The aim of the BMFTR research project “Q-Cyber” is to explore new approaches to networked multi-party quantum communication applications and to evaluate their practical feasibility and security. We will implement and investigate a range of advanced multipartite quantum communication protocols. We will develop suitable hardware solutions for the use of multipartite entangled quantum states as a fundamental resource in future quantum networks. We will test quantum-networked communication under application-oriented conditions in a real fibre-optic network within an academically and industrially oriented ecosystem.
Join our cutting-edge research team realise quantum networks and to bring multipartite quantum communication protocols to real life:
- Work on the technical realisation of real-life multipartite quantum networks with multiple node and photonic quantum hardware
- Implement advanced quantum-network protocols including quantum conference key agreement, networked quantum computing.
You have:
- Interest in collaborative and interdisciplinary research
- MSc in Physics, or related
- Experience in experimental quantum optics and (photonic) quantum technologies
- Programming skills (Python, Mathematica, Matlab, …)
Be part of the future of quantum innovation—apply now!
Send your application by Feb 15th 2026 with:
- Short statement of research interests (max. 1 page) & prior experience
- CV
- Certificates or transcript of records
- Contact details of three referees
The positions are fixed term and available until filled. The positions are funded via the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space, Project Q-Cyber(75% TVL E13).
For more information:
please contact Prof. Dr. Stefanie Barz: barz@fmq.uni-stuttgart.de, www.barzgroup.de
