We are looking for a PhD student to work on Cryptographic Hardware and Design Automation. The project is oriented towards the development of a domain-specific design automation framework for cryptographic hardware. Your work will focus on identifying the mathematical knowledge and properties to guide hardware optimizations tailored to different environments. The optimizations range from algebraic optimizations (e.g., term rewriting) to algorithmic optimizations (e.g., group level algorithms), and to hardware optimizations (e.g., automated pipelining).

TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. At the Institute of Logic and Computation, in the Research Unit of Privacy Enhancing Technologies at TU Wien is offering a 40 hours/week position as university assistant (prae-doc) limited to expected 4 years. Expected start: November 2025.

Tasks:
- Research in the area of privacy enhancing technologies,
- cryptocurrencies, and (applied) cryptography
- proof systems
- Teaching tasks (exercises and exams), student guidance
- Assistance with thesis supervision
- Scientific publishing (journal and conference papers, dissertation)
Participation in scientific events
Assistance with organizational and administrative tasks


Your profile:
Master or diploma degree in computer science, math, or similar fields Knowledge of privacy-enhancing technologies, such as cryptography, differential privacy, and related areas Very good skills in spoken and written English Interest in academic research and teaching Advanced problem solving skills and scientific curiosity Team player with very good communication skills Very good skills in English communication and writing. Knowledge of German (level B2) or willingness to learn it

We offer:
A highly visible and connected international research group A broad range of opportunities in a thriving research area A range of attractive social benefits (see [Fringe-Benefit Catalogue of TU Wien](https://url.tuwien.at/cfjyv)) Internal and external training opportunities, various career options Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)

!!!! Applications only via the website are considered!!!
https://jobs.tuwien.ac.at/Job/258176

Please use this link: https://jobs.aau.at/en/job/university-assistant-predoctoral-and-project-researcher-all-genders-welcome-2/ Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week) Minimum salary: € 52,007.20 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1 Limited to: 4 years Application deadline: November 5, 2025 Reference code: 702-1/24

ExeQuantum is a Melbourne-based company pioneering post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and sovereign-grade secure systems. We are working with critical industries and governments to deliver solutions that are sovereign, transparent, agile, and compliant. Our projects range from PQC-as-a-Service APIs to secure integrations in finance, healthcare, and national infrastructure.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our engineering team. This role reports directly to the CTO and will involve building prototypes into production-ready solutions across cryptography, email security, and payment infrastructure. This is not a generic coding role. You will be working on systems where discipline, confidentiality, and creativity matter as much as technical skill.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure software components (Python, Node.js, C/C++/Rust depending on project scope).
• Integrate PQC algorithms (ML-KEM, ML-DSA, HQC, FN-DSA, etc.) into real-world applications.
• Contribute to internal tools, SDKs, APIs, and add-ins (e.g., Outlook, payment gateways).
• Collaborate with the CTO on system design and architecture.
• Follow strict security and confidentiality practices.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure auditability and compliance.

What We Are Looking For

• Open-mindedness and willingness to study cutting-edge technologies. Demonstrated ability to think outside the box and avoid “impossible” as a default answer.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience (startup or high-assurance sector preferred).
• Strong skills in at least one of: Python, Node.js/TypeScript, C/C++/Rust.
• Familiarity with cryptographic libraries, secure coding practices, or networking protocols is a plus.
• Comfort working with prototypes, debugging, and delivering solutions in ambiguous/problem-solving contexts.
• High standard of confidentiality and discipline in handling IP, code, and client data.

Monash cybersecurity group has an opening for a post-doc position. The topics of interest are Lattice-Based Cryptography and/or Privacy Enhancing Technologies (such as advanced forms of cryptographic tools and zero-knowledge proofs). We provide

1. a highly competitive salary on par with lecturer (assistant professor) salaries in Australia,
2. opportunities to collaborate with leading academic and industry experts in the related areas,
3. opportunities to participate in international grant-funded projects,
4. collaborative and friendly research environment,
5. an opportunity to live/study in one of the most liveable and safest cities in the world.

The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Requirements. significant research experience in Lattice-Based Cryptography and/or Privacy-Enhancing Technologies is required. A strong mathematical background is highly desired. Some knowledge/experience in coding (for example, Python, C/C++, SageMath) is a plus. Candidates must have completed (or be about to complete within the next 8 months) a PhD degree in a relevant field.

