Universidade de Vigo

Quantum Secure Networks Partnership. Ref. 1925-164816

OFFER REFERENCE 1925-164816

Open  23/10/2025
Deadline    5/11/2025

Contract duration: 6 months

Work to be performed:

Analyze the security of quantum key distribution protocols with device imperfections.

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.
  • 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: 37,50 hours per week

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