QKD Networks and Standards Officer

Job summary

This role involves leading standardization efforts in quantum key distribution (QKD) and managing technical contributions to the EuroQCI initiative. The successful candidate will bridge laboratory research and international deployment, co-author technical standards, and support research activities in continuous-variable QKD systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in standardization within the QKD field.
• Background in key management for QKD networks.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Expertise in continuous-variable quantum key distribution and photonic integration.
• Excellent English writing and communication skills.
• PhD in quantum optics.

Responsibilities

What we offer

Work setup

• Contribute to writing and commenting on QKD standards.
• Coordinate cross-border QKD network activities, focusing on key management.
• Produce technical deliverables and represent the organization at relevant events.
• Support research in photonic integration of continuous-variable QKD.
• Assist in writing grant proposals and support PhD students and postdocs with publications.
• A collaborative and innovative research environment.
• Opportunity to influence European quantum infrastructure and standards.
• Engagement with international stakeholders and partners.
• This is a part-time position (80% of full-time) based on-site, limited to three years.