ISOM UPM offers: a work contract for a highly motivated postdoc with high academic performance, strongly determined to participate and contribute to a breakthrough project on the subject of quantum communications.
The final goal of the project is design and installation of the first quantum network capable of connecting entire Europe. The work will focus on the assembly of an experimental quantum key distribution system and its integration into the global optical fiber network.
The research will be carried out at the Institute for Optoelectronic Systems and Microtechnology (www.isom.upm.es), at the faculty ETSI Telecommunicación, in a close collaboration with the research group on Information and Quantum Computing (GIICC) at the faculty ETSI Informática, both faculties at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.

REQUIREMENTS:
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A PhD in the area of quantum communications/technologies, preferentially in design and assembly of experimental quantum communications systems.
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A degree in: Physics, Electrical/Telecommunication/Material Engineering or in a similar area
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Full professional competence in English. Knowledge of Spanish will be positively valued.
JOB CONDITIONS:
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2-year contract; extendable.
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Annual Gross Salary: 40,000 € -60,000 € per year; commensurate with experience.
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Health and Social benefits according to Spanish law.
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Participation in an innovative breakthrough project.
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Work in a highly competent and competitive international environement.
APPLICATION:
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Send a short CV and a short motivationletterto Vicente Martín (vicente.martin@upm.es) and/or Zarko Gacevic (zarko.gacevic@upm.es).
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Attach a copy of your PhD/university degree certificateto the application.