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Research Fellow, Quantum Communications/Cryptography, Centre for Quantum Technologies

About the Centre for Quantum Technologies

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) is a research centre of excellence in Singapore. It brings together physicists, computer scientists and engineers to do basic research on quantum physics and to build devices based on quantum phenomena. Experts in this new discipline of quantum technologies are applying their discoveries in computing, communications, and sensing.

CQT is hosted by the National University of Singapore and also has staff at Nanyang Technological University. With some 180 researchers and students, it offers a friendly and international work environment.

Learn more about CQT at www.quantumlah.org

Job Description

We seek up to two highly motivated, skilled and independent postdoctoral researchers, who will join our group at CQT and proactively contribute to ongoing and upcoming projects in quantum communications and quantum cryptography. The research fellows are expected to focus on, but not limited to, 

  1. the development of realistic schemes for quantum secure communication and quantum integrated photonics devices, and 
  2. the development of verification toolboxes for quantum coherence and quantum correlations (nonlocality, entanglement, etc) in networks. 

Job Requirements

  • Possess a recognised PhD degree in electrical engineering, computer science or physics.
  • Have a strong track-record of working on technical aspects of quantum information theory and cryptography.
  • Strong candidates with proven expertise in other aspects of quantum information are also encouraged to apply.
  • The selected candidates are expected to take on leadership roles within the group.
  • Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's track record.
  • Open to working in a hybrid environment where theorists, engineers, and experimentalists work side by side.
  • This fixed-term position is based on fixed-term contracts that are renewable annually subject to available grants. 

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