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21 August 2025
ATSEC Information Security Corporation, Austin, TX
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
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Send resume to us-jobs@atsec.com
More information: https://www.atsec.com/
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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/
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Mehran Mozaffari Kermani
DTU Electro, DTU, Denmark
Closing date for applications:
Contact: stakr@dtu.dk
University of Canterbury, Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering; Christchurch, NZ
We invite applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Cybersecurity. The level of appointment will depend on the successful candidate's relevant experience.
We welcome applications from candidates conducting cutting-edge research in any area of cybersecurity. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: adversarial machine learning, post-quantum cryptography, privacy-enhancing technologies, software and supply chain security, secure systems and memory-safe languages, cloud and virtualization security, human-centred and usable security, and the security implications of AI systems. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work addresses emerging threats, combines theory and practice, or takes an interdisciplinary approach to security and privacy.
You will contribute to teaching in core cybersecurity and computer networking subjects, as well as being encouraged to develop a strong, externally funded research programme, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, and collaborate with other academics in the department's teaching and research activities. The appointee will be expected to develop links with and contribute to the wider computer science and/or software engineering profession at local, national and international levels.
More information on eligibility criteria and how to apply here: https://jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/ajid/TFkG9/Lecturer-Senior-Lecturer-Computer-Security,26437
Closing date for applications:
Contact:
We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz.
For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Ben Adams, benjamin.adams@canterbury.ac.nz.
More information: https://jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/ajid/TFkG9/Lecturer-Senior-Lecturer-Computer-Security,26437
11 August 2025
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, chair of IT Security; Cottbus, Germany,
Tasks:
- Active research in the area of intrusion detection systems (IDS) for critical infrastructures, secure cyber-physical systems, and artificial intelligence / machine learning for traffic analysis
- Implementation and evaluation of new algorithms and methods
- Cooperation and knowledge transfer with industrial partners
- Publication of scientific results
- Assistance with teaching
The employment takes place with the goal of doctoral graduation (obtaining a PhD degree).
Requirements:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related disciplines
- Strong interest in IT security and/or networking and distributed systems
- Knowledge of at least one programming language (C++, Java, etc.) and one scripting language (Perl, Python, etc.) or strong willingness to quickly learn new programming languages
- Linux/Unix skills
- Knowledge of data mining, machine learning, statistics and result visualization concepts is of advantage
- Excellent working knowledge of English; German is of advantage
- Excellent communication skills
For more information about the vacant position please contact Prof. A. Panchenko (E-Mail: itsec-jobs.informatik@lists.b-tu.de). We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity. The BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg strives for a balanced gender relation in all employee groups. Applicants with disabilities will be given preferential treatment if they are equally qualified.
Applications containing the following documents:
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. Andriy Panchenko (E-Mail: itsec-jobs.informatik@lists.b-tu.de)
More information: https://www.b-tu.de/en/fg-it-sicherheit
Shandong University, School of Cyber Science & Technology; Qingdao, China
Shandong University (SDU) stands as a prestigious beacon of academic excellence in China, renowned for its rich history, diverse academic programs, and commitment to fostering innovation and leadership. The School of Cyber Science and Technology (CST) has a faculty devoted to high-level research and teaching, led by Prof. Wang Xiaoyun, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
About NSFC Excellent Young Scholars Fund (Overseas)The fund aims to encourage talented overseas scholars who have demonstrated notable accomplishments in natural science, engineering technology, and other fields, to return to or join China for employment. For more detailed information, please refer to: "https://www.nsfc.gov.cn/publish/portal0/tab434/info95371.htm" (in Chinese).
Eligibility- Applicants must be born on or after January 1, 1985, and have a doctoral degree.
- During the period after obtaining the doctoral degree and prior to September 15, 2025, the applicant should generally have obtained a formal teaching or research position in renowned overseas universities, scientific research institutions, or corporate R&D units, and have worked for no less than 36 consecutive months. The time limit can be relaxed as appropriate for those who obtained their doctoral degree overseas.
SDU encourages global young talents to apply in the following (and related) research areas:
- Cryptography
- Cybersecurity
- AI Security
- Theoretical CS
- Computer Architecture and Trustworthy Systems
- Information and Coding Theory
For successful applicants, the following benefits are provided:
- Position: Appointed to a tenured professor position.
- Funding: Substantial research funding.
- Salaries: Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package, Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within dynamic and supportive academic environment
Closing date for applications:
Contact:
For any inquiries or further information, please contact Prof. Sihuang Hu:
- Email: husihuang@sdu.edu.cn
- WeChat: sihuanghu
Shaoxing University
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr Mehdi Gheisari
01 August 2025
East China Normal University, School of Cryptology; Shanghai, China
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).
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Mrs. Zhang (mmxy@sc.ecnu.edu.cn)
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kurnool (IIITDM Kurnool), India
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. R. Kabaleeshwaran
More information: https://files.iiitk.ac.in/uploads/recruitment/2025/project/DASH-IBITH-RA-Recruitment_0725.pdf
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China
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.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Mingwei.Sun@xjtlu.edu.cn
More information: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4087&company=xjtlu
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
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
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Mingwei.sun@xjtlu.edu.cn
More information: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4200&company=xjtlu
Brandenburg University of Technology, Chair of IT Security
- AI-based Network Attack Detection and Simulation.
- AI-enabled Penetration Testing.
