Indrakshi Dey

South East Technological University (SETU), through the Walton Institute in Waterford, Ireland, is advertising a fully funded PhD / MSCA Doctoral Candidate position in the Programmable & Autonomous Systems Division . The project is titled Distributed Decision Making for Complex Quantum Networks and is part of QUESTING – Designing, Managing and Debugging Quantum Networks . The research focuses on how quantum and classical signals can coexist over the same infrastructure, with an emphasis on quantum networks , communications , networking , distributed decision making , fault-tolerant design , smart resource sharing , and resilient hybrid systems . This is a 36-month doctoral position leading to a PhD at SETU. Funding includes a competitive MSCA living allowance and, where applicable, mobility and family allowances . The role is described as a collaborative, internationally connected research environment with strong facilities. Eligibility highlights include the standard MSCA mobility rule : applicants must not have lived or carried out their main activity in Ireland for more than 12 months in the 3 years before recruitment. The post seeks a curious, mathematically strong researcher with interest in communications, networking, and decision-making. Application deadline: 6 July 2026, 12:00. Apply via the SETU Vacancies page using Vacancy ID 040924 ; applications are accepted only through the online recruitment system, not by email.