Post-doc in quantum cryptography and cryptanalysis

Post-doc in Quantum Cryptography and Cryptanalysis

The University of Edinburgh (Quantum Software Lab) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (Research Associate, 18 months contract) in areas including quantum cryptography, cryptanalysis, hardware security, and quantum hardware modules, for a QuantERA project: "Hardware Security Module for secure delegated Quantum Cloud Computing" (HSM-QCC, link: ). The project consortium consists of University of Twente (NL, lead), University of Edinburgh, University of Sorbonne (FR), Eötvös Loránd University (HU), and industry partners including Quixquantum, Veriqloud, and Thales France.

As part of this project, the candidate may work on:

• Developing new quantum hardware-based primitives that are provably secure and efficiently implementable on small and medium-scale quantum devices.
• Security analysis of the existing quantum HSM and resources designed and implemented during the project.
• Designing new practical and quantum-secure protocols for multi-party verifiable secure quantum computing.

Your Skills and Attributes for Success:

• PhD (or near completion) in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong background in quantum cryptography, security analysis, and quantum information.
• Proven expertise in the techniques needed to undertake the research in question.
• Demonstrated quality of research performance.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing.
• Extensive experience of working with multiple allied partners in research networks.
• Experience in collaboration with experimental researchers, especially in quantum optics.
• A track record of first author and collaborative publication in high-quality journals or conferences, including in quantum computing literature.
• Experience and evidence of effective independent research work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to design and complete research projects, solve problems independently, and make original contributions to research.

How to Apply

Find out more about the opportunity and the application process here. Deadline: 25 February 2025.