How to apply. please first refer to mfesgin.github.io/supervision/ for more information about our team. Then, please fill out the following form (also clickable from the advertisement title): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeU6O65yJQW3rrcAi4dzatBYPyWU7Y5otLPReHFPuQf8dtggw/viewform

We are looking for a motivated PhD student to join the Cryptography Group in the Cybersecurity Engineering Section at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (DTU Compute), located in the Copenhagen region, Denmark.

This fully funded 3-year PhD position, starting on 1 January 2026, will focus on advancing research in Multi-Party Computation and Zero-Knowledge Proofs. The PhD will be carried out under the supervision of Associate Professor Luisa Siniscalchi and the co-supervision of Associate Professor Carsten Baum. Additionally, the student will have the opportunity to spend some months at Chalmers University of Technology, working with Assistant Professor Elena Pagnin.

If you are curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn, we would love to hear from you, and you can apply at https://lnkd.in/dC3ch5m5, including the following:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English), including official description of grading scale

We are looking for a candidate with proven scientific expertise in research areas related to Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Areas covering the intersection of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence are of particular interest.

Examples of such intersections include:

• All research areas related to the Security, Privacy, and Safety of systems that include or that are based on Machine Learning, Federated Learning, or Generative AI
• All research areas where Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence is applied to achieve Security, Privacy, or Safety

The successful candidate will cover one of these fields or any other field in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence that complements the existing strengths in the department. The professorship will be part of the Institute of Information Security (ISEC), which is an internationally highly visible research environment with more than 60 researchers in information security. It has been active in this field for almost 40 years and performs research in the following four areas: Cryptology & Privacy, Formal Methods, System Security, and Secure Applications. It is planned to continue expanding the research in Information Security at Graz University of Technology. For this purpose, a new building, the Cybersecurity Campus Graz, will open in 2026.

The new professor will complement the existing strengths in the department and will build an internationally visible group. For this purpose, the position includes a competitive starting package. The sucessful candidate will be an engaged teacher in the Computer Science programs at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD level, and will actively participate in academic self-administration. At Graz University of Technology, undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Science are taught in English.

Please send your application via this link:

https://jobs.tugraz.at/en/jobs/6fa9b0bd-0997-c19d-73dc-683fe309b114/apply

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in cryptology, starting in August 2026.

Strong candidates in all areas of cryptology will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with several broad areas of interest in the mathematics of cybersecurity including, but not limited to, symmetric and public-key cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, quantum algorithms in cryptography, or a closely related area. Responsibilities for this position will be research, teaching, and professional service. The successful candidate is expected to apply for and secure external research funding, and actively participate in interdisciplinary programs.

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics is a collegial and research-active department demonstrating excellence in teaching, research, and service. We are home to 26 tenure-track or tenured faculty members, 18 faculty members in non-tenure-track positions, and more than 40 graduate teaching/research assistants from diverse backgrounds. Our department has an established national and international reputation for research innovation through our Center for Cryptology and Information Security (CCIS). FAU is also recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Research (CAE-R) since 2019. More information about the department can be found at: http://www.math.fau.edu/

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in mathematics or a closely related discipline at the time of application. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Candidates should have a strong publication record commensurate with their experience, demonstrated potential for establishing programs of extramurally funded and independent research, and a clear promise of excellent instructional capacity. Candidates should be able to foster and create educational opportunities where all student populations thrive.

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is among the top research universities in the Netherlands, specialized in engineering science and technology.

We are currently looking for an outstanding candidate for a 4-year PhD researcher position in the area of symmetric-key cryptography. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Lorenzo Grassi, towards a PhD degree from the Eindhoven University of Technology.

The research topics will focus on
- design dedicated symmetric-key primitives operating over prime fields and/or integer rings, that can provide efficient solutions for rising applications of practical importance such as Format Preserving Encryption, Multi-Party Computation, Homomorphic Encryption, and Zero-Knowledge;
- analyze the security of those symmetric-key primitives, with the goals to improve the current cryptanalytic results, and to develop new innovative security arguments.
(The implementation of those schemes will *not* be part of the PhD.)

We are looking for a candidate who has recently completed, or is about to complete, a master's degree in cryptography, mathematics, computer sciences, or a closely related field. The master's degree must have been awarded, with good results, before starting the PhD. The candidate must be highly motivated and be able to demonstrate their potential for conducting original research in cryptography.

The vacancy is open until a suitable candidate has been found. Applications will be screened continuously, and we will conclude the recruitment as soon as we find the right candidate. The starting date is negotiable (not before March 2026).

