Postdoc on Physical Layer Security for Free-Space Optical Satellite Channels in Netherlands

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Job description

Fully funded postdoctoral scholarship in The Netherlands offering an opportunity for international applicants. This exciting position delves into the fascinating realm of physical layer security for free-space optical (FSO) satellite channels, offering you the chance to make groundbreaking advancements in a rapidly evolving field.

The project aims to enhance security by combining quantum key generation with classical key generation using physical layer security. The project, part of the LaiQa collaborative EU research project, consists of prestigious institutes, observatories, and companies across Europe. The goal is to enhance security, enable higher secure key rates, and enable longer-distance secure communications. The post-doc position involves performing secrecy analysis and developing physical layer security schemes to complement existing quantum key generation schemes.

Job Summary:

Job Title: Postdoc on Physical Layer Security for Free-Space Optical Satellite Channels
Employer: Eindhoven University of Technology
Job Location: De Zaale Eindhoven, Netherlands
Published Date: 2024-04-12
Application deadline: 2024-05-12 23:59 (Europe/Amsterdam) 2024-05-12 23:59 (CET)
Job type: Postdoc
Field of Research: Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering, Signal Processing, Systems Engineering, Engineering Physics, Optics

Job Requirements

PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
You must be an independent academic researcher evidenced by your previous publications
A research background in signal processing and communication theory.
Have complete information on physical-layer and data-link layer communications and security.
Have good hands-on modeling communication systems and channel models with Matlab, Python, or C++.
Experience in the field of quantum key distribution, free space optics, or telecommunication engineering for space applications is a plus.
Able to teach students, and shape new research plans.
Have good proficiency in written and verbal English.

Job Offers

A rewarding job at a dynamic, ambitious university, interdisciplinary, and international network, on a beautiful, green campus near the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

1.5 years Full-time job.
The Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities sets a minimum salary of €3,877 and a maximum salary of €5,090 for scale 10.
An 8.3% year-end bonus and 8% annual vacation compensation.
High-quality training programs covering general skills, didactic, and research and valuation issues.
The university offers a top-notch technical infrastructure, on-campus childcare, sports facilities, partially paid parental leave, allowances for commuting, remote work, and internet expenses.