- Privacy-Enhancing Technologies in Cyber-Physical Systems.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Ivan Pryvalov (ivan.pryvalov@b-tu.de)
26 July 2025
Logiicdev Gmbh, Graz, Austria
Closing date for applications:
Contact: MSc Deepak V Katkoria
More information: https://www.logiicdev.eu
Aalto University, Finland
We (Chris Brzuska and Russell Lai) are looking for postdocs interested in working with us on topics including but not limited to:
- Lattice-based cryptography, with special focus on the design, application, and analysis of structured/hinted lattice assumptions
- Succinct/zero-knowledge/batch proof and argument systems, functional commitments
- Advanced (e.g. homomorphic, attribute-based, functional, laconic) encryption and (e.g. ring, group, threshold, blind) signature schemes
- Time-based cryptography (e.g. time-lock puzzle, verifiable delay function, proof of sequential work)
- Fine-grained cryptography (e.g. against bounded-space-time adversaries)
- Lower bounds and impossibility results
- Key exchange and secure messaging protocols and their formal verification
This is part of Helsinki Institute for Information Technology (HIIT)'s joint call for Research Fellow and Postdoctoral Fellow. For more details about the position, and for the instructions of how to apply, please refer to https://www.hiit.fi/hiit-postdoctoral-and-research-fellow-positions/.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Chris Brzuska and Russell Lai
More information: https://www.hiit.fi/hiit-postdoctoral-and-research-fellow-positions
22 July 2025
KU LEUVEN, Electrical Engineering, research group COSIC
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/
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Ingrid Verbauwhede
More information: https://research.kuleuven.be/en/career/research-staff/bofzap
Simula UiB AS, Bergen, Norway
Postdoc in PQC: Some new standards have been established already, but a lot of work is still needed for a successful migration, ranging from a wider portfolio of post-quantum secure primitives (both in functionality and footprint), increased confidence in the underlying assumptions through advanced cryptanalysis, improved implementations with high assurance (e.g. against microarchitectural or side-channel attacks), and integration of primitives in wider protocols and products. The successful applicant will be able to explore and contribute to these exciting research and development questions, with an opportunity to set their own research agenda. (Application deadline 15 August)
PhD Position: Do you want to contribute to making our increasingly digitised world safer by diving into the exciting field of cryptographic analysis? This research topic aims to build confidence in the cryptography we all rely on in our daily lives. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to explore and contribute to groundbreaking research in the cryptanalysis of novel symmetric encryption algorithms designed for advanced protocols, so-called STAPs. (Application deadline 1 September)
Read more on both open positions here:
- https://www.simula.no/careers/job-openings/postdoctoral-fellow-in-post-quantum-cryptography
https://www.simula.no/careers/job-openings/phd-position-in-stap-cryptanalysis
Closing date for applications:
Contact: bergen@simula.no
More information: https://www.simula.no/careers/job-openings/postdoctoral-fellow-in-post-quantum-cryptography
Stevens Institute of Technology; Hoboken, NJ, USA
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.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Alex Hoover (ahoover@stevens.edu)
More information: https://www.stevens.edu/academics/graduate-study/phd-application-process
University of Amsterdam
What are you going to do?
You will conduct research in the “Challenges in Cyber Security” project, one of the few projects receiving funding in the prestigious NWO Gravitation program. In cooperation with researchers from TU Eindhoven, Radboud University, VU Amsterdam, and CWI, you will work on the grand challenges of cybersecurity in areas such as cryptography, software security, or physical security. Besides cutting-edge research, you will also contribute to education – for example, in the top-rated Security and Network Engineering MSc program – and other activities, including acquisition and management of funded research projects, supervision of PhD students, and supervision of BSc/MSc graduation projects.
Application deadline: 15 September 2025
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Christian Schaffner
More information: https://werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies/assistant-professor-in-cyber-security-netherlands-13320
13 July 2025
Input-Output Global
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.
What the role involves:
As a Cryptography Engineer you'll contribute to design, implementation, & integration of secure cryptographic protocols across Cardano-related initiatives, such as Cardano Core Cryptographic Primitives, Mithril, ALBA, Leios etc. This role bridges applied research & engineering, focusing on translating cutting-edge cryptographic designs into robust, production-grade systems. The cryptography engineer will collaborate closely with researchers, protocol designers, architects, product managers, & QA teams to ensure cryptographic correctness, performance, and system alignment.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Marios Nicolaides
More information: https://apply.workable.com/io-global/j/70FC5D8A0C/
07 July 2025
Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai, India
- Project Manager (01 Position)
- Salary: Consolidated INR 80,000/- per month for 4 years, with a 10% annual increment.
- Qualifications: Ph.D. in a relevant area, preferably in Computer Science or Mathematics, with a strong background in Cryptography and Mathematics.
- Essential Expertise: Programming in C/C++ and Python. Hardware implementation in Verilog or VHDL.
- Desirable Expertise: Familiarity with platforms like ChipWhisperer for fault injection attacks is a big plus.
The work will constitute evaluating NIST PQC standards against fault-injection attacks, leveraging a dedicated Fault-Injection Laboratory established under this project. The project manager will be a part of the project implementation team supervised by Dr. Dhiman Saha (PI).
Closing date for applications:
Contact:
Dr. Dhiman Saha
Room 413B,
Agastya Building,
IIT Bhilai, Durg,
Chhattisgarh 491002
Interested candidates can write to us with their detailed CV at decipheredlab[at]iitbhilai[dot]ac[dot]in
More information: http://dhimans.in/