Interested and qualified candidates should apply at https://www.tue.nl/en/working-at-tue/vacancy-overview/phd-on-symmetric-cryptography-over-prime-fields-and-integer-rings?_gl=1*sdu9b*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTI2MTQxMjkxNy4xNzU2NDQ5ODI3*_ga_JN37M497TT*czE3NTY0NDk4MjYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTY0NDk4MjYkajYwJGwwJGgw

The Division of Mathematical Sciences in the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at NTU invites applications for an Asst/Assoc Prof (Tenure Track/Tenured) position specializing in Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).

Who are we?

IOG, is a technology company focused on Blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally.

About Partner Chains: IOG’s Partner chains Tribe is an innovation project built using Substrate. It aims to simplify blockchain deployment, operation and interoperability by combining modular technology with proven security, liquidity, and reliability. Partner Chains empowers developers and validators to create optimized blockchains without network or technology stack lock-in, fostering a new era of interoperable and scalable solutions.

As a Cryptographic Engineer you will contribute to the design, implementation, and integration of secure cryptographic protocols across Partner Chain initiatives. This role bridges applied research and engineering, focusing on translating cutting-edge cryptographic designs into robust, production-grade systems. The cryptography engineer will collaborate closely with researchers, protocol designers, software architects, product managers, and QA teams to ensure cryptographic correctness, performance, and system alignment. A strong emphasis is placed on high assurance coding, cryptographic soundness, and practical deployment readiness.

Who you are:

Degree in Computer Science, Cryptography, Mathematics, or a closely related field

Practical experience in applied cryptographic engineering through industry work, academic research, or open-source contributions

Strong proficiency in Rust for systems-level cryptographic development; familiarity with C is a plus

Experience designing or implementing protocols involving digital signatures, multi-signatures, commitments, or zero-knowledge proofs

Familiarity with blockchain cryptography, consensus mechanisms, or secure distributed systems

Eamonn Postlethwaite and Martin Albrecht are looking to hire an intern for four months to work on the Lattice Estimator. The internship will be based at King’s College London and is funded by a gift from Zama. We are ideally looking for someone in a PhD programme also working on lattice cryptanalysis who is happy to interrupt their studies for a few months to help us improve the estimator. We’re offering a salary of roughly £4,400 per month before tax.

This would involve reviewing and closing tickets, reviewing the literature for what is currently missing from the estimator to add it and reviewing the code already there for correctness.

If you’re interested, please get in touch to discuss this position. We are somewhat flexible on timing.

We’re looking for a passionate software engineer to join the NVIDIA Cryptography team on groundbreaking solutions. You will develop and integrate cryptographic algorithms and low-level mathematical primitives within the cuPQC SDK, focusing on Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs).

What you will be doing:

• Develop and optimize scalable high-performance cryptographic primitives, algorithms, and building blocks on the latest GPU hardware architectures.
• Emphasize robust long-term software architectures and designs that effectively utilize many generations of hardware.
• Work closely with internal teams (product management, engineering) and external partners to understand feature and performance requirements and deliver timely cuPQC releases.

What we need to see:

• PhD or MSc degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related science or engineering field is preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing software for cryptography in low-latency or high-throughput environments.
• Strong mathematical foundations.
• Advanced C++ skills, including modern design paradigms (e.g., template meta-programming, SFINAE, RAII, constexpr, etc.).
• Strong collaboration, communication, and documentation habits.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience developing libraries consumed by many users.
• Experience with CUDA C++ and GPU computing.
• Programming skills with contemporary automation setups for both building software (e.g., CMake) and testing (e.g., CI/CD, sanitizers).
• Strong understanding of mathematical foundations and algorithms used in cryptography, including but not limited to finite field arithmetic, lattice-based cryptography, and cryptographic hash functions.

Interested candidates, please apply following the link: https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/Senior-Math-Libraries-Engineer--Post-Quantum-Cryptography_JR2002083

We are recruiting a postdoc to work with us on “practical advanced post-quantum cryptography from lattices”.

Here “advanced” does not mean Functional Encryption or Indistinguishability Obfuscation, but OPRFs, Blind Signatures, Updatable Public-Key Encryption, even NIKE (sadly!).

We are quite flexible on what background applicants bring to the table

• Do you like breaking newfangled (and not so newfangled) lattice assumptions?
• Do you like to build constructions from those assumptions?
• Do you like to reduce lattice problems to each other?
• Do you think we can apply tricks from iO or FE to less fancy protocols?

All of that is in scope. If in doubt, drop us an e-mail and we can discuss.

