Applications are invited for 1 PhD and 1 Postdoctoral position in the areas of quantum cryptography and quantum foundations at QICI Quantum Information and Computation Initiative of the Department of Computer Science, The University of Hong Kong.

The successful applicants will work in the groups of Profs. Ravi Ramanathan and Giulio Chiribella with a focus on developing new tools and protocols in a device- and semi-device-independent framework. Candidates will have opportunities to collaborate with overseas research groups of Prof. Pawel Horodecki at ICTQT Gdansk, and Prof. Stefano Pironio at ULB Brussels.

Postdoc applicants must have a doctoral degree in Physics, Computer Science, or Mathematics and have a proven record of research in the areas of quantum information science or quantum foundations. Expertise in quantum correlations, convex optimisation and/or quantum optics is welcome.

Applications should be sent to qici.secretariat@gmail.com and should include a CV. Postdoc applicants must also include a list of publications, a research statement and reference letters by two referees sent directly by the referees. The application deadline is 12 May 2024 or until the positions are filled.