Vacancy I. D.: 040324 - Postdoctoral Researcher Optical Ground Station x 2 (24-Month Specified Purpose) Contract: 24 month Full-Time Specified Purpose Contract Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the post is €49,396 - €53,391 p.a.
(Research Ireland Postdoctoral Researcher (Level 2 A) Point 3 - Point 6) Walton Institute is looking to hire two Postdoctoral Researchers to work on national and EU projects linked to the research area of quantum communication.
Walton Institute in SETU is a partner in the Research Ireland Centre CONNECT for Future Networks and Communications with ongoing projects in quantum and satellite communications as well as being a lead partner in the Euro QCI initiative which focuses on building a pan-European secure quantum communication infrastructure.
The role will focus on the development, implementation, testing and management of an optical ground station along with a range of use cases for terrestrial and satellite quantum and optical communication networks.
These include but are not limited to optical ground station technology, satellite QKD, encryption, high speed free space optical communication, classical-quantum co-existence, quantum communication protocols, quantum entanglement networks, quantum sources and detectors, and quantum systems architecture.
Eligible applicants will have a Ph D degree in Physics/ Computer Science/ Engineering with an interest in quantum technology.
They are also required to have strong expertise and laboratory skills in physics / engineering.
If you are interested in working in a unique research organisation within the higher education sector, Walton Institute offers a culture that promotes autonomy and the pursuit of individual interests and ideas.
We're excited about opportunities that will create new technologies, advance existing ones and we will actively support the commercialisation process of these technologies.
This provides you with the opportunity to explore your own creativity and work on cutting edge technologies across a variety of challenging projects, engaging and collaborating with like-minded people.
Walton Institute ultimately offers flexibility in a great working environment for those looking to embark on a challenge.
Application Process: Applications must be made through the online recruitment system on SETU's Vacancies page on the website.
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