Universidade de Vigo

Analyze the security of quantum key distribution protocols with device imperfections. Ref. 2025-168218

OFFER REFERENCE 2025-168218

Open 07/11/2025
Deadline 20/11/2025

Contract duration: 4 months and a half

Work to be performed:

Analyze the security of quantum key distribution protocols with device imperfections

Functions to be performed:

  • Read scientific literature in the field of quantum communication and quantum key distribution (QKD) systems.
  • Mathematical modeling of the quantum signals emitted by a QKD transmitter in the presence of imperfections introduced by the laser and/or intensity and phase modulators.
  • Perform a finite-key analysis of the security of these systems in the presence of such imperfections.
  • Perform numerical simulations on the performance (i.e. secret key rate versus distance) of these systems as a function of the magnitude of the imperfections.
  • Write scientific articles

Required qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering.

Gross monthly salary: 2.950,00 € (including the apportionments of extra payments)

Workday: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

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