International Association
for Cryptologic Research

A postdoc position is available in the Cryptology and Data Security research group at the Institute of Computer Science, University of Bern, led by Christian Cachin.

Our research addresses all aspects of security in distributed systems, especially cryptographic protocols, consistency, consensus, and cloud-computing security. We are particularly interested in blockchains, distributed ledger technology, cryptocurrencies, and their security and economics. Please explore crypto.unibe.ch to learn more about our research topics. We are part of IC3: The Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts (https://www.initc3.org/).

This position concerns smart contracts running on blockchains with a cryptocurrency, blockchain consensus protocols, transactions, and concurrent execution of programs. The candidate is expected to develop novel methods and protocols for scaling blockchains.

Please follow this link for full information on how to apply: https://crypto.unibe.ch/jobs/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Christian Cachin (https://crypto.unibe.ch/cc)

More information: https://crypto.unibe.ch/jobs/

Multiple Ph.D. positions are available in the Cryptology and Data Security research group at the Institute of Computer Science, University of Bern, led by Christian Cachin.

Our research addresses all aspects of security in distributed systems, especially cryptographic protocols, consistency, consensus, and cloud-computing security. We are particularly interested in blockchains, distributed ledger technology, cryptocurrencies, and their security and economics. Please explore crypto.unibe.ch to learn more about our research topics. We are part of IC3: The Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts (https://www.initc3.org/).

These positions concern smart contracts running on blockchains with a cryptocurrency, blockchain consensus protocols, transactions, and concurrent execution of programs. Candidates are expected to investigate novel methods and protocols for scaling blockchains.

Please follow this link for full information on how to apply: https://crypto.unibe.ch/jobs/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Christian Cachin (https://crypto.unibe.ch/cc)

More information: https://crypto.unibe.ch/jobs/

Project Manager – National Quantum Mission (IIT Bhilai)

Applications are invited for the position of Project Manager under the DST–National Quantum Mission project titled “Development of tamper-proof SCA/FI resistant 10Gbps post-quantum In-line IP network encryptor, Post-Quantum TLS ASIC (PQ-TLS), and TLS Accelerator PCIe card using PQ-TLS ASIC.”

Position: Project Manager (01 post)
Duration: 1 year (extendable annually)
Salary: ₹80,000 (consolidated)
Age limit: 50 years

Essential Qualification:
PhD or ME/MTech with ≥4 years relevant experience, or BE/BTech with ≥7 years relevant experience in CSE/IT/ECE/Mathematics or related fields.

Desirable:
Strong background in Mathematics, Cryptography, and Programming; experience in project coordination and team leadership; ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Experience with NIST Post-Quantum Standard Algorithms and/or Fault Analysis of Crypto algorithms with ChipWhisperer platform is a plus.

Principal Investigator:
Dr. Dhiman Saha, Assistant Professor, CSE, IIT Bhilai
Email: dhiman@iitbhilai.ac.in

How to Apply:
Submit the filled application form and CV to decipheredlab@iitbhilai.ac.in with the subject line “Application for Project Manager (NQM)”.


Important Dates:
Application deadline: 01 December 2025
Interview date: 15 December 2025 (11:00 AM, Room 413B, ED-1 Building, IIT Bhilai)

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Dhiman Saha
Dept. of CSE, ED-1 Building
IIT Bhilai, CG, INDIA, 491002
http://dhimans.in/
http://de.ci.phe.red

More information: https://www.iitbhilai.ac.in/index.php?pid=adv_nov25_04

The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking candidates with expertise in cyber security for a tenured associate professor position holding the Phyllis and David Brasfield Endowed Faculty Scholarship, starting Fall 2026.

The CS Department at UAB offers PhD, MS, BS, and BA programs. For additional information about the Department, please visit: https://www.uab.edu/cas/computerscience/. UAB is a Carnegie R1 research university, Alabama’s single largest employer, and an engine of revitalization for Birmingham, the largest city in Alabama.

For the complete job announcement and application procedures, see: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/26352

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For more information, please contact the search committee chair Dr. John Johnstone (jkj@uab.edu).

More information: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/26352

We are looking for a cybersecurity professor to strengthen Estonia's existing expertise. Our computer science department (http://www.cs.ut.ee) has two related research groups: cryptography (led by Helger Lipmaa) and security engineering (led by Raimundas Matulevicius). We are looking for an ambitious researcher (with a steady presence at big four security conferences) with demonstrated leadership skills who can build a larger team. The professor and the team are expected to actively participate in teaching, research, supervision, and external activities. Application deadline: 15.12.2025. Official information is available at the provided URL https://ut.ee/en/job-offer/professor-cybersecurity; the application URL is available there. The salary has to be factored against Estonia's low taxes and low living costs. (More than 5000 euros monthly net salary, with 700-1500 euros rent for a three-bedroom modern apartment close to the department and the city center). About Estonia. Estonia is part of Northern Europe but shares many similarities with German culture. It is part of the EU and NATO. The country is ranked high in the Press Freedom Index and the Democracy Index. Estonia is well-known to be an "IT-country", with early adoption of IT at the state level and many IT companies (including startups). About Tartu. Tartu is a small university town. The University of Tartu is a research university with a strong computer science department. While the city is small, it is vibrant with student life. About the department. The university and the department have many foreign faculty members and graduate students. The department is located in a modern building in the center of Tartu. We have strong research groups in many areas, ranging from cryptography and coding theory to machine learning and information systems.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Helger Lipmaa (firstname lastname gmail)

