CV-QKD Security Evaluation Scientist

Dansk Sprogskole; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 540,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Physics seeks a specialist to advance CV-QKD security evaluation, validation, and documentation within European and Danish activities. You will complete experimental test stations, develop methodologies, and coordinate with partners to ensure rigorous testing and certification readiness.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong English communication, and collaboration within international teams, with a focus on practical implementation-security analysis and experimental verification.

Qualifications

• A relevant MSc or PhD degree in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, quantum technology or a closely related field.
• Extensive and documented knowledge of CV-QKD systems and their practical implementation.
• Documented experience with implementation-security aspects of CV-QKD, including attacks and countermeasures.
• Hands-on experience designing and constructing laboratory test setups for systematic evaluation of optical or CV‑QKD devices.
• Strong experience with automated measurement systems and scientific programming for data acquisition and analysis.
• Experience developing security-evaluation methodologies and writing detailed technical evaluation reports or comparable project deliverables.
• Familiarity with CV-QKD standardization, certification or security-assurance activities, preferably from European collaborative projects.
• The ability to work independently, structure complex technical tasks and deliver high-quality results against project deadlines.
• Strong written and spoken English and the ability to collaborate effectively in international project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine methodologies for systematic security evaluation of CV-QKD devices.
• Complete experimental test stations for implementation-security testing of CV-QKD systems.
• Plan and perform measurements on CV-QKD components and devices, including validation of test procedures.
• Develop and maintain software for automated data acquisition, processing and analysis.
• Analyse experimental data and assess results against defined security and performance criteria.
• Evaluate implementation vulnerabilities, relevant attack mechanisms and corresponding countermeasures.
• Prepare detailed technical evaluation reports and project deliverables.
• Contribute to documentation supporting CV-QKD standardization, testing and certification activities.
• Coordinate technical work and results with partners in NOSTRADAMUS, AccessQKD and related activities.

Skills

CV-QKD security evaluation

Experimental QKD testing

Laboratory test setups

Automated measurement systems

Scientific programming

Technical reporting

English communication

Education

Master's or PhD in physics / electrical engineering / photonics / quantum technology

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Data acquisition software

Job description

DTU Physics seeks a specialist to advance CV-QKD security evaluation, validation, and documentation within European and Danish activities. You will complete experimental test stations, develop methodologies, and coordinate with partners to ensure rigorous testing and certification readiness.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong English communication, and collaboration within international teams, with a focus on practical implementation-security analysis and experimental verification.