BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
We are hereby announcing an opportunity to become a part of our exciting research on quantum communication and quantum cryptography. Several types of quantum communication are being studied intensively, with DTU groups at the international forefront. Both continuous variable and discrete variable protocols show great promise. Systematic comparisons and clear performance metrics are, however, scarce in this rather new field. During this project you will be part of further developing the individual protocols and designing and executing studies to quantify performance under realistic impairments as might be expected in a practical deployment.
This PhD project will be carried out in collaboration between the two leading departments at DTU within quantum communication, namely DTU Electro and DTU Physics where you will become part of the teams leading the development of state-of-the-art quantum communication and quantum key distribution systems.
The main areas of research will include:
- Identify quality of transmission metrics relevant for optimization in a joint quantum- /classical communication scenario
- Develop a channel model allowing for near real time performance prediction in combined quantum-/classical communication systems
- Study impairment mechanisms for quantum communication in fibre infrastructure developed for classical communication
- Develop methods for characterizing noise and impairments relevant to quantum communication when implemented in infrastructure developed for classical data communication
- Develop and demonstrate optimization of combined quantum- and classical communication with controlled performance trade-offs between the two types of traffic.
Responsibilities and qualifications
You will be heading the research at DTU on the topic described above with support and guidance from leading experts in the field of quantum communication. As a PhD student you will develop methods and tests to study the research questions mentioned above. You will perform literature studies, form hypotheses and carry out relevant tests, all with guidance from project advisors.
The goal of this effort is to make you the leading expert on designing and implementing high-performance joint quantum and classical communication systems.
Part of the role of a PhD student at DTU, is to participate in teaching alongside the faculty. This implies supervising MSc and BSc projects as well as taking part in more traditional teaching.
In terms of qualifications a solid background in physics, electrical engineering or similar, is a clear advantage. The project will require both some theoretical and numerical work as well as experimental studies and demonstrations. You do not need to have a strong background in all these methods of study, but should also not be discouraged by any of them.
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education
.
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professors Tobias Gehring and Michael Galili together with Senior Researcher Mujtaba Zahidy
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.
The starting date is November 1 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Michael Galili (mgal@dtu.dk
) and Tobias Gehring (tobias.gehring@fysik.dtu.dk
)
You can read more about DTU Electro at https://electro.dtu.dk and about DTU Physics at www.fysik.dtu.dk/english/
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 27
August 2024 (23:59 - Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Electro is the electrical and photonics engineering department at the Technical University of Denmark. The department is world leading in a number of research areas including high-performance fibre data communication and transmission as well as quantum communication including high dimensional protocols. The department hosts state of the art facilities for numerical and experimental studies in these fields.
DTU Physics is the physics department of DTU and home to world leading research in a number of fields including quantum communication and a range of other applications of quantum technology. The department has excellent facilities for experimental investigations within these fields and extensive capabilities within theoretical and numerical studies.
This project will leverage the competencies and facilities of both departments.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Anker Engelunds Vej, 2800 Kongens Lyngby
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 27-08-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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