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PhD student position in quantum cryptography, Amsterdam (The Netherlands)

The Institute for Logic, Language & Computation (ILLC) at the University 
of Amsterdam, and the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) are looking for 
a PhD candidate in the area of quantum cryptography under the supervision 
of Dr. Christian Schaffner.

The 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 are preferred;
* demonstrated research abilities by completion of an (undergraduate)
research project;
* good academic writing and presentation skills;
* good social and organisational skills.


Preferred starting date is 1 December 2014.

Further information and application procedure can be found at:
http://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/working-at-the-uva/vacancies/item/14-295.html