The opening in my group at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of the University of Ljubljana, with a secondment in the group of Prof. Animesh Datta at the University of Warwick will focus on research on quantum optomechanics with optically trapped particles, and it is within the SQUASH fellowshop programme.
The SQUASH Program is a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND initiative offering 3-year postdoctoral positions in quantum science and technology. This 2nd international call invites outstanding researchers from around the world to join leading Slovenian and international institutions in shaping the future of quantum innovation. This 2nd Call (last call) is open from March 1, 2026 until June 1, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CET.
Subject of the call
The Jožef Stefan Institute is announcing a public call for participation in the SQUASH program – the Slovenian Quantum Science Hub. This is an innovative, intersectoral training and career-development program, co-funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions program GA n. 101177446 and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Slovenia.
The aim of the SQUASH program is to enhance the research excellence and career opportunities of exceptional postdoctoral researchers from around the world. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to develop their research ideas in one of four areas of quantum science:
o) Quantum Theoryo) Quantum Materialso) Quantum Technologyo) Quantum Computing and Information
The program, led by the Jožef Stefan Institute, includes collaboration with prominent associated partners from Slovenia, the EU, and beyond. It promotes career mobility and offers top-level training in scientific and transferable skills. Through this last - 2nd Call, SQUASH aims to employ 20 individuals for 3-year full-time postdoctoral contracts with competitive salaries, excellent research conditions, and international mobility.