The Institute for Logic, Language & Computation (ILLC) at the University of Amsterdam, and the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) are looking for a PhD candidate in the area of quantum cryptography.

The aim of the PhD project is to develop new quantum-cryptographic protocols (beyond the task of key distribution) and explore their possibilities and limitations. An example of an active research topic is position-based quantum cryptography. Another aspect is to investigate the security of classical cryptographic schemes against quantum adversaries (post-quantum cryptography).

Full-time appointment is on a temporary basis for a period of four years. For the first two years the PhD candidate will be appointed at the ILLC, University of Amsterdam, initially for a period of 18 months and then, on positive evaluation, for a further six months. During the final two years, the PhD candidate will be employed by the Centrum Wiskunde and Informatica (CWI). On the basis of a full-time appointment (38 hours per week), the gross monthly salary amounts to €2,083 during the first year, rising to €2,664 during the fourth year.

Requirements:
* A Master's degree with excellent grades in computer science, mathematics or physics with outstanding results or a comparable degree;
* candidates with a strong background in cryptography or quantum information processing are preferred;
* good academic writing and presentation skills;
* good social and organisational skills.

Preferred starting date is 1 September 2014 (or earlier if possible). Further information and application procedure can be found at:
[http://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/working-at-the-uva/vacancies/item/14-...