International Association
for Cryptologic Research

We are continuously looking for PhD students for the 6-year project CAVE, funded by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG) through the Emmy Noether Programme. During your PhD, you will be working on cutting-edge research in Hardware Security Engineering and Verification.

Deadline: Reviewing of applications will continue until positions are filled.

Why should you apply? The position involves exploring innovative methods in the field of Computer-Aided Security Engineering and Verification, with the goal of publishing in leading international venues, broadening the research network, initiating global collaborations, and formulating independent research inquiries. For this, I work closely with my PhD students, including regular one-to-one meetings, to support and foster your research.

Location: The newly established junior research group on Computer-Aided Verification of Physical Security Properties (CAVE) is affiliated with the Horst Goertz Institute for IT Security (HGI) and the Faculty of Computer Science at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB). RUB has been a leader in IT security in Europe for more than two decades, and this expertise is integral to the HGI and the Faculty of Computer Science.

Requirements: A Master’s Degree or a strong Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English as well as solid background in any of the following fields are expected: cryptographic engineering, hardware security, physical implementation attacks (SCA & FIA), or profound knowledge of formal verification techniques.

Application: If you are interested in applying, please send an email to Dr. Pascal Sasdrich (pascal.sasdrich@rub.de) with the following documents in a single PDF (max. 10 MB) and subject line "[CAVE] Application for PhD position":

• Your CV, including a transcript of records.
• A brief cover letter describing your research interests.
• Contact details of 2-3 potential references.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Pascal Sasdrich

IIT Hyderabad invites applications from exceptionally bright and motivated qualified candidates for faculty positions at the levels of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, in specializations including cryptography and privacy, systems security, post-quantum cryptography, quantum cryptography, and cyber security.

For more details, please refer to the advertisement: https://iith.ac.in/assets/files/careers/faculty/Faculty-Recruitment-Advt-Oct2025.pdf.

For more details about the department, please visit https://cse.iith.ac.in/.

To apply please use the link: https://faculty.recruitment.iith.ac.in/index1.html.

The deadline is 5.30 pm (IST) on 31 October 2025.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For any questions please reach out to Maria Francis (mariaf@cse.iith.ac.in).

The Applied Cryptography Group at Technical University of Darmstadt offers a fully funded postdoc position. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) distributed cryptography, anonymous credentials, blockchain protocols, multiparty computation, zero-knowledge and more. You will conduct research and publish/present the results at top venues for research in cryptography and IT Security. The position is to be filled as soon as possible for initially 2 years with the possibility of an extension.

Your profile:

• Completed PhD degree (or equivalent) at a top university in IT security, computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a similar area.
• Publications at top venues for IT security and cryptography (e.g., EUROCRYPT, CRYPTO, ASIACRYPT, S&P, CCS, TCC),
• Good knowledge in one of the topics mentioned above is a plus.
• Experience in project management and supervising students is a plus.

Your application should contain a CV, list of publications, a short research statement and at least one contact for a reference letter.

TU Darmstadt is a top research university for IT Security, Cryptography, and Computer Science in Europe. We offer an excellent working environment in the heart of the Frankfurt Metropolitan Area, which is internationally well-known for its high quality of life. The review of applications starts immediately until the position is filled.

Please send your application to: job@cac.tu-darmstadt.de

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Sebastian Faust

More information: https://www.informatik.tu-darmstadt.de/cac/cac/index.en.jsp

We are looking for a junior research fellow for the project "A Post-Quantum Secure ZKP-based Authentication Protocol for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles". The candidate should have M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering or related disciplines. Prior experience on cryptography and Zero-Knowledge-Proofs systems along with a solid background in programming is essential and will be preferred. Interested candidates can email to Dr. Raghvendra Rohit at raghvendra.rohit@cs.iitr.ac.in with their resume.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Raghvendra Rohit (raghvendra.rohit@cs.iitr.ac.in)

PhD Opportunities at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The candidates will have opportunities to work at NUS. Requirements for a PhD. 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. Contact: Dr Prosanta Gope (p.gope@sheffield.ac.uk) Closing date for applications:

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr Prosanta Gope (p.gope@sheffield.ac.uk)

The a16z crypto research lab is seeking interns for summer 2026 in all technical areas pertaining to blockchains/Web3, including in particular cryptography and distributed computing. For more details and to submit an application, see https://a16z.com/about/jobs/?gh_jid=7489894003. For full consideration, please apply by November 10, 2025.

The Role

a16z crypto research is a new kind of multidisciplinary lab that bridges the worlds of academic theory and industry practice to advance the science and technology of the next generation of the internet. In addition to fundamental research, we collaborate with portfolio companies to solve hard technical and conceptual problems. Research interns will have the opportunity to learn from the firm’s investment and engineering teams, although this is a research role with no responsibility for investment decisions. We are seeking students with a strong research background and an interest in blockchains and web3 to join the group for the summer. Specific research areas of interest include cryptography, security, distributed computing, economics (both micro and macro), incentives, quantitative finance, political science and governance, and market and mechanism design. This list is not exhaustive and we encourage applicants with different backgrounds who may have unique perspectives on the space to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD program in a relevant field such as computer science, economics, mathematics, operations research, political science, etc. (Exceptional masters and undergraduate students will also be considered.)
• Passionate and knowledgeable about blockchains/Web3 and their underlying technologies.
• Familiar with fundamental research and publishing in peer-reviewed conferences and journals.

Internship Details

• In-person residency required in New York, NY
• Duration: June 2–August 21, 2026 (min 10, max 12 weeks)

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Ertem Nusret Tas - ntas@a16z.com

More information: https://a16z.com/about/jobs/?gh_jid=7489894003

We are looking for a motivated candidate for a PhD position on multi-factor authentication protocols. The student will be part of the SCAMPER project team. The research will include design and implementation of novel multi-factor authentication protocols using advanced cryptographic techniques such as MPC, Anonymous Credential, in combination with biometric template protection methods. The student will collaborate closely with academic and industrial partners. Responsibilities • Design efficient protocols for multifactor authentication including fuzzy authentication factors • Perform security analysis and evaluations • Collaborate with industry stakeholders The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics, have good grades and a keen interest in cryptography. We prefer candidates who can demonstrate that they have developed their research skills during their Master’s studies. Strong background on the following is required: • Mathematics, including Probability and Statistics • Coding Theory • Programming skills • It would also be considered as a merit to have some background in cryptography

Closing date for applications:

Contact: jobs-cosic@esat.kