We are looking for motivated candidates to join our research group at the University of Padua (Italy) and work on cutting-edge topics in Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG) for ground and space!
Several fully funded PhD scholarships are available in the field of quantum communication for the 41st PhD cycle:
14 scholarships with free research topics
4 scholarships with specific research topics, including:
Design, development, and characterization of integrated photonic QKD systems (2 positions).
Development of a multidimensional QKD system for an ESA project (1 position)
Development of a free-space QKD system funded by ThinkQuantum (1 position)
The application deadline is May 13th, 2025, at 1:00 PM CEST.
List of available scholarships (Department of Information Engineering): https://lnkd.in/dB_qxdcB
If you have a Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or related fields and you are passionate about quantum technologies, don't miss this opportunity!
How to apply
All applications are handeled through :https://pica.cineca.it/unipd/dottorati41/
Application instructions are available at: https://www.unipd.it/en/phd-courses-2025-2026
PhD in Quantum Communication at the University of Padova
We are looking for motivated candidates to join our research group at the University of Padua (Italy) and work on cutting-edge topics in Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG) for ground and space!
Several fully funded PhD scholarships are available in the field of quantum communication for the 41st PhD cycle:
14 scholarships with free research topics
4 scholarships with specific research topics, including:
Design, development, and characterization of integrated photonic QKD systems (2 positions).
Development of a multidimensional QKD system for an ESA project (1 position)
Development of a free-space QKD system funded by ThinkQuantum (1 position)
The application deadline is May 13th, 2025, at 1:00 PM CEST.
All information on the application process: https://www.unipd.it/en/phd-courses-2025-2026
List of available scholarships (Department of Information Engineering): https://lnkd.in/dB_qxdcB
If you have a Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or related fields and you are passionate about quantum technologies, don't miss this opportunity!