Salary 47,389GBP - 56,535GBP

The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineeringis seeking to recruit a full-time lecturer in Cyber Security to expand our team of dynamic and highly skilled security faculty and researchers. This post is part of a strategic investment of six academic posts across the School in the areas of Cyber Security, AI, Robotics, and Satellite Communications.

The Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS), within the School, has an international reputation in cyber security and resilience research excellence in applied and post-quantum cryptography, security verification and analysis, security and privacy, distributed systems, and networked systems. SCCS is recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre as an Academic Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) and as an Academic Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE). Its research was also a core contributor to Surrey’s 7th position in the UK for REF2021 outputs within Computer Science. Surrey was recognised as Cyber University of the Year 2023 at the National Cyber Awards and is again shortlisted for 2025.

This post sits within the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security and this role encourages applications in the areas of systems security, web security, cyber-physical systems, cyber resilience, ethical hacking, and machine learning for security. We welcome research with applications across diverse domains, particularly communications, space, banking, and autonomous systems. Candidates with practical security experience and skills will complement our existing strengths in cryptography and formal verification.

atsec is looking for cryptography experts to join our team in Austin, TX as product-oriented information security analysts. These positions may be at an entry, senior or principal level, depending on your applicable work experience and skill sets.

As an analyst, you are expected to:
• Learn and use security concepts and techniques such as entropy, access control, authentication, auditing, side-channel analysis, etc.
• Become fluent in security standards such as FIPS 140 and Common Criteria
• Master and serve as an authority in technical domains such as cryptography, network protocols/security, hardware security, software engineering, database, mobile devices, virtualization and operating systems
• Apply your knowledge and talents to scrutinize the security architecture, implementation, and deployment of a variety of cutting-edge IT products
• Support atsec customers in security related areas and become, or continue to be, a recognized industry expert in your field

Qualifications:
Candidates possessing a solid understanding of cryptography and its use in data protection will have an advantage in our hiring process.

This position does requires the following:
• A degree in Mathematics or Electric Engineering with Computer Science emphasis or vice versa (equivalent experience may be acceptable)
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, and the mathematical concepts behind them
• Strong programming and code analysis skills
• Familiarity with Unix-based command line environments (e.g., Linux)
• Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL, SSH, IPsec, IKE, SRTP, SNMP)
• Knowledge of information security (e.g., authentication, access control, network security)
• Strong technical report writing skills
• Team player who can work independently
• Eagerness to delve into technical subjects
• Enthusiasm, good customer interface skills, positive attitude, strong communication skills (written and verbal), and effective teamwork and technical collaboration skills
• The flexibility to travel

This is an urgent call for interested applicants. A funded Ph.D. student position is available for Spring 2026 (Deadline Oct. 15, 2025 but apply earlier) to work on different aspects of Cryptographic Engineering in the Bellini College at USF (Tampa, FL) with Dr. Mehran Mozaffari Kermani.

The required expertise includes:

- Master’s in Computer Engineering or Computer Science with hardware background (do not contact if you have not obtained a Master’s degree, this position is not for direct Bachelor’s to Ph.D.)

- Solid background in cryptographic engineering and theory of cryptography

- Solid HDL and FPGA/ARM expertise

- Outstanding English (if English tests are taken) to be eligible for funding

- Motivation to work beyond the expectations from an average Ph.D. student and publish in top tier venues Please closely observe the admission requirement details before emailing.

We are looking for motivated, talented, and hardworking applicants who have background and are interested in working on different aspects of Cryptographic Engineering with emphasis on hardware/software implementation, and side-channel attacks.

Please send email me your updated CV (including list of publications, language test marks, and references), transcripts for B.Sc. and M.Sc., and a statement of interest to: mehran2 (at) usf.edu as soon as possible. NOTE: The successful candidate will be asked to apply formally very soon to the college, so all the material has to be ready. We do not require GRE.

Research Webpage: https://cse.usf.edu/~mehran2/

The Danish Advanced Research Academy (DARA) is offering fully funded three-year PhD fellowships starting in 2025. As part of this program, you can join the Coding and Visual Communication research group at DTU Electro, Denmark. Our group conducts research at the intersection of information theory and cryptography, with applications in communications, data processing, and visual media. We are seeking motivated candidates with a strong background in mathematics, computer science, or engineering, and an interest in theoretical foundations and secure systems. Interested candidates should contact Assistant Professor Stanislav Kruglik at stakr@dtu.dk by 22 August 2025 to discuss proposal ideas and supervision possibilities.

East China Normal University (ECNU) locates in Shanghai, China, and is one of the first institutions in China to conduct education and research in cryptography and cybersecurity.

