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Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford Projects “Time and the structure of quantum theory” and “Device-independent quantum information processing” Grade 07S Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Posted: 20th August 2012

The Department of Computer Science of University of Oxford seeks a postdoctoral research assistant; for 18 months (with the possibility of an extension to 24 months), to work on the projects “Time and the structure of quantum theory” (FQXI) and “Device independent quantum information processing” (EPSRC) with Dr Jonathan Barrett.

Summary:

The position is funded by the ERA-Net CHIST-ERA project Device-independent quantum information processing, and by the FQXI project Time and the structure of quantum theory. The research assistant will work alongside Dr Barrett on both projects simultaneously. The first will investigate the theory of quantum information processing using unknown or untrustworthy devices. The aim is to develop protocols for quantum cryptography, randomness generation, and other tasks, and to investigate the fundamental resource of quantum nonlocality. The second project will develop a better understanding of the role time plays in the formalism of quantum theory, and whether physical principles involving time can help to characterize the kinds of information processing that are physically possible.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform original interdisciplinary research at the interface of quantum information science and the foundations of quantum theory and to conduct individual research. 

Applicants should have or shortly be about to obtain a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and should have and should have research experience in the foundations of quantum theory, or quantum information science, or both.

This post is a full time appointment, offered on a fixed term contract basis  of up to 18 months (with the possibility of an extension to 24 months), and has a salary on the University grade 7 currently £29,249 - £35,938 p.a.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 17th September 2012.  The starting date is October 2012. 

For further details see documents below and to apply please visit:

https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=104150

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