IACR News item: 10 March 2014
University of and CWI Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Europe
Job PostingThe aim of the PhD project is to develop new quantum-cryptographic protocols (beyond the task of key distribution) and explore their possibilities and limitations. An example of an active research topic is position-based quantum cryptography. Another aspect is to investigate the security of classical cryptographic schemes against quantum adversaries (post-quantum cryptography).
Full-time appointment is on a temporary basis for a period of four years. For the first two years the PhD candidate will be appointed at the ILLC, University of Amsterdam, initially for a period of 18 months and then, on positive evaluation, for a further six months. During the final two years, the PhD candidate will be employed by the Centrum Wiskunde and Informatica (CWI). On the basis of a full-time appointment (38 hours per week), the gross monthly salary amounts to €2,083 during the first year, rising to €2,664 during the fourth year.
Requirements:
- A Master\\\'s degree with excellent grades in computer science, mathematics or physics with outstanding results or a comparable degree;
- candidates with a strong background in cryptography or quantum information processing are preferred;
- good academic writing and presentation skills;
- good social and organisational skills.
Preferred starting date is 1 September 2014 (or earlier if possible).
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