PhD student in Quantum-secure communications, QLAB Center

Quantum Flagship; Województwo mazowieckie; On-site; PLN 105,842 - 148,179; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Flagship in Poland seeks a PhD student for the QLAB Center focusing on quantum-secure communications. The successful candidate will work on security proofs for quantum communication protocols and contribute to hybrid solutions in a collaborative environment with Sorbonne Université. A Master's degree in relevant fields, strong academic record, fluency in English, and programming skills are essential. Must enroll in the UW Doctoral School. Apply via email at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a related discipline; final year MSc students may apply if diploma is obtained before signing the contract.
• Strong academic record including relevant MSc thesis topic.
• Background in one or more specified fields related to quantum technologies.
• Fluency in spoken and written English (B2 or higher).
• Programming skills and familiarity with scientific software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research on quantum communication protocols and related technologies.
• Work within the QLAB group focusing on quantum-secure communication.
• Collaborate with team members on projects integrating quantum and post-quantum cryptography.

Skills

Quantum information theory

Quantum cryptography

Quantum communication

Post‑quantum cryptography

Photonic quantum technologies

Fluency in English (B2)

Programming skills (Python / MATLAB)

Education

Master's degree (or equivalent) in physics, computer science, mathematics, electronic engineering

Job description

PhD student in Quantum-secure communications, QLAB Center

The Director of the MAB QLAB Centre announces a recruitment process for a PhD student position in Group 1 – Quantum‑secure communication of MAB QLAB, financed under International Research Agendas (MAB), Measure 2.1 of the European Funds for a Modern Economy 2021‑2027 Programme (FENG), project FENG.02.01‑IP.05‑B013/25, Center for Hybrid Quantum‑Classical Information Technologies – QLAB. The successful candidate will be offered an employment contract (umowa o pracę) at the University of Warsaw, on a non‑academic‑teacher research position. Concurrent enrolment in a UW doctoral school is required.

The MAB QLAB Centre is being established at the University of Warsaw as a joint undertaking with Sorbonne Université. The Centre develops scalable hybrid quantum‑classical technologies in four pillars: (i) quantum‑secure communication, (ii) quantum infrastructure and photonic information processing, (iii) quantum imaging and metrology, and (iv) quantum computation and artificial intelligence. Group 1 – Quantum‑secure communication – works on security proofs for quantum communication protocols, hybrid solutions combining quantum and post‑quantum cryptography, and research on quantum networks and their integration with critical infrastructure.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or equivalent, e.g. Inżynier mgr) in physics, computer science, mathematics, electronic engineering or a related discipline; candidates in the final year of MSc may apply provided the diploma is obtained before signing the employment contract.
• Strong academic record (transcript of records, MSc thesis topic relevant to QLAB Group 1).
• Background in at least one of: quantum information theory, quantum cryptography, quantum communication, post‑quantum cryptography, photonic quantum technologies.
• Fluency in spoken and written English (level B2 or higher).
• Programming skills (Python / MATLAB / Mathematica or equivalent) and ability to work with research‑grade scientific software (LaTeX, version control).
• Willingness and eligibility to enrol in the UW Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences (no prior doctoral degree).
• During the employment period the employee shall not be employed under another full‑time employment contract from any other entity.

How to apply

Please apply via e‑mail to: [e-mail]