Junior Quantum Academy Coordinator (Quantum Computing)

Location: Paris, France; hybrid workplace

Company

Alice & Bob is developing a universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer based on superconducting Schrödinger cat qubits, with a team of 250+ people from over 35 countries.

What you will do

• Coordinate the CIFRE doctoral program, supporting approximately 20 PhD students per year from application and contracting through onboarding, annual reviews, and thesis defense.
• Maintain trackers for students, deadlines, milestones, contracts, funding, and compliance while coordinating with People & Culture, Finance & Legal, scientific supervisors, academic partners, and host laboratories.
• Organize Academy event logistics for Alice & Bob Days, hackathons, and summer schools, including venues, catering, transport, access paperwork, registration, budgets, travel grants, feedback, and alumni records.
• Coordinate internal training schedules, enrollment, participation tracking, and the maintenance of training materials and recorded sessions.
• Promote Academy programs, training, events, jobs, and opportunities through communications channels, schools, universities, websites, mailing lists, and newsletters.
• Support hackathons and student outreach by liaising with student organizers, universities, and partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Bac+3) in administration, management, communication, education, or a scientific field; a master’s degree is welcome.
• Fluent French is required; proficient written and spoken English.
• 1–2 years of experience in administration, program or event coordination, or a registrar-type role, including internships and work-study experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and processes in parallel.
• Experience with application, registration, or enrollment processes and tracking tools such as spreadsheets, databases, or event platforms.
• Clear written and verbal communication with students, researchers, and academic partners.
• Experience coordinating event logistics, including venues, transport, catering, and participant communications.
• Discretion and rigor when handling personal and contractual data under GDPR, together with autonomy, reliability, and a service-oriented mindset.
• Interest in science and education; a quantum physics background is not required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the French academic and research environment, including universities, doctoral schools, and CIFRE.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible remote policy allowing remote work for up to 40% of the month.
• BSPCE plan and potential direct IP compensation bonuses for contributions to core quantum architecture patents.
• 25 days of vacation under French law plus RTT, parental benefits, and crèche support or additional days off for childcare.
• Health coverage with Alan, mental health support through moka.care, subsidized Urban Sports Club membership, meal vouchers, and a stocked kitchen.
• Half of transportation costs covered or a yearly allowance for bicycle users; French language courses are also covered.
• Early-stage startup environment focused on building a universal quantum computer, with opportunities to share knowledge, innovate, and develop new ideas.

Hiring process

• Screening call with Talent Acquisition, hiring manager interview, technical interview or case study, leadership team interview, fit interview, and reference check.