Quantum Communications. Ref. 0826-179140

University of Vigo; Vigo; On-site; EUR 22,850 - 27,369; Full time

Job summary

University of Vigo invites applications to investigate the security of practical implementations of quantum key distribution protocols. The position involves reading literature in quantum communication and developing analytical and numerical security tests with partial device characterization.

You will perform simulations of secret key rate versus distance, participate in seminars and scientific meetings, and contribute to scientific articles for publication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar.

Responsibilities

• Read scientific literature in quantum communication and QKD systems.
• Develop analytical and numerical security tests of QKD protocols with partial device characterization.
• Perform numerical simulations on secret key rate versus distance for these systems.
• Participate in seminars and scientific meetings.
• Write scientific articles.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar

Job description

Investigate the security of practical implementations of quantum key distribution Protocols

Functions to be performed:

• Read scientific literature in the field of quantum communication and quantum key distribution (QKD) systems.
• Develop both analytical and numerical security tests of quantum key distribution protocols with a partial characterisation of the behaviour of their devices.
• Perform numerical simulations on the performance (i.e. secret key rate versus distance) of these systems.
• Participate in seminars and scientific meetings.
• Write scientific articles.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar

Gross monthly salary: 2.250,00 € (including the apportionments of extra payments)