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About Mission Coordination Cell (National Quantum Mission)

National Quantum Mission (NQM) is a large-scale mission with the aim to develop indigenous quantum capabilities in the country. On completion of this mission, we expect to be in the front row of the countries having quantum advantage. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is implementing this mission with funding from the Govt. of India. Since DST has significant numbers of missions and projects ongoing, a dedicated cell, the ‘Mission Coordination Cell (MCC)’ has been established to coordinate all the activities under this mission to accomplish mission success. NQM-MCC has been setup at IIT Kanpur with its main office at IIT Kanpur’s Outreach Centre at Noida for effective coordination with Mission Secretariat at DST. The MCC will not only facilitate connection of Technical Hubs (T-Hubs), which will be established in four verticals of NQM, with ministries, national agencies, industries, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders for deployment and technology transfer of quantum technology products, but it will also connect NQM with other national initiatives like Digital India, Make in India, Skill India, Start-up India, Self-Reliant India, and Missions like National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) and National Super Computing Mission (NSCM). With effective communication and discussion about the mission activities and progresses with DST and Mission Technology Research Council (MTRC), MCC at IIT Kanpur aims to facilitate coordination required at all levels to ensure National Quantum Mission’s success.

(a)	Position	Technology Manager (Quantum Communication)
(b)	No. of positions	02
(c)	Location	Delhi NCR
(d)	Eligibility	PhD (or equivalent degree) in Quantum Optics/ /Telecommunication/Cryptography/Relevant Discipline, or otherwise, BTech/MTech R&D Engineer with experience in Quantum Communication Technologies Good understanding of Quantum Communication Technologies Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (for communication with T-Hubs/TGs, national/international experts, and stakeholders of NQM) Demonstrated high-level analytical ability Demonstrated capability of writing scientific/technical reports & proposals, presenting at national/international events Strong record of peer-reviewed publications, patents Capability to work independently as well as in a team MCC (NQM) has the right to relax qualifications & experience for deserving candidates with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(e)	Desired qualification	Post-Doctoral/Hands-on experience in Quantum Communication domains: Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)/ Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)/Quantum Random Number Generation (QRNG)/Relevant Discipline 3-5 yrs. experience of handling R&D Projects as mentor/team leader
(f)	Experience	3-5 years of experience in Technology management role
(g)	Consolidated Salary range	Rs.1,35,400 – 2,11,200/-
(h)	Working hours	9.30 am - 6.30 pm
(i)	Roles and Responsibilities	Review literature on Quantum Communication, and produce write-up in form of report/article/presentation etc. Manage NQM T-Hub (Thematic Hubs) and TG (Technical Groups) R&D projects related to Quantum Communication, and facilitate coordination among the projects Coordinate between T-Hubs/TGs and experts for project review/guidance Collect, store, compile, and analyze data of projects from T-Hubs & TGs, prepare reports, organize meetings for project progress review/ranking exercises Produce detailed reports on progress of individual T-Hubs/TGs in Quantum Communication towards NQM goal achievements, and contribute in potentiality assessment of T-Hub/TG developed technologies.
(j)	Appointment	Initially for a period of one year from the extension period or performance/requirement of the project.
(k)	Application Process	Interested candidates may apply by submitting a detailed resume with copies of all experiences and project details and a cover letter summarizing the experience in relevant technologies and software, and it's compulsory to fill out this form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1exzGm-Rza-AeCNgyLP0OMPcVxlvy6qZLYyxLpC9hJGKemw/viewform?usp=sharing At the time of the interview, you must bring copies of the degree certificate and grade sheets for all degrees, School final, and Higher Secondary exams. Submission accepted only as submission through this. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1exzGm-Rza-AeCNgyLP0OMPcVxlvy6qZLYyxLpC9hJGKemw/viewform?usp=sharing No other form will be acceptable. Please note that if a detailed cover letter, copies of grade sheets, or certificates are missing, the application will not be considered. Please superscribe in bold the Project Number and position being applied in the cover. Also note that the applications/resumes sent to any mail id SHALL NOT be considered for any scrutiny.
(l)	Travel	As and when required, across the country for project execution and monitoring as well as for coordination with geographically distributed teams.
(m)	Last date of receipt of application	July 29, 2024
(n)	Tentative date of interview	Aug 10-31, 2024
(o)	Contact Person	Email: hrnqm@c3ihub.iitk.ac.in

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