International Association
for Cryptologic Research

The Security Research Group at University College Cork (UCC) is looking for two highly motivated PhD students, as part of the "CyberUnite" research project, funded by the Higher Education Authority and hosted at several universities in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The PhD students will focus on one of the following topics:

• Quantum Safe Lightweight Cryptography, under the supervision of Dr. Paolo Palmieri
• Security & Protection of AI Algorithms, under the supervision of Dr. Krishnendu Guha

Candidates should have a background/strong interest in security, cryptography and/or privacy, as well as a good grasp of mathematics. Previous experience in artificial intelligence or post-quantum cryptography is an asset, but is not required. Applicants should hold a good honours undergraduate or Masters degree in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, or other relevant subject.
The successful applicant will receive a stipend of €25,000 per year for up to four years (subject to successful annual progress reviews) and an annual contribution towards tuition fees. As part of the project, a travel budget is available to present at international conferences. The hired PhDs will be part of the CyberUnite team, and will also have the opportunity to work with the extensive network of national and international research collaborations of the Security Group.

Deadline: September 15

Recruited students will be expected to start in January 2026.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Candidates are strongly encouraged to informally contact the supervisor by e-mail before applying: Dr. Paolo Palmieri at p.palmieri@cs.ucc.ie for the post-quantum cryptography project, and Dr. Krishnendu Guha at KGuha@ucc.ie for the AI security project.

More information: https://security.ucc.ie/vacancies.html

Advanced research area related to quantum/digital security such as quantum security, post-quantum cryptography/system and security practice in general.

• Start of employment: February 1st, 2026 or any early possible date afterwards.
• Deadline for application: September 12th, 2025

• Employment status:
  • A full-time associate professor (tenured) or
  • A full-time assistant professor (non-tenured, 5-year term)*
  * the employment period may be renewed depending on performance
.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Masahiro Mambo

More information: https://www.se.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025091202_ec_en.pdf

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

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For specific inquiries relating to the position, please email Dr. Lorenzo Grassi - email: l.grassi@tue.nl
(Important: Do *not* send your application via email!)

More information: 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).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof Wang Huaxiong: hxwang@ntu.edu.sg

More information: https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Assistant-Professor-Associate-Professor--Tenure-Track-Tenured--in-Post-Quantum-Cryptography--PQC-_R00018013

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

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Marios Nicolaides

More information: https://apply.workable.com/io-global/j/831252A3E6/

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.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Eamonn Postlethwaite <eamonn.postlethwaite@kcl.ac.uk> and Martin R. Albrecht <martin.albrecht@kcl.ac.uk>

More information: https://martinralbrecht.wordpress.com/2025/08/27/internship-position-on-the-lattice-estimator/

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

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Lukasz Ligowski

More information: 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.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Martin Albrecht <martin.albrecht@kcl.ac.uk>

More information: https://martinralbrecht.wordpress.com/2025/08/24/postdoc-position-in-lattice-based-cryptography-2/

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.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Professor Steve Schneider s.schneider@surrey.ac.uk

More information: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=14998

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/

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/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Mehran Mozaffari Kermani

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.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: stakr@dtu.dk

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

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:

A detailed Curriculum Vitae

Transcript of records from your Master studies

An electronic version of your Master thesis, if possible should be sent in a single PDF file as soon as possible, but not later than 07.09.2025 at itsec-jobs.informatik@lists.b-tu.de

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 (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.

Research Areas

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

Benefits

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

Post-Doc in IoT/Smart-City/AV Security – 300 k RMB/yr, Tax-Free – Deadline 15 Aug 2025 – Apply Now! Dear colleagues, A fully-funded, 2-year Post-Doctoral Researcher position is open at Shaoxing University in the area of Security & Privacy for Internet-of-Things, Smart Cities, or Autonomous Vehicles. Key facts • Duration: 24 months, earliest start 1 Oct 2025 • Salary: 300 000 RMB per year – tax-exempt for most nationalities • Location: Shaoxing, China – vibrant tech hub, 40 min to Alibaba HQ and West Lake • Lab: new Secure-Intelligent Systems Lab, generous travel & publication funds What we seek • PhD in CS, or related, awarded ≤ 3 years ago • ≥ 3 Q1 journal papers (JCR/Web-of-Science) in IoT/smart-city/AV security, privacy, or applied cryptography • Strong background in one or more: secure firmware, C-V2X/DSRC security, AI-based intrusion detection, lightweight crypto, blockchain for smart-city data, formal verification, side-channel analysis, TEEs • Open-source or dataset contributions are a plus Application – single PDF to mehdi.gheisari@yandex.ru Subject line (exactly): Postdoc position – Your Name – JournalName Contents (in order): 1. 1-page cover letter (motivation + fit) 2. CV (max 4 pages, list Q1 papers with JCR rank & cites) 3. Live links to 3 best Q1 papers (DOI or open PDF) 4. 2 referees (name + e-mail) Deadline • 20 August 2025 – 23:59 (UTC+8) • Only complete applications will be reviewed; shortlisted candidates contacted for online interview. Please forward to promising recent PhDs!

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr Mehdi Gheisari

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)

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

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

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.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Mingwei.Sun@xjtlu.edu.cn

More information: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4087&company=xjtlu

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

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Mingwei.sun@xjtlu.edu.cn

More information: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4200&company=xjtlu