Phd Scholarships in Csiro Next Generation Graduate Program:quantum Information Technology: Industry Readiness and Applications

**The Opportunity**

Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate and present valid and current Australian work rights.

It will deliver novel quantum-safe cryptography technologies to protect online systems from QC attacks, and accelerate the adoption of quantum-enhanced cybersecurity, AI, optimisation and simulation algorithms across Australian industries - aligning with the Digital Economy 2030 strategy.

We are looking to recruit postgraduate research students (at either Honours, Masters thesis, or PhD level) for the following three projects with our industry partner Senetas. Senetas is a global leader in cybersecurity based in Melbourne, Australia. Its hardware and software products protect commercial, government, defence and critical infrastructure data in over 40 countries.
- Quantum-Resistant Cryptography for Cloud-Based File Sharing Systems- The aim of this project is to design and evaluate practical quantum-resistant (aka post-quantum) cryptosystems suitable for enhancing security of and providing novel functionalities to a cloud based file sharing system. The outcomes of the project will be applied in novel secure file system products of Senetas.
- Quantum-Resistant Cryptography for Network Encryptors- Quantum-Resistant Digital Provenance**Diversity drives innovation**

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We help our students unlock their full potential and shape the future of quantum and quantum-safe emerging technologies, with the understanding that diversity in thought and backgrounds is crucial for innovation.

Our program is designed to bring together a community of creative thinkers from various disciplines, building a collaborative and inclusive environment for learning and discovery.

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be domestic students as per the Higher Education Support Act at the time of award. Domestic students include:
a. Australian citizens,

b. Australian permanent residents,

c. a person entitled to stay in Australia, or to enter and stay in Australia, without any limitation as to time; or

d. a New Zealand citizen.

Scholarships are available for students at Honours and all postgraduate levels across Australian universities. Visit nsclab.org/NGGP-Security/index.html for more information.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) scholarship holders must enrol in a full-time degree.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our CSIRO Next Generation Graduate Program **Quantum Information Technology: Industry Readiness and Applications**.

Scholarship holders must undertake industry placements with industry partner(s) of the program within which the student enrols.

Students must register and complete the coursework component of the Next Generation Graduates Program within the within the first 12 months of receipt of a scholarship.

Students who receive a scholarship are expected to undertake their training in Australia and endeavour to remain in Australia for two years following completion of their degree.

The successful applicant will be expected to enrol by **July 2025**.

**This position has a two-stage selection process**:
EOIs should include the following attachments:

- a cover letter (one A4 page maximum) explaining the applicant’s suitability for and interest in the topic;
- a curriculum vitae, including any relevant work experience (and a list of published works, if applicable);
- a copy of academic transcripts for all higher education qualifications;
- contact details of two academic referees
- evidence of meeting domestic students requirements i.e. Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency or New Zealand citizenship and
- any achievement records

**Enquiries**:
**Applications Close**:Monday 31 March 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

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