More information: https://ut.ee/en/job-offer/professor-cybersecurity

We are looking for a Ph.D. student who is interested in one of the following areas:

• Secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC): MPC enables multiple parties to jointly compute on their data without revealing private information. Our research develops highly efficient MPC protocols for real-world applications such as healthcare analytics, cyber risk management, and biometric authentication.
• Hardware-Accelerated Cryptography: We design cryptographic schemes optimized for hardware acceleration and explore co-design strategies between cryptography and hardware (e.g., GPU, FPGA). The goal is to achieve secure and privacy-preserving computation with high performance and scalability.
• Blockchain Security and Privacy: We build secure and privacy-preserving blockchain infrastructures. Our research addresses challenges including resource-constrained users, confidential yet verifiable data, and trustworthy decentralized services.

Advisor information: https://yanxue820.github.io/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Send the following to jiayanxue820@gmail.com with the subject "Fall 2026 Application – Your Name – Your University":

• CV or resume
• Academic transcripts (unofficial is okay)
• Brief statement of research interest (informal is okay)

We focus on foundations of cryptography and are searching for a motivated PhD candidate to join our team. We develop new security definitions which match practical applications, explore complexity-theoretic relations, develop novel, sophisticated proof techniques, and design schemes that provably satisfy strong security guarantees. Hence, strong mathematics skills are advantageous and arguing by formal mathematical proofs is essential.

Besides research (including attendance and presentation at workshops and conferences), the candidate will be involved in a small amount of teaching, according to the university regulations.

The position is fully funded for 4 years with a competitive salary and available from March 2026; the exact starting date is negotiable. For eligibility, an MSc degree in Computer Science or Mathematics (or a related field) is required. Applications must contain all required documents and be done exclusively through the linked job portal of University of Vienna.

University of Vienna is located centrally and public transport is extraordinarily good. Vienna is internationally very well connected by train, plane and bus. There are several cryptography research groups in and around Vienna and we encourage regular exchange through a joint reading group.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Karen Azari (karen.azari(at)univie.ac.at)

More information: https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job/University-assistant-predoctoral/1263554201/

The USF Center for Cryptographic Research is recruiting multiple postdoctoral fellows to work on Applied Algebra with an emphasis on Cryptography, Coding Theory, and Quantum Computing. The successful candidates will be hosted by the USF Department of Mathematics & Statistics on our Tampa campus.

Our program is supported by an NSF Research Training Group (RTG) grant. More information about our RTG program is available at: http://usf-crypto.org/rtg-overview/.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. from an accredited institution in mathematics, computer science, or a related field. ABD candidates are acceptable, but the degree must be conferred before the intended start date. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow. Preference will be given to candidates with an established record of publications in Applied Algebra; in particular, Cryptography, Coding Theory, or Quantum Computing.

The start date is negotiable, but must be before August 7, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Applications must be submitted online at http://jobs.usf.edu. Required documentation, submitted as a SINGLE document, includes a Cover Letter, CV, and a Statement of Research. In addition, candidates should have at least three letters of recommendation submitted through MathJobs.org. The Mathjobs links for the positions are below:

• Position 1 (Cryptography): https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27368
• Position 2 (Coding Theory): https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27367
• Position 3 (Quantum Computing): https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27370
• Position 4 (Open): https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27371

Positions 1 to 3 are for 3 years, and applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents (Green Card). Position 4 is for 2 years, but carries no residency restriction.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Jean-François Biasse

Open positions at all ranks (tenure track, associate and full professor) at our Department of Computer Science, Aarhus University! All topics welcome, including in particular: Quantum Information Processing, Quantum Cryptography, System/Network Security. Deadline Jan 5th 2026

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Claudio Orlandi

More information: https://international.au.dk/about/profile/vacant-positions/job/aarhus-university-is-hiring-assistant-associate-and-full-professors-for-the-department-of-computer-science

UCLouvain seeks to recruit a full-time faculty member in the fields of cybersecurity and software security.

The application deadline is on November 12, 2025, and details are available from the link in the title!

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Olivier Pereira -- olivier.pereira@uclouvain.be

More information: https://jobs.uclouvain.be/PersonnelAcademique/job/An-academic-in-Cybersecrurity-and-Software-Security/1244992801/

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.