The School of Cryptology at ECNU was founded in November 2024 and is now seeking candidates for tenure-track (associate professor) and tenured (full/chair professor) positions in all areas of cryptography and cybersecurity, including: public-key cryptography, symmetric-key cryptography, cryptanalysis, multi-party computation, zero-knowledge proof, fully homomorphic encryption, obfuscation, applied cryptography, blockchain, AI security, system security, etc. Preference will be given to applicants with publications in top-tier venues such as FOCS, STOC, CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, ASIACRYPT, CCS, S&P.

We will offer a competitive package including attractive salary, housing and relocation allowances, research startup funding, and support for children's education.

To apply, please send brief CV to mmxy@sc.ecnu.edu.cn (Mrs. Zhang).

The cryptography research group in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIITDM Kurnool, invites applications from Indian Nationals for the following position under a project funded by IBITF. 1. Research Associate (2 Positions) Salary: 1st Year - (Rs. 58000, 2nd Year - Rs. 63800, 3rd Year - Rs.66700) + HRA* * as per the institute's norm. "Qualifications": Ph.D. in a relevant area, preferably in Computer Science or Mathematics or relevant area, with a strong background in Cryptography and Mathematics. "Desired qualification": Good academic record and knowledge in public key cryptography, especially in Lattice-based Cryptography, Applied cryptography. "How to apply": Please send me your application form (https://files.iiitk.ac.in/uploads/recruitment/2025/project/DASH-IBITH-RA-Recruitment_0725_app.docx) along with all the enclosures (CV, all educational certificates, GATE/CSIR-NET/NBHM score card, and any other relevant documents) as a single .pdf file through Email with the subject “RA Application for Digital Cash Solution on CBDC Project”. It is a rolling advertisement; however, the first deadline is *20th August 2025*. Email: kabaleesh@iiitk.ac.in

The Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Interdisciplinary Lab (PQC-X) at XJTLU has multiple openings for faculty positions. We are seeking excellent researchers in design, analysis, implementation and/or application aspects of the following areas, and will offer internationally competitive salary packages for successful candidates.

Topics of Interests

• Post-Quantum Cryptography

• Multi-Party Computation

• Zero-Knowledge Proofs

• Fully Homomorphic Encryption

Faculty Positions

Multiple faculty positions are open at all ranks: Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. The positions are on three-year contract which is renewable and will be converted to long-term contract when renewed again after six-year service. Positions will remain open until filled.

What we offer:

• Opportunities to work in an excellent research environment and collaborate with global leaders in post-quantum cryptography, and with top financial institutions and industry partners.

• Internationally competitive salary and benefits such as housing allowance, travel allowance, education allowance, relocation support etc.

• Adequate research funds, and university’s supports to apply for national, provincial and municipal talent programs.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cryptography, or closely related areas.

• Proven track record of research excellence in post-quantum cryptography or a closely related area.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and supervision of undergraduate/graduate students/post-docs.

How to Apply

Submit your application via: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4087&company=xjtlu.

Including,

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Three academic reference letters (two for research and one for teaching)

For Inquiries, you can contact HR: Ye.Lan@xjtlu.edu.cn.

The Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Interdisciplinary Lab (PQC-X) is a newly founded lab at XJTLU, led by Prof. Jintai DING*, a globally recognized leader in Post-quantum Cryptography. With the initial CNY22 million funding by the University, PQC-X aims to establish a world-class research lab with focus on conducting world-leading research in post-quantum cryptography, advancing key technologies in post-quantum migration and facilitating their industry transfer, and fostering the development of high-level talents in this field. PQC-X is expanding to a team of 9 faculty, 9 postdoctoral researchers, and 12 doctoral students.

PQC-X maintains an internationally collaborative research environment and strong partnerships with leading scholars and top institutions worldwide, including:

• Prof. Johannes Buchmann (Fellow of the German Academy of Sciences)

• Prof. Tsuyoshi Takagi (University of Tokyo)

• Financial institutions, e.g., the Jiangsu Province Financial Society, China Construction Bank, and the Financial Research Institute of the People’s Bank of China

*About Prof. Jintai Ding

Prof. Jintai Ding is a globally recognized leader in post-quantum cryptography and currently the Dean of School of Mathematics and Physics at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). He was one of the principal designers of ML-KEM (FIPS 203), the only quantum-resistant key establishment standard selected by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). He is also the inventor and patent holder of the first quantum key exchange, which was among the two patents licensed to NIST for ML-KEM.

Prior to joining XJTLU, Prof. Ding was Full Professor in Tsinghua University; and the Distinguished Taft Professor in the University of Cincinnati for more than 20 years. Prof. Ding received his PhD from Yale University.

