IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center provides Czech and foreign research teams from academia and industry with state-of-the-art technology and services in the areas of high-performance computing, numerical simulations, data analysis, and artificial intelligence. We currently operate four supercomputers: Anselm, Salomon, Barbora, and a specialized DGX-2 system for calculations in the field of artificial intelligence. IT4Innovations is also a research center with strong international connections. More at www.it4i.cz. We are looking for an employee for the position in the Big Data Analysis Lab:

SENIOR RESEARCHER

Job description:

  • quantum key distribution, quantum networks, quantum cryptography, QKD simulations, quantum communications, SDN and Key management,
  • coordination and leading research activities,
  • publishing the achieved results in highly ranked journals and conferences,
  • preparing a project of industrial or contractual research.

Requirements:

  • university degree in natural and technical sciences, at least Ph.D. or CSc. degree is required,
  • experience with publishing in highly ranked journals,
  • experience with leading research teams,
  • experience with international scientific projects (team member or principal investigator),
  • excellente knowledge in the field of quantum cryptography,
  • high degree of autonomy,
  • ability to work in a team,
  • time flexibility, willingness to travel abroad,
  • active English language knowledge at least on the B2 level.

Benefits:

  • payment based on the candidate's experience,
  • main employment,
  • opportunity to participate in implementing interesting research projects,
  • flexible working hours,
  • in-house catering,
  • 6 weeks of vacation,
  • modern working environment.

Commencement of Employment:

  • 1. 2. 2020 or by agreement.

Type of Employment:

  • employment time between: 50 %,
  • fixed-term employment.

The application form substantiated with a letter of motivation and CV should be sent electronically by January 24th, 2021, to the following email address: petra.brozova@vsb.cz. As for the subject of the email message, indicate "OC FOR THE SENIOR RESEARCHER POSITION IN THE BIG DATA ANALYSIS LAB".