Exploring quantum physics beyond classical space and time.
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When the quantum nature of gravity is taken into account, our conventional notions of space and time are no longer sufficient for structuring our understanding of reality.
By combining quantum information theory, quantum gravity, and philosophy of physics, WOST tries to develop new ways of describing the world — in a sense — without space and without time.
It investigates how the fabric of reality itself arises from quantum phenomena, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of the Universe.
WOST brings together a diverse, international network of researchers, from early-career scientists to established experts, working collaboratively across institutions and continents. The consortium is structured around 2 coordinating hubs and 15 research nodes, with over 150 active members worldwide, including 19 affiliated philosophers.
Coordinator · Francesca Vidotto
Coordinator · Marios Christodoulou
Coordinator · Flaminia Giacomini
Coordinator · Pietro Donà
Coordinator · Renato Renner
Coordinator · Muxin Han
Coordinator · Erik Curiel
Coordinator · Ivan Agullo
Coordinator · Philipp Höhn
Coordinator · Eugenio Bianchi
Coordinator · Lucien Hardy
Coordinator · Robin Lorenz
Coordinator · Richard Howl
Coordinator · Sougato Bose
Coordinator · Lucas Hackl
Coordinator · Pablo Arrighi
Coordinator · Ognyan Oreshkov
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Submit Expression of InterestSeveral groups of the WOST consortium announce openings for a total of 12 postdoc positions.
The review of applications will start on December 1st, 2025 and continue till positions are filled.
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