Doctoral Candidate – Designing, Managing and Debugging Quantum Networks (QUESTING)
VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (MSCA-DN 101227218)

This PhD position is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network QUESTING, which connects leading European universities and research institutions. The programme aims to educate a new generation of experts in quantum technologies.

Your research will focus on optimizing Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), specifically improving the efficiency of secure key generation during the post-processing phase.

What you will work on

• research in quantum networks and quantum cryptography (QKD)
• design and optimization of algorithms (LDPC, Polar codes)
• application of machine learning methods for network optimization
• working with real data and simulation tools
• collaboration on international research projects

The PhD programme also includes international secondments:
• University of Essex (United Kingdom)
• Austrian Institute of Technology (Austria)

What we offer

• fully funded PhD position (MSCA)
• opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in quantum technologies
• access to unique research infrastructure (e.g. LUMI-Q, CZ-QCI)
• international collaboration and mobility
• support for professional development and participation in conferences

Start date: September 2026
Application deadline: May 31, 2026

More information and application details:
https://www.euraxess.cz/jobs/424766