Postdoctoral Researcher Positions 2026

What’s the Opportunity?

We are seeking outstanding candidates for QuantAlps Postdoctoral Researcher positions to develop an ambitious 2-year research program on one of the topics relevant to QuantAlps, based in one of the QuantAlps laboratories, and in collaboration with local researchers.

Eligibility: The candidates must have a Doctoral degree and at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience by the starting date of the QuantAlps contract.

Award Package

  • 2-year work contract by the University Grenoble Alpes,
  • Monthly gross salary starting from €3,000, depending on the work experience,
  • Research budget of 10 thousand euros for operating costs and to support the research activities.

Starting date of the contract: Between September 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027, based on the availabilities of the candidate

Selection Criteria

  • scientific level of the candidate,
  • quality of the research proposal,
  • relevance to QuantAlps research topics,
  • new skills and competences brought by the candidate to the QuantAlps ecosystem,
  • contribution to synergy between different laboratories or teams within QuantAlps ecosystem.

Application Procedure

  1. Contact local QuantAlps researchers to ensure the support of the potential laboratory,
  2. Download and complete the research proposal form available below. The completed research proposal form must bare the approval signatures of the local contact in the potential host laboratory and of the director of the laboratory.
  3. The application form should be submitted via the online platform using the following link: https://deposibus.silecs.info/appel/QuantAlps-PostDoctoral-Positions-2026
  4. Further documents would be needed to complete the online application: A Cover letter and CV.
  5. Please arrange for two recommendation letters to be sent to the following address, no later than the deadline of the call:  chairs-quantalps@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr.

Submission platform opens from: July 17, 2025 at 12:00 (CEST)

Deadline: October 31, 2025, at 23:59 (CET)

Call's Timeline

  • July 17th, 2025 at noon (CEST): Application platform opens : https://deposibus.silecs.info/appel/QuantAlps-PostDoctoral-Positions-2026
  • By October 31, 2025 at 23:59 (CET): Projects must be submitted, recommendation letters must be received
  • November–December 2025: Preliminary screening by the selection committee and External review of applications
  • Mid-January 2026: Shortlist announced
  • February 2026: Interview of the candidates
  • Early March 2026: Final results published

Contacts for any further information:

Published on  July 9, 2025
Updated on July 10, 2025