The Quantum Information Processing (QIP) Group is based in HP Labs Bristol UK, and is part of the Information and Quantum Systems Laboratory (IQSL). The QIP group is seeking applicants for a fixed-term research appointment for two years, to work on the next stages of the implementation of "consumer quantum key distribution", HP's most advanced quantum information technology. The appointee will carry out research and development on short-range, free-space QKD for consumer applications.

Informal enquiries may be sent to bill.munro@hp.com or tim.spiller@hp.com and further details of our research can be found at http://www.hpl.hp.com/research/qip. Formal applications must be made on line at http://h10055.www1.hp.com/jobsathp/ searching on job number 271239. Closing date for applications 30 November 2008.