SnT carries out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable, and trustworthy ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) systems and services, often collaborating with governmental, industrial, and international partners. SnT is active in several projects funded by National Research Fund (FNR), local industries, and international instruments such as H2020, Horizon Europe programme, and the European Space Agency (ESA). For further information, you may check: www.securityandtrust.lu
The SIGCOM research group carries out research activities in the areas of signal processing for wireless communication systems, including satellite communications, SIGCOM is currently expanding its research activities in exploring several emerging topics of next-generation communications systems. For details, you may refer to the following: https://wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/sigcom
The University of Luxembourg is seeking to hire a highly motivated and outstanding researcher in the area of quantum communications for its Interdisciplinary Centre of Security and Trust (SnT), within the Signal Processing and Communications (SIGCOM) research group, led by Prof. Björn Ottersten and Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas.
We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!
Your Role…
The selected candidates will work in the theoretical aspects of quantum communication, quantum key distribution, quantum networks, and FSO/Satellite communications. They will also contribute to the development of testbeds for quantum communications. In particular, the successful candidates are expected to perform the following tasks:
- Investigating challenging issues / Developing novel techniques/algorithms to address some of the identified critical issues related to one or multiple of the topics listed below:
- Quantum communication / Quantum key distribution / Quantum networks
- Development of testbeds for quantum communication
- Commercial equipment of quantum communication infrastructure
- Free space optical communication
- Disseminating results through scientific publications and conferences
- The candidates are expected to actively contribute to the different research projects, either coordinating technical contribution and/or preparing project deliverables
- Preparing new research proposals to attract industrial, national, and European projects
- Assisting and supervision of Ph.D. students
For further information, please contact: Dr. Juan Duncan (juan.duncan@uni.lu)
Your Profile…
- A Ph.D. degree in Telecommunication Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering or Applied Physics
- Experience in Quantum Communications and in particular in Quantum Key Distribution
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB. Python and C++ are desirable but not mandatory
- Experience in working with industrial projects or public-funded research projects related to resource management is highly desirable
- Exposure to communications and networking testbeds is highly desirable
- A sound publication track record is highly desirable
- Experience in Quantum Search algorithms is desirable
- Highly committed, excellent team-worker, and strong critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- International experience is desirable
Here’s what awaits you at SnT…
- Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT’s two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better
- The right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 45 industry partners
- Be part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more
In Short…
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 48 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Kirchberg
- Job Reference: UOL04782
The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 75.285 (full time)
How to apply…
Applications in English should include:
- Curriculum Vitae, including:
- Contact address
- For each degree received or currently enrolled in, provide the degree, institution name, institution city and country, and graduation date (or expected date)
- The title and a summary of your Ph.D. Thesis and supervisor name (and Bachelor / Master Thesis if you did one)
- List of publications (authors, title, journal/conference name, and publication date)
- Name, affiliation, and contact details of three referees
- Cover letter with motivations and topics of particular interest to the candidate (approx. 1 page)
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.
The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.
About the University of Luxembourg…
University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.