How to Apply

Submit your application via the Univiersity Website.

Including,

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Three academic reference letters (two for research and one for teaching)

For Inquiries, you can contact HR: Ye.Lan@xjtlu.edu.cn

Are you passionate about semiconductors and ready to shape your future? Join Logiicdev—a leader in state-of-the-art technology. We’re committed to improving lives through innovation and empowering our team from chip-level to full systems. This is a full-time, flexible role for a post-quantum cryptographic/PQC ASIC Engineer located in Graz. As a PQC ASIC Engineer, you will design and implement post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, focusing on secure, quantum-resistant hardware. Responsibilities include algorithm development, logic and RTL/HDL design, and hardware implementation to ensure robust cryptosystems against quantum computing threats.

COSIC, an internationally renowned research group, provides broad expertise in digital security and strives for innovative cyber security solutions. Join this team as a research professor in hardware security. COSIC owns and operates an advanced electronics security evaluation lab, available to the team.
This position is an 'open BOFZAP' position and requires a support letter from the host. Pre-application deadline is September 1, 2025.

link to COSIC: https://esat.kuleuven.be/cosic
link to the lab: https://www.esat.kuleuven.be/cosic/security-evaluations-lab/

The Department of Computer Science at Stevens Institute of Technology near New York City is seeking applicants for PhD Student positions in the area of theoretical and applied cryptography. Stevens Computer Science is a rapidly expanding department, and we are looking for talented researchers to join. Successful applicants are expected to participate in a rigorous research program on topics such as encrypted data structures, provable security, and cryptography for AI.

Research:

Successful applicants will join the cryptography researchers at Stevens and, specifically, work with Prof. Alex Hoover (https://axhoover.com/about) on projects including topics such as:

• Private Information Retrieval (PIR)
• Encrypted data structures (e.g., ORAM, Structured Encryption)
• Cryptography for AI (e.g., Watermarking)

We have an active group of students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty. New students will collaborate with current researchers and students at Stevens, as well as with other faculty members active in the area of cryptography.

How to apply:

Applicants must have a BS degree in Computer Science or a closely related field. An MS degree is not required, and students can start in the fall or spring semester. All PhD students are fully funded, including their tuition and stipend. Interested applicants should submit an application on Steven's website (https://www.stevens.edu/academics/graduate-study/phd-application-process) and email a CV and short bio to the contact below.

We are offering a Ph.D. Opportunities at the University of Sheffield, UK. The candidates will have opportunities to work in Sheffield (UK). Requirements for Ph.D. Position • Completed Master’s degree (or equivalent) at a top university in information security, computer science, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a similar area • Research experience (such as publishing papers as a first author in reputable venues) • Self-motivated, reliable, creative, can work in a team and want to do excellent research on challenging scientific problems with practical relevance. Desire to publish at top venues (CORE rank A*/A) for information security/applied cryptography (e.g., TDSC, TIFS, S&P, CCS, NDSS, USENIX SEC), ideally on security protocols and secure computation How to apply? Please send me your CV with detailed information. For the Postdoc position, please send three of your best papers. Contact: Dr Prosanta Gope (p.gope@sheffield.ac.uk) Closing date for applications: Contact: Dr Prosanta Gope (p.gope@sheffield.ac.uk)

Company Overview

We’re LuxQuantum, a dynamic startup tackling the exciting and complex challenges in quantum cybersecurity. Our goal is to build innovative solutions that address interoperability bottlenecks in quantum communications by seamlessly integrating quantum key distribution (QKD) and post-quantum cryptography (PQC). We’re looking for someone to join our small team—not just as a colleague but as a friend—to help lead this mission.

We’re more than a company; we’re a team of innovators, learners, and dreamers. If you want to explore cutting-edge technology with people who genuinely enjoy working together, we’d love to meet you!

Role Overview

As a Quantum Cybersecurity Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing solutions to tackle interoperability issues in quantum cybersecurity. Think of yourself as both a problem-solver and a collaborator, directly contributing to the creation of leading-edge quantum cybersecurity solutions in an environment where every voice matters.

We are seeking excellent researchers to join the Cryptography Theory and Technology Research Laboratory at IIE. Applicants are encouraged to apply to work on one of the following areas:

• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• Fully Homomorphic Encryption
• Zero-Knowledge Proof
• Symmetric-Key Cryptography

And we are open to considering other areas of cryptography.

