Applications are invited for the post of Research Scientist in the Quantum Information Group at Toshiba Research Europe Ltd. Research will be conducted on novel components and systems for quantum cryptography and is mainly experimental in character.

Candidates should hold a PhD in Physics, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline and demonstrated outstanding achievement in experimental quantum cryptography or quantum optics. Experience of optoelectronic components, fibre optic systems, digital electronics and control software would be an advantage.

The research will involve collaboration with several European universities, as well as Toshiba’s R&D Center in Japan.

Applicants should send a CV, contact details of three referees and a covering letter, to:
Dr A J Shields, Assistant Managing Director
Toshiba Research Europe Ltd., Cambridge Research Laboratory
208 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road
Cambridge. CB4 0GZ UK.
URL : www.quantum.toshiba.co.uk
E-mail: qigjobs (at) crl.toshiba.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 29 March 2011