Universidade de Vigo

Integration and supervision of different systems for free space quantum communication. Ref. 1025-151971

OFFER REFERENCE 1025-151971

Open  12/05/2025
Deadline  23/05/2025

Fixed-term contract: 2 months and a half

Work to be performed:

Integration and supervision of different systems for free space quantum communication, both between two stations on the ground and between a ground station and a satellite.

Functions to be performed:

Specific responsibilities and tasks will include, among others:
– Read scientific literature in the field of quantum communication and quantum key distribution (QKD) systems.
– Implementation of a satellite ground station for quantum communication.
– Design and implementation of electronic cards for the system.
– Test of sender and receiver for free space quantum communication.
– Characterization and implementation in the system of the optical components, i.e., laser, single photon detectors, etc
– Implementation of the system for a possible satellite launch.
– Supervision of different possible PhD students in the field of satellite quantum communications.

Required qualifications: Bachelor degree, preferable in the fields of Physics, Optics, Mathematics, or Engineering.

Gross monthly salary: 3.166,66 € (including the apportionments of extra payments)

Workday: 37.5 hours per week

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