Freelance - Quantum Photonic Simulation and QKD Integration

Job description

Job Title: Freelance Researcher — Quantum Photonic Simulation and QKD Integration

Work Type: Remote

Experience: 3 to 4 Yrs Writing & Coding Experienced /Fresher Not Eligible

Hiring: immediate Joiner Same Day

Job Types: Freelance, Volunteer

Job Purpose:

To conduct software-based simulation and integration of quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols with a pre-designed 2D photonic model (microring resonator + plasmonic structure), using COMSOL-derived parameters. The researcher will develop, validate, and optimize QKD protocol simulations, focusing on quantum channel modeling, protocol-level evaluation, and secure key rate analysis.

Required Qualification:

· Master’s or PhD in Physics, Photonics, Quantum Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

· Strong focus on quantum optics, quantum information, or photonic device modelling preferred.

Tools to be Familiar:

· Python (mandatory) — strong coding and data analysis skills

· QuTiP (Quantum Toolbox in Python) — quantum state modeling, operator application

· Advantageous: NetSquid, SimulaQron, MATLAB, Lumerical FDTD (for cross-referencing COMSOL results)

Required Experience:

· Prior work or academic research in quantum optics or photonics simulation.

· Hands-on experience in modelling quantum channels, simulating QKD protocols (BB84, E91).

· Proven ability to analyse simulation data and produce technical reports.

Required Knowledge/Skills:

· Solid understanding of quantum communication protocols (BB84, E91).

· Ability to model photonic device effects (loss, phase shift, decoherence) on quantum states.

· Proficiency in coding quantum simulations, applying quantum operators, and interpreting results (QBER, key rate).

· Strong problem-solving skills, documentation, and communication abilities.

Role & Responsibility

· Develop a software simulation workflow to integrate COMSOL-derived 2D photonic model parameters (transmission, phase shift, loss) with QKD protocol simulation.

· Build quantum optical channel models using Python + QuTiP (or equivalent).

· Implement and validate QKD protocol logic (BB84 mandatory; E91 optional).

· Analyze system performance: compute QBER, secure key rate, impact of device imperfections.

· Provide recommendations for optimizing photonic model parameters for QKD compatibility.

· Deliver clean, well-documented code and a final technical report summarizing methodology, results, and insights.

· Collaborate remotely and provide regular updates through agreed communication channels.

Costing: Based on the Project Basis-15 k Start

Contact person:
Gray-95661 33822

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance, Volunteer
Contract length: 1 month

Pay: From ₹10,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote