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The Vigo Quantum Communication Center at the University of Vigo (Spain) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in experimental quantum communication. You will work in the laboratory of Quantum Communication Technology under the supervision of Prof. Hugo Zbinden and Dr. Davide Rusca. The project is aimed at modelling, characterizing and developing implementation secure communications prototypes. Requested experience and skills – A PhD or equivalent, or be near completion thereof, in physics or a related field. – A good past research/publication record – Knowledge and/or previous experience in quantum optics and fibre optics. – Independence, ability to manage own academic research and PhD students – Fluent in English, good communication skills, ability to write publications and research proposals.   Contact Interested candidates should send a short motivation letter and their cv to drusca@vqcc.uvigo.es Don’t hesitate to contact Davide Rusca for more information.

The Vigo Quantum Communication Center (VQCC) at the University of Vigo invites applications for an electronics engineer position. The successful candidate will work in close contact with the five scientific groups at the Centre to develop various digital and analogue electronic solutions for various applications in quantum communication and computation research. SELECTION CRITERIA REQUIRED • A university degree and work experience in electrical engineering or a related field. • Proficiency in designing, simulating, and testing both digital and analogue circuits. • Investigative skills and ability to de-bug and correct electronic circuits. • Good communication skills, including fluent oral and written English as well as the ability to write clear and concise engineering documentation. DESIRABLE • Proficiency in using PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, or Eagle) and understanding PCB manufacturing processes, including communication with suppliers and cost optimization. • Skills in designing amplifiers, filters, ADCs/DACs, and other essential analogue components, including high-speed electronics (up to a few GHz). • Experience with circuit simulation software such as LTspice, PSPICE, or Multisim. • Expertise in optical communications, detection, emission and modulation electronics. • Experience with programming microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, PIC) and FPGA development using VHDL/Verilog. Please send your cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to lcurra@vqcc.uvigo.es with the reference: "Electronics Engineer Vacancy".

The Vigo Quantum Communication Center at the University of Vigo (Spain) invites applications for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in experimental quantum optics. You will work in the new quantum computing lab under the supervision of Professor Alexander Lvovsky (https://quantech.group/). The project is aimed at constructing a quantum optical neural network for combinatorial optimization. * Selection criteria [for postdocs]: Essential - A PhD or equivalent, or be near completion thereof, in physics or a related field. - A superb past research/publication record - Demonstrable excellence in free-space experimental optics - Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings - Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities - Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation Desirable - Expertise in neural networks and machine learning - Expertise in optical and computational imaging - Awareness of quantum science and technology - Expertise in analogue electronics and circuit design. - Preference will be given to candidates from the European Union. * Selection criteria [for PhD students]: Essential - A BS or MS degree, or be near completion thereof, in physics or a related field - Excellent academic record - Good knowledge of optics and quantum mechanics - Good command of English for written and oral communication Desirable - Expertise in neural networks and machine learning - Publications in peer reviewed scientific periodicals - Awareness of quantum science and technology - Expertise in analogue electronics and circuit design. - Preference will be given to candidates from the European Union. Contact address and required documentation:  Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Prof. Alexander Lvovsky alex.lvovsky@physics.ox.ac.uk for more information. They should send the following documents: - Cover letter - Curriculum Vitae - Contact information of at least two referees