Post-Doctoral Research Visit F/M Methods for the analysis of quantum cryptographic protocols

Post-Doctoral Research Visit F/M Methods for the analysis of quantum cryptographic protocols Download job offer in PDF format Contract type : Fixed-term contract Renewable contract : Yes Level of qualifications required : PhD or equivalent Fonction : Post-Doctoral Research Visit About the research centre or Inria department The Inria research centre in Lyon is the 9th Inria research centre, formally created in January 2022. It brings together approximately 410 people in 20 research teams and research support services. Its staff are distributed in Villeurbanne, Lyon Gerland, and Saint-Etienne. The Lyon centre is active in the fields of software, distributed and high-performance computing, embedded systems, quantum computing and privacy in the digital world, but also in digital health and computational biology. Context The position is in the QInfo team. The candidate will collaborate with Omar Fawzi and other members of the team. Assignment The candidate will conduct research and help with the supervision of masters and PhD students in the team. Main activities Main activities : Further develop the entropy accumulation methodology for the analysis of device independent protocols in quantum cryptography, both in terms of the theoretical framework as well as numerical methods to compute the rates. Additional activities : Transform numerical bounds into certified ones (potentially using proof assistants) Benefits package • Subsidized meals • Partial reimbursement of public transport costs • Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.) • Possibility of teleworking (90 days / year) and flexible organization of working hours • Social, cultural and sports events and activities • Access to vocational training • Social security coverage Remuneration 2788 € gross salary / month Apply for this position Share • Facebook • Linkedin • Twitter • Email General Information • Theme/Domain : Algorithmics, Computer Algebra and Cryptology Scientific computing (BAP E) • Town/city : Lyon • Inria Center : Centre Inria de Lyon • Starting date : 2026-11-01 • Duration of contract : 12 months • Deadline to apply : 2026-08-31 Warning : you must enter your e-mail address in order to save your application to Inria. Applications must be submitted online on the Inria website. Processing of applications sent from other channels is not guaranteed. Instruction to apply Applications must be submitted online via the Inria website. Processing of applications submitted via other channels is not guaranteed. Defence Security : This position is likely to be situated in a restricted area (ZRR), as defined in Decree No. 2011-1425 relating to the protection of national scientific and technical potential (PPST).Authorisation to enter an area is granted by the director of the unit, following a favourable Ministerial decision, as defined in the decree of 3 July 2012 relating to the PPST. An unfavourable Ministerial decision in respect of a position situated in a ZRR would result in the cancellation of the appointment. Recruitment Policy : As part of its diversity policy, all Inria positions are accessible to people with disabilities. Contacts • Inria Team : QINFO • Recruiter : Fawzi Omar / omar.fawzi@inria.fr The keys to success • Solid background in quantum information • Motivation and hard work • Willingness to collaborate with experimental physicists About Inria Inria, the French national institute for research in digital science and technology, supports the French government in national research and innovation strategies in the digital field, acting as Digital Programs Agency. Inria leads over 300 research and innovation projects with its 3,500 scientists, engineers, and support staff, in partnership with universities and the digital ecosystem (businesses, entrepreneurs, and public stakeholders). Together, we explore strategic fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, cloud technologies, digital transformation in healthcare, digital twins, and digital technologies for defence. We develop practical solutions such as software, tech startups, partnerships with national companies, and cutting-edge training programmes. Our goal is to drive scientific, technological, and industrial excellence to ensure France’s digital sovereignty.