IACR News item: 15 June 2015
University of Amsterdam
Job PostingThe aim of the PhD project is to develop new quantum-cryptographic protocols (beyond the task of key distribution) and explore their limitations. An example of an active research is position-based quantum cryptography. Another aspect is to investigate the security of classical cryptographic schemes against quantum adversaries (post-quantum cryptography).
The full-time appointment at ILLC will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of four years (18 months plus a further 30 months after a positive evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). On the basis of a full-time appointment (38 hours per week), the gross monthly salary amounts to €2,125 during the first year, rising to €2,717 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 are preferred;
- demonstrated research abilities by completion of an (undergraduate) research project;
- good academic writing and presentation skills;
- good social and organisational skills.
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