Positions at PostDoc, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor levels are available. Initial appointments are normally made on a fixed-term contract. Subsequent contract renewal, promotion and tenure all follow standard practices.

Application Materials Required:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. 1-5 Representative publications
3. Research statement

Review of applications will begin July 1, 2025 and continue until positions are filled.

Context Our team develops pre-silicon analysis tools to: 1) identify exploitable vulnerabilities at the software level based on these interactions between a software and a microarchitecture, or 2) formally prove the security, for a given attacker model, of a system embedding hardware/software countermeasures against fault injections. These tools implement a methodology that has shown to be successful to find microarchitectural vulnerabilities and/or prove the robustness, for a given fault model, of various RISC-V based processors [1]. For instance, we have formally proven the security of OpenTitan's processor to single bit-flip injections [2].

[1] S. Tollec et al. μArchiIFI: Formal Modeling and Verification Strategies for Microarchitectural Fault Injections. FMCAD 2023

[2] S. Tollec et al.. Fault-Resistant Partitioning of Secure CPUs for System Co-Verification against Faults. TCHES 2024

Objectives

Your main missions will be:

- To design and extend our pre-silicon methodology and associated tools to support different secured processors. In particular, leverage the specificities of the countermeasures embedded by such secured processors to speedup analysis techniques, but also integrate in our methodology and tools post-synthesis netlist level analyses of hardware architectures.

- To participate to a project-scale experimental evaluation aiming to fill the gap between pre-silicon tools and post-silicon security evaluations.

Location Saclay (Paris area) or Grenoble.

Requirements PhD or a Masters’s Degree in Electronics or Computer Science. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a solid background in any of the following fields is expected: computer architecture, programming languages, formal methods, cyber-security. Knowledge or French (spoken or written) is not required but may be helpful on a day-to-day basis.

Application Please send the following documents: CV, cover letter (in French or English), transcrpit of records

Who we are: IOG is a technology company focused on blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include the Cardano blockchain, as well as other products in the areas of decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain and Web3 technology globally.

What the role involves: As a Research Fellow at IOG, you will be responsible for conducting high-quality research, combining your well-developed research skills with a passion for collaborating in innovative research projects. We are looking for someone who is interested in blockchain technologies specifically to conduct research on post-quantum cryptographic solutions for enhancing the security and scalability of decentralized ledger technologies, and potentially harnessing quantum computation to develop novel, future-proof cryptographic protocols. You will join our team of research fellows contributing directly to our diverse development efforts.

Further information: For additional information as well as submitting your application, follow the link in the ad title.

I will join the Department of Computer Science at Illinois Tech as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Fall 2025. My research focuses on Applied Cryptography, especially advancing cryptography to solve security and privacy issues in existing as well as emerging real-world applications. Please see (https://yanxue820.github.io) for more details about me.

I'm hiring 2-3 Ph.D. students starting in spring/fall 2026 with the following research areas:

• Secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC): MPC is a crucial technique to enhance data collaborations while protecting sensitive information. Our research provides highly efficient MPC solutions for real-world application scenarios (such as healthcare, risk management, biorecognition, etc).
• Blockchain: We build foundational infrastructures to ensure security and privacy in blockchain ecosystems. Our research addresses critical challenges, such as resource-constrained users, data confidentiality and verifiability, decentralized services, etc.
• Intersection between Cryptography and Machine Learning: We advance and accelerate cryptography techniques to protect the data/model security and privacy in machine learning. Conversely, we leverage machine learning techniques to assist in proving the security of cryptographic protocols.

Qualifications:

• Fully-funded Ph.D. students (Spring/Fall 2026) passionate about research
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Math, or related disciplines
• Solid programming/mathematical skills and/or a background in cryptographic research or study
• Curious and eager to explore new ideas and technologies

The cybersecurity group at Monash Information Technology has openings for PhD and PostDoc positions, fully funded by an Australian Research Council (ARC) project. We are looking for candidates in design, analysis, implementation and/or application aspects of the following areas.

Topics of interest

• Zero-knowledge proof (ZKP)
• SNARKs
• Lattice-based cryptography
• Fully-homomorphic encryption (FHE)
• Some combination of the above

The candidates will have the opportunity to work in an excellent research environment and collaborate with experts in cryptography and with CryptoLab industry partners.

Why join Monash?

Monash University is among the leading universities in Australia and is located in Melbourne, one of the most liveable cities in the world. See more at: https://mfesgin.github.io/supervision/

PhD Position

Applicants should have (or be expected to complete in the next 6 months) a masters or honours equivalent degree in mathematics, computer science, cryptography, engineering or closely related areas. Some research experience in cryptography is required.

