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PhD Scholarships in CSIRO Next Generation Graduate Program: Quantum Information Technology: Industry Readiness and ApplicationsJob No.: 677344Location: Clayton campusEmployment Type: Full-timeDuration: The scholarship may be held for up to 3.5 years (full-time) for Research Doctorate (PhD) studies; up to two years for Research Masters studies (MPhil); and up to one year for Honours (Hons) and Coursework Masters (MSubject) studies.Remuneration: The successful applicant will receive a Research Living Allowance, at current value of $42,483 AUD per annum (subject to annual indexation) for PhD or Masters of Philosophy and $10,000 AUD for Honours and Coursework Masters (tax-free stipend).The Opportunity:Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate and present valid and current Australian work rights. This program will tackle hurdles that are roadblocking quantum-safe security technologies and innovative industry applications of quantum computing.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, a global leader in cybersecurity based in Melbourne, Australia.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.Quantum-Resistant Cryptography for Network Encryptors:The aim of this project is to develop, implement and evaluate prototypes of practical quantum-resistant (aka post-quantum) algorithms for enhancing the security of a Senetas Network encryptor application.Digital Provenance:This project will investigate and evaluate enhancements to the security of digital provenance via the application of quantum-safe cryptography to integrate with C2PA standards.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be domestic students as per the Higher Education Support Act at the time of award. Scholarship holders must undertake industry placements with industry partner(s) of the program.Applicants must show excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to conduct self-motivated research within a high-performing and target-driven group of researchers.Applications Close: Wednesday 30 April 2025, 11:55pm AEDT #J-18808-Ljbffr