Job opening

Geneva, Oct. 3rd, 2011

ID Quantique, based in Geneva Switzerland, is an innovative and fast-growing company active in the field of high-speed network encryption and quantum key distribution. Within the framework of an FP7 research project, ID Quantique is opening a:

Postdoc Position in Information Security

Quantum Key Distribution is a technology that exploits the laws of quantum physics to guarantee the security of communications across optical networks. ID Quantique played a prominent role in the development of this technology and was the first vendor to bring a product to market. It is now carrying out an EU funded research project to conduct a rigorous and in-depth analysis of the security of Quantum Key Distribution technology in view of achieving standardized information assurance.

ID Quantique is seeking to hire a Postdoc who will carry out research on methods for

the design and analysis of security of quantum key distribution systems. This includes: analyzing existing frameworks and adapting them to quantum key distribution, developing threat models as well as evaluating existing systems.

Profile:

Ph.D. in information security or cryptography
Good understanding of system architectures and coding methodologies
Experienced in Linux operating systems
Ability to independently and as part of a team
Good command of the English language
Excellent oral and written communication skills

You will be hired by ID Quantique on an FP7 Marie Curie project for an 18 month assignment. Due to Trans-national mobility requirements, you should not have resided in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the past 3 years. After the completion of the project, a permanent R&D position may be available.

We offer an exciting and multidisciplinary industrial research position, with diverse activities and flexible working hours, in a fast moving organization located in Geneva, a diverse and multicultural city consistently rated among the best cities in the world in which to live. This position is ideal for a candidate with a scientific background wishing to embrace an industrial career, while maintaining a close relation with scientific research.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a brief description of research interests, a list of publications and one letter of recommendation from supervisor or employers. Applications and inquiries should be sent by email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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