Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Researcher in Quantum Communications

University of Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom

ID: 7113523 (Ref.No. EPSEE1080)
Posted: October 17, 2022

Job Description

Are you a rising star in the field of quantum communications research? Would you like to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology? Do you want to further your career and attain a PhD in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities? 

You will join a recently funded European Doctoral Network (DN) on quantum-safe Internet: QSI. QSI offers high-level doctoral training to over 10 Doctoral Researchers (DRs). DRs will be supervised by researchers across the network, will be exposed to different sectors via planned placements, attend summer schools, and contribute to and organise workshops and conferences. You will be funded for 3 years and will pursue a doctoral degree during this time.

This DR position is based in the University of Leeds and concerns the future generation of quantum communications networks. In particular, this project looks at different architectures for quantum-repeater based networks and performs a cost comparison for different solutions proposed. This project will be supervised by Prof Razavi, in collaboration with several other researchers across the network.


Important eligibility rules for this position: 

There are no restrictions on the nationality, but


What we offer in return

And much more!  


To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Mohsen Razavi, Professor in Quantum Communications 

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 9406 or email: [email protected] 


Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences
School/Institute:  School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Category:  Research
Grade:  Off grading structure
Salary:  p.a.
Working Time:  37.5 hours per week
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (3 years due to grant funding)
Release Date:  Friday 14 October 2022
Closing Date:  Wednesday 30 November 2022
Interview Date:  To be confirmed
Reference:  EPSEE1080


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