Research Fellow: Quantum Hardware Security for QKD Systems

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 78 000 - 112 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invites applications for a Research Fellow to conduct secure and reliable research on microchips used in quantum key distribution (QKD) systems. The role focuses on hardware-level security vulnerabilities and designing attack-resistant solutions.

Responsibilities include hardware security analysis of microchips (laser probing), developing testing environments, and collaborating with QKD, photonic design, and electronics teams to integrate security features

Qualificações

• PhD in Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Microelectronics, or related field.
• Hands-on hardware security evaluation and analysis experience.
• Ability to independently operate lab instruments (oscilloscopes, lasers).
• Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, or C++ for modeling and testing.
• Good written and oral communication, teamwork in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct hardware security analysis of microchips and assess attack approaches.
• Investigate emerging attack techniques for hardware security evaluation.
• Build testing environments and perform physical security evaluations (laser probing, e-beam probing).
• Study protective mechanisms and integrate security features into QKD system architecture.

Conhecimentos

Hands-on hardware security evaluation

Operate lab instruments

Python

MATLAB

C++

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Formação académica

PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Physics

Ferramentas

Oscilloscopes

Lasers

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invites applications for a Research Fellow to conduct secure and reliable research on microchips used in quantum key distribution (QKD) systems. The role focuses on hardware-level security vulnerabilities and designing attack-resistant solutions.

Responsibilities include hardware security analysis of microchips (laser probing), developing testing environments, and collaborating with QKD, photonic design, and electronics teams to integrate security features