Two (2) PhD positions in the field of “Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
(also advertised here - https://www.cut.ac.cy/students/career-services/job-placements/for-graduates/engineering/)
Description: Quantum key distribution (QKD) is the only technology that can provide unconditional security in communications. For this reason, the EU has requested, through the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) initiative, from all EU member states to implement local quantum networks. In Cyprus this will be implemented through the Cyprus Quantum Communication Infrastructure (CYQCI), to which the specific positions belong. For more information on the project, you can follow the website: https://cyqci.eu/index.html.
The aim of the research will focus on the following:
Applicants should have:
The research activity will include:
Duration: 36 months
Start: January 1, 2024
For more information please contact the Research Advisor: Kyriacos Kalli, Professor, (kyriacos.kalli@cut.ac.cy)
Information about submitting your application: https://www.cut.ac.cy/studies/phd/Submission+of+application/?languageId=1
Link to the official website: https://www.cut.ac.cy/studies/phd/phd-posts/eei-pg/
The CYQCI project is co-funded by the European Commission and the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy under the Grant Agreement No. 101091655.
(also advertised here - https://www.cut.ac.cy/students/career-services/job-placements/for-graduates/engineering/)
Description: Quantum key distribution (QKD) is the only technology that can provide unconditional security in communications. For this reason, the EU has requested, through the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) initiative, from all EU member states to implement local quantum networks. In Cyprus this will be implemented through the Cyprus Quantum Communication Infrastructure (CYQCI), to which the specific positions belong. For more information on the project, you can follow the website: https://cyqci.eu/index.html.
The aim of the research will focus on the following:
- The development of a prototype optical fiber based QKD system
- The implementation of national QKD links
- The development of simulation codes for QKD systems
Applicants should have:
- Bachelor's or master's Degree from a recognized University in the relevant subjects (Physics/ Electronic or Computing Engineering)
- Experience with research projects from national and/or European funds will be considered an advantage
- Organizational skills
- Excellent knowledge of the English Language
- Knowledge of Python or other programming languages would be a plus.
- Experience in conducting research related to the subject will be considered an advantage
The research activity will include:
- Development and deployment of new software defined network control for quantum networks.
- Analysis, implementation, and contribution to published standards related to quantum key distribution network orchestration and control interfaces.
- Development of application-level software to implement cryptographic functions based on quantum cryptography.
- Writing detailed documentation to describe the developed software.
- Working closely with the rest of the team and demonstrating effective communication with other colleagues.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Duration: 36 months
Start: January 1, 2024
For more information please contact the Research Advisor: Kyriacos Kalli, Professor, (kyriacos.kalli@cut.ac.cy)
Information about submitting your application: https://www.cut.ac.cy/studies/phd/Submission+of+application/?languageId=1
Link to the official website: https://www.cut.ac.cy/studies/phd/phd-posts/eei-pg/
The CYQCI project is co-funded by the European Commission and the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy under the Grant Agreement No. 101091655.