Download
the PhD program application form.
- With
the help of your thesis supervisor, you must fill in this application form
with all requested details
- You
must contact us at greque@neel.cnrs.fr in
order to inform us of your intention to apply to the PhD program. We will
make sure your application matches the program requirements.
- Save
as PDF each document: Application form / CV / exam results / diplomas....
- Merge
all these PDFs into ONE single .PDF file
- Send
by email this that final PDF file to greque@neel.cnrs.fr before
2017, October 5, 11:59 am (Paris time).
- You
must request (at least) two recommendation letters based on the template
included at the end of the application form (section F). These letters
must be sent by your referee himself/herself directly to greque@neel.cnrs.fr before
2017, October 5, 11.59 am (Paris time).
- Selected
students will receive a convocation for the interview and instructions to
prepare their travel and stay in Grenoble. All travel/accommodation
expenses will be covered for 3 days/2 nights. This will provide enough
time to each applicant to visit their hosting laboratory and to finalise
their oral presentation together with their future thesis supervisor.
Non-selected applicants will receive a short feedback report within 2
weeks.
Timing and selection procedure
- 2017,
October 5, 11h59 - Paris time : deadline for the submission of
applications. After verifying its eligibility, each application is
submitted to 2 independent reviewers.
- 2017,
October 19 : A Steering Committee session is held in order to select the
applicants to be invited for an interview in Grenoble, on the basis of the
reviewers reports
- 2017,
November 21: Interviews are held in Grenoble, in front of the Steering
Committee plus some invited specialists. Final results will be announced a
few days later
- Final
results will be announced a few days later. Applicants on the short list
will have to give an answer within 2 weeks so that applicants on the
reserve list can be contacted. Non-selected applicants will receive a
report within 2 weeks.