Bitcoin DeFi is about unlocking real utility for the world’s most trusted digital asset without ever compromising user control. For developers and innovators, this means finding a way to use Bitcoin in decentralized finance without forcing holders to hand their BTC to a third party. Until now, most attempts at Bitcoin DeFi have relied on “wrapped” tokens that essentially represent a promise – you send your BTC away and trust someone else to issue a proxy token on another chain. In all these custodial models, users effectively give up custody of their bitcoin to an intermediary in exchange for a tokenized representation. This status quo runs counter to Bitcoin’s core ethos of self-sovereignty and security.

What the role involves:

As an experienced Cryptographic Engineer, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and integration of secure cryptographic protocols and primitives across diverse projects. This role sits at the intersection of applied research and engineering, turning advanced cryptographic designs into robust, production-ready systems. You will work closely with researchers, protocol designers, software architects, and QA teams to ensure cryptographic correctness, performance, and maintainability, with a strong emphasis on high-assurance coding and practical deployment.

Design and implement cryptographic constructions, such as digital signatures, zero-knowledge proofs, verifiable random functions (VRFs), commitment schemes, and accumulators.

Develop and maintain cryptographic libraries, primarily using Rust and Haskell with attention to safety, clarity, performance, and auditability.

Translate academic research & formal specifications into reliable code.

Closing date for applications:

Contact:

Marios Nicolaides

More information: https://apply.workable.com/io-global/j/1308F174CD/

We are looking for a 2-years postdoc on Neuro-Symbolic learning in secure multi-party computation. The Villum Experiment research project “Neuro-Symbolic Federated Learning with Secure Multi-Party Computation” aims to explore the feasibility of training neural networks with logical constraints using secure MPC. The project addresses critical domains such as finance and healthcare, where data privacy is paramount and traditional data sharing is not an option. The research will focus on: Investigating differentiable logics (DLs) such as DL2, fuzzy logics, and logics of the Lawvere quantale, to evaluate their tractability and numerical stability under MPC frameworks, with formal correctness guarantees. Developing novel multi-valued logics tailored for MPC if existing ones prove inadequate. Implementing and benchmarking neuro-symbolic models trained under secure MPC protocols. The postdoc will: Conduct theoretical and empirical research on DLs and MPC. Develop prototype implementations using existing MPC frameworks or custom solutions. Collaborate across disciplines including cryptography, machine learning, logic, formal methods. Contribute to publications in top-tier venues and help shape a new research frontier. We seek a candidate with: A PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field. Strong background in at least some of the following: machine learning, logic, cryptography and secure multi-party computation, formal verification. Experience with federated learning, differentiable programming, or symbolic AI is a plus. Proficiency with various programming languages such as Python, C++/Rust, functional languages. Experience with interactive theorem provers such as Rocq, Lean or Isabelle is a plus. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Alessandro Bruni

More information: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=119&ProjectId=181828&DepartmentId=3439&M

• Field of specification: Advanced research area related to quantum/digital security such as quantum security, post-quantum cryptography/system and security practice in general.
• Start of employment: April 1st, 2026 or any early possible date afterwards
• Deadline for application: November 7th, 2025

Further information: https://www.se.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251107_ec_en.pdf

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Masahiro Mambo

More information: https://www.se.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251107_ec_en.pdf

limited to 3 years, full time, with possibility for extension

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

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 10.11.2025 at itsec-jobs.informatik@lists.b-tu.de

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andriy Panchenko, itsec-jobs.informatik@lists.b-tu.de

More information: https://www.b-tu.de/fg-it-sicherheit

Company Description

ClairVault is an early-stage startup developing privacy-preserving technologies that allow organizations to use their sensitive data securely and in compliance with regulations. Our core mission is to make encrypted data usable: enabling real-time search, analytics, and predictions without decryption.

We focus on advanced cryptographic methods such as privacy-preserving encryption, secure computation, and vector-embedding encryption, working with early customers in healthcare, finance, and enterprise systems. With academic and industry advisors and proof-of-concept projects underway, ClairVault is bridging research and real-world applications of cryptography.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote or hybrid role for a Cryptography Researcher. You will explore, design, and analyze cryptographic protocols for privacy-preserving data processing and work closely with engineers to translate your research into high-performance implementations. This role is ideal for someone passionate about advancing applied cryptography while helping shape the foundation of an innovative startup.

Responsibilities

• Research and design cryptographic schemes for privacy-preserving computation and encrypted data search.
• Analyze the security and efficiency of proposed schemes.
• Collaborate with Rust developers to implement research into production-ready libraries.
• Evaluate and benchmark cryptographic algorithms on real-world datasets.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in cryptography, privacy, and secure computation.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) in Cryptography, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of modern cryptography (e.g., homomorphic encryption, lattice-based cryptography, secure multiparty computation, zero-knowledge proofs).
• Demonstrated research contributions (publications, preprints, or open-source projects).
• Ability to analyze the trade-offs between theoretical security guarantees and practical performance.
• Comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment.

  Closing date for applications:

  Contact: Please send your CV, research portfolio/publications, or links to relevant work to jobs@clairvault.com.