The QuantumInternet.it research group at the University of Naples Federico II is seeking highly motivated candidates for multiple positions within the ERC Consolidator Grant project QNattyNet lead by Prof. Angela Sara Cacciapuoti. We are hiring at both Junior (MSc, PhD) and Senior (Postdoc) levels.
Why Apply?
• Be part of an internationally renowned research team
• Access a cutting-edge testbed for fiber-based entangled networks
• Collaborate in a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment
Eligibility & Requirements
Ideal candidates:
• Must be legally eligible to work in Italy (EU) starting in Spring/Autumn 2025
• Have experience in academic research and enjoy working within a team of researchers,
postdocs, and PhD students
• Are eager to broaden their expertise by contributing to innovative, cross-disciplinary research
For informal inquiries about this opportunity, contact info@quantuminternet.it
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
• presentation letter with a declaration of interest
• curriculum Vitae, including contact details
• the contact e-mail of three potential referees
As an R&D Quantum Engineer, you will contribute to the design and implementation of entanglement-based quantum communication protocols and network functionalities.
You will work within an interdisciplinary team to develop and deploy next-generation quantum networking solutions within the Quantum Internet testbed @ Federico II.
Required Qualifications
• MSc in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Experimental experience in one or more of the following domains:
• quantum optics
• quantum optical communications over fiber
• quantum networks
Preferred Skills:
• Programming proficiency in Python/C++
For the PostDoc Position, a PhD in a relevant field is required
