Universidade de Vigo

Experimental research in quantum hacking against quantum communication systems. Ref. 1025-151966

OFFER REFERENCE 1025-151966

Open  12/05/2025
Deadline  23/05/2025

Fixed-term contract: 3 months

Work to be performed:

Experimental research in quantum hacking against quantum communication systems.

Functions to be performed:

Specific responsibilities and tasks will include, among others:
– Read scientific literature in the area of quantum communications and quantum key distribution systems.
– Analyse the security of the source in these systems and develop methodology for its certification against imperfections.
– Implement an unambiguous-state-discrimination attack on a coherent-one-way quantum key distribution system.
– Author scientific publications that report own research.

Required qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Science or Engineering, like Physics, Mathematics, or Telecommunication Engineering. Knowledge of quantum mechanics, experimental quantum optics and quantum information; Previous experience in experimental security analysis of the source in quantum key distribution; Fluent English.

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

Workday: 37.5 hours per week

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