The Raman Research Institute, funded by the Government of India, is a premier institute engaged in research in basic sciences. More information about the Institute, the fields of research, and other details can be viewed at its website www.rri.res.in.
Applications are invited from individuals for a contract based Scientific Officer – C position at the Quantum Information and Computing lab, for a period of one year, with a possible extension up to four years or coterminous with the project (whichever is earlier). The yearly extension will be based on annual performance review, which will be conducted at RRI.
The candidates must possess good academic record and experimental research aptitude in Physics, especially in the areas of Quantum Physics and Optics.
The Quantum Information and Computing (QuIC) lab of RRI is working on a mega project on Quantum Experiments with Satellite Technology (QuEST) in collaboration with the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) [http://www.rri.res.in/quic/landing_QKD.php]. The project is aimed at developing quantum communications technologies using satellites. As algorithmic breakthroughs and imminent advent of quantum computers both pose immense threats to classical key distribution based communication tools, quantum key distribution proves to be the only available means of providing information theoretically secure avenues of secure communications, es pecially important in strategic sectors like banking and defence.
Through this project, RRI with support from the URSC will develop new tools in quantum key distribution which will also involve satellite based technologies.
The selected candidate under this announcement will avail a unique opportunity to participate in this internationally competitive effort towards quantum communications experiments in the free space domain, some involving communication via dedicated satellites , as well as international linkages.
We are currently looking for one appointment within the Quantum Information and Computing lab, Light and Matter Physics group of the Institute. The appointment is on a contractual basis. The candidates will be associated with the Quantum Information and Computing lab, LAMP Group of the Institute. The appointee will be expected to work in a team and should be willing to travel and work outdoors as may be required.
The last date for receipt of applications is 19th June, 2020. Applications received after the last date will not be considered. For more information about the position and how to apply, click here.