Research Fellow Research Associate (Quantum Communication Simulation)
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Research Associate / Research Fellow Simulation and Digital Twins for Quantum Communication Security Testing and Evaluation ()
The Fraunhofer Singapore Research Centre is an independent research centre established at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). It forms part of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft () one of the worlds leading applied research organizations with around 32000 employees predominantly scientists and Singapore Fraunhofer operates two closely linked but legally independent entities: () and Fraunhofer Singapore Research Ltd the first Fraunhofer affiliate in Asia. Both work in joint facilities to advance applied R&D bridging academia and industry in cutting-edge technological domains.
We invite applications for a Research Associate / Research Fellow (full-time) focusing on simulation and digital twins for quantum communication security testing and evaluation. You will work in an interdisciplinary and international team that combines theoretical and experimental perspectives to jointly develop new approaches and paths for QKD testing and evaluation. The team includes experts from QKD quantum optics quantum information cryptographic engineering and security testing and evaluation. Together the team develops novel security evaluation frameworks that advance the testing evaluation and assurance of quantum communication systems.
A key part of this role is the design and development of simulation pipelines and digital twin architectures that couple virtual simulation environments with physical QKD security testbeds. This also includes using AI-based modelling learning-enhanced co-simulation and predictive analytics to improve the fidelity automation and scalability of quantum communication security evaluations.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct advanced R&D in the theoretical and practical evaluation of quantum key distribution technologies and quantum cryptography implementations.
Develop co-simulation pipelines and digital twin frameworks for quantum communication and quantum attack characterization.
Simulate quantum communication systems quantum hacking attacks and security evaluation scenarios assessing countermeasure effectiveness.
Collaborate with experimental teams to design experiments collect component characterization data and demonstrate simulation-driven evaluation capabilities for physical testbeds.
Collaborate with quantum information theorists to integrate secure key rate calculations with simulations.
Investigate and apply AI and machine learning techniques to improve and support secure-by-design development automated optimization and adaptive co-simulation and testing workflows for QKD systems and protocols.
Translate research insights into tools methodologies and frameworks for quantum security testing and certification.
Contribute to publications in leading international conferences and journals in quantum communication simulation and cybersecurity.
Prepare technical documentation reports and system design descriptions to support ongoing projects.
Job Requirements:
PhD or MSc/MEnginPhysicsComputer Science or related disciplines with a focus onquantum physics or quantum information or digital twins and simulation for physical systems.
Strong foundation inmathematical modeling simulationandquantum mechanics.
High proficiency inscientific programming(Python C MATLAB or similar) with experience in simulation frameworks (e.g. NetSquid QuTiP)
Demonstrated expertise inmodelling and simulation particularly inco-simulation of complex systems(e.g. quantum optics communication networks or cyber-physical systems).
Experience withdigital twin developmentorsimulation pipelinesintegrating both virtual and physical components.
Working knowledge ofquantum opticsandclassical information securityprinciples (e.g. testing evaluation and certification processes).
Proficiency in artificial intelligence for simulation and co-simulation tasks.
Experience contributing toscientific software projectsusing modern software engineering practices (version control CI/CD reproducibility).
Strong analytical independent problem-solving and project execution skills under time constraints.
Excellentcommunication and collaboration skills with the ability to bridge domains (quantum theory hardware security engineering) in a multidisciplinary international team.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTURequired Experience:
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Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
About Company
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.
