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06 August 2024
University of Luxembourg
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Peter Y A Ryan
More information: http://emea3.mrted.ly/3q4lu
QuSoft Amsterdam
Both positions will be part of QuSoft, the Dutch research centre for quantum software, launched in 2015 to combine the quantum computing research of CWI and of the University of Amsterdam. QuSoft’s mission is to use the extraordinary properties of quantum mechanics, such as superposition, interference and entanglement, to develop new algorithms, communication protocols, and applications for small and medium-sized prototypes as well as larger quantum computers. QuSoft values diversity and inclusion, and improving the gender representation within QuSoft is an urgent concern. To this end, we will, among equally qualified candidates, prioritise applications from women researchers (including identifying as).
The positions are in the area of quantum computing, particularly in one or more of the following subareas:
- quantum algorithms,
- quantum complexity theory,
- quantum error-correction and fault-tolerance,
- quantum cryptography,
- quantum simulation of molecules and materials,
- quantum information theory.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Stacey Jeffery
More information: https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/QuSoft/800609602/
Sorbonne University
The post-doc will conduct research at the intersection of theoretical cryptography and practical experiments on a quantum optical testbed to demonstrate a practical quantum advantage in terms of security and/or efficiency for advanced quantum cryptographic protocols.
The post-doc will be jointly supervised by Alex B. Grilo (CNRS, Sorbonne University), Eleni Diamanti (CNRS, Sorbonne University), and Ludovic Perret (EPITA & Sorbonne University). The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in quantum cryptography or cryptography with a strong motivation to work at the intersection of these two domains. Programming skills are a plus.
The position is for 12 months, renewable for up to 24 months, with a flexible start date. It is offered in the framework of the QSNP project, a European Quantum Flagship project aiming to develop quantum cryptography technology.
The PolSys team has strong expertise in post-quantum-cryptography whilst the QI team is an interdisciplinary research group covering computer science, theoretical physics and experimental quantum optics. We are based in LIP6, Sorbonne Université, in central Paris, and are founding members of interdisciplinary centers the Quantum Information Centre Sorbonne and the Paris Centre for Quantum Technologies. We strive to promote equality, diversity, inclusion and tolerance.
Applicants should send their CV, and a cover letter and arrange for at least two references to be sent to the contact person given below. The deadline for applications is 30/09/2024.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Ludovic Perret
The IACR Test-of-Time Award honors papers published at the 3 IACR flagship conferences 15 years ago which have had a lasting impact on the field.
The Test-of-Time award for Crypto 2009 is awarded to the following two papers:
Dual-System Encryption, by Brent Waters.
For introducing the dual-system technique, breaking through the partitioning-reductions barrier of pairing-based cryptography and enabling new and improved pairing-based cryptosystems.
Reconstructing RSA Private Keys from Random Key Bits, by Nadia Heninger and Hovav Shacham.
For introducing the go-to tool for side channel attacks on CRT-RSA that played a pivotal role in helping secure the Internet.
For more information, see https://www.iacr.org/testoftime.
Congratulations to all winners!