ExpertiseUpdated on 10 April 2026
2nd SQUASH International Call for Postdoctoral Researchers
About
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:
· Quantum Theory
· Quantum Materials
· Quantum Technology
· 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 an initial 20 individuals for 3-year full-time postdoctoral contracts with competitive salaries, excellent research conditions, and international mobility.
Read more: Discover SQUASH
Applications must be written in English and submitted via the online portal of the Jožef Stefan Institute for the SQUASH program before the application deadline (June 1, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CET).
Call2 : https://squash.ijs.si/2-razpis/
Application: https://join.squash.ijs.si/
Field
- CHE - Chemistry
- ENG - Information Science and Engineering
- MAT - Mathematics
- PHY - Physics
- POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS: Hosting Postdoctoral Candidates / Secondments / Placements
Organisation
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