184085 Researcher Type B (Higher University Degree)

Universidade de Vigo; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Universidade de Vigo invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) in the School of Telecommunication Engineering, Vigo, Spain. The position is temporary and full-time, focusing on quantum communication and QKD systems within a research framework.

Duties include literature review, development of quantum fiber/free-space systems, electronics design, and protocol simulations. A minimum merit threshold applies, with a personal interview for those surpassing it.

Formación

• University Education required.
• Experience and publications in experimental research on quantum key distribution.

Responsabilidades

• Read scientific literature in the field of quantum communication and quantum key distribution (QKD) systems.
• Implementation of novel quantum communication systems in fiber and compatible with free space.
• Design and implementation of electronic cards for the system.
• Simulation of the behavior of the protocol in a fiber channel
• Characterization and implementation in the system of the optical components, i.e. laser, single photon detectors, etc?

Educación

University Education

QKD research experience

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universidade de Vigo Department T14 Signal and Communications Theory Research Field Engineering » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 22 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Reference Number 184085 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Duties to be performed. Specific responsibilities and tasks will include, among others:

Read scientific literature in the field of quantum communication and quantum key distribution (QKD) systems.

Implementation of novel quantum communication systems in fiber and compatible with free space.

Design and implementation of electronic cards for the system.

Simulation of the behavior of the protocol in a fiber channel

Characterization and implementation in the system of the optical components, i.e. laser, single photon detectors, etc?

Item 01: University Education (punctuation: 35)

Item 03: Experience and publications in experimental research on quantum key distribution (punctuation: 25)

Item 04: Personal interview. The interview will be held only for the candidates who obtain a minimum of 50 points when adding all the merits (punctuation: 15)

Additional Information

3000 € (including the apportionments of extra payments)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute SCHOOL OF TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING - VIGO Country Spain Geofield