Apply by filling out the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetFZLvDNug5SzzE-iH97P9TGzFGkZB-ly_EBGOrAYe3zUYBw/viewform

PostDoc Position

Applicants should have (or be expected to complete in the next 6 months) a PhD in mathematics, computer science, cryptography, engineering or closely related areas. Research experience in at least one of lattice-based cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, or FHE is required.

Apply by filling out the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8T2xlMbtKB6B7Lqn_VvV1-PpRzQrcl2Xe8oRnNZQVHqiPSg/viewform

DGIST Crypto Group has multiple fully funded PhD and postdoc positions open in various areas of cryptography, including:

Post-Quantum Cryptography

Symmetric-Key Cryptography

Multi-Party Computation

Privacy-Enhancing Technologies such as Differential Privacy or Fully Homomorphic Encryption

PhD applicants should have a strong background in cryptography, mathematics, theoretical computer science, or related areas. Postdoc applicants should have a proven publication record in established venues in cryptography or security (e.g., IACR conferences/journals, CCS, USENIX Security, IEEE S&P). Salary will be determined according to DGIST's internal regulations and the applicant’s experience, with top-level compensation guaranteed based on qualifications and achievements. The position will remain open until filled.

About DGIST: DGIST is a rapidly growing institution with strong global recognition. DGIST ranked 33rd in the world and 1st among new universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging University Rankings. It recently placed 7th globally in research power in its first QS World University Rankings participation and ranked 12th in THE’s World University Rankings for small universities (under 5,000 students).

Multiple full PhD scholarship positions are available at University of Southern Queensland, Australia, in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security, or Artificial Intelligence, or Cyber Security.

Requirements: Bachelor or Master degree holder in a field relevant to Artificial Intelligence or Cyber Security, preferably with publications track records.

If interested, please send you CV (with publication/s listed) to Zhaohui.Tang@unisq.edu.au .

Cryptography, Security & Privacy Research Group at Koç University has one opening at the post-doctoral researcher level. Accepted applicants may receive competitive salary, housing (accommodation) support, health insurance, computer, travel support, and lunch meal card.

Your duties include performing research on cryptography, security, and privacy in line with our research group's focus, as well as directing graduate and undergraduate students in their research and teaching. The project funding is related to applied cryptography focusing on privacy-preserving and adversarial machine learning.

Applicants are expected to have already obtained their Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science or related discipline with a thesis topic related to the duties above.

For more information about joining our group and projects, visit

https://crypto.ku.edu.tr/

Submit your application via email including

• full CV,
• transcripts of all universities attended,
• 1-3 sample publications where you are the main author,
• a detailed research proposal,
• 2-3 reference letters sent directly by the referees.

Application deadline is 31 July 2025 and position start date is 1 September 2025.

We are looking for outstanding and highly motivated PhD students (and Postdocs) to work on topics related to hardware security, including:

• Side-channel analysis attacks

• Fault-injection attacks

• Countermeasures against physical attacks

PhD candidates should have an M.Sc. degree in IT-Security, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics with excellent grades. Being familiar with cryptography concepts and low-level programming is a must. Knowing a hardware design language, e.g., VHDL/verilog, is a plus.

Postdoc applicants should habe a proven track record by having published their research result in venues known in cryptography, IT security, and hardware security (e.g., IACR venues, ccs, usenix security, IEEE S&P).

In order to apply, please send your CV, transcripts of records (both BSc and MSc) in a single pdf file to amir.moradi@tu-darmstadt.de

Review of applications starts immediately until the positions are filled.

Located in Xiamen, which is one of China’s top ten livable cities, Xiamen University is generally acknowledged as one of the most beautiful universities in China. It has been perennially regarded as one of the top academic institutions in Southern China. With its lovely campus, profound cultural foundation, and great research atmosphere, Xiamen University provides an ideal environment for academic research and professional development.

Xiamen University is now seeking candidates to fill two post-doc positions on the provable security of symmetric-key cryptography, with a tentative duration of 2 years. Potential research topics include, but are not limited to, the following directions:

• Authenticated encryption and message authentication codes with new security features, e.g., leakage-resistance, key-committing, high security.
• Provable security and generic attacks of hash functions.
• Security analysis and proofs of more general modes of operation in real-world applications/standards.

Candidates with proven records of publications in established venues in cryptography/security are encouraged to apply. Candidates are invited to send a resume and motivation letter to Dr. Yaobin Shen (yaobin.shen [at] xmu.edu.cn).