PhD Scholarship in Quantum Position: Grenoble Computer Science Laboratory (LIG) is offering a fully funded PhD position as part of the ANR JCJC project PraQPV. The project focuses on practical quantum position verification (QPV), an emerging area at the intersection of quantum physics, cryptography, and computer science. The position is supervised by Andreas Bluhm and Mehdi Mhalla, and aims to develop secure and experimentally viable QPV protocols.
🧠 PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Quantum Position Verification at Grenoble Computer Science Laboratory (LIG)
📊 Summary Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | PhD in Practical Quantum Position Verification |
| Supervisors | Andreas Bluhm, Mehdi Mhalla |
| Institution | Grenoble Computer Science Laboratory (LIG), Université Grenoble Alpes |
| Funding | Fully funded by ANR JCJC project PraQPV (ANR-24-CE47-3023) |
| Location | Grenoble, France |
| Duration | Typically 3 years |
| Start Date | End of 2025 (negotiable) |
| Application Deadline | August 31, 2025 |
| Contact Email | andreas.bluhm@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr |
🎓 Designation
PhD Candidate
🧪 Research Area
Quantum Cryptography, specifically:
- Quantum Position Verification (QPV)
- Quantum Information Theory
- Position-based Cryptography
- Secure Communication Protocols
📍 Location
Grenoble Computer Science Laboratory (LIG),
Université Grenoble Alpes,
Grenoble, France
✅ Eligibility / Qualification
- Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
- Familiarity with the mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics
- Knowledge in quantum information theory is highly desirable
- Strong grasp of linear algebra and mathematical proof techniques
- Willingness to acquire new mathematical and theoretical skills as needed
- Highly motivated and passionate about interdisciplinary research
📝 Job Description
- Conduct theoretical and practical research on quantum position verification protocols
- Analyze security of QPV schemes against bounded quantum attackers
- Contribute to protocol development that enhances real-world feasibility
- Explore implementation aspects of QPV based on existing results, such as the measuring protocol inspired by BB84
- Collaborate with experts in quantum cryptography and publish results in top-tier journals and conferences
📬 How to Apply
Send the following documents via email to andreas.bluhm@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr:
- A letter of motivation
- A CV
- Additionally, one reference letter should be sent directly by the referee to the same email address.
📩 Contact for Queries
- Andreas Bluhm: andreas.bluhm@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
- Mehdi Mhalla: mehdi.mhalla@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
📅 Last Date to Apply
August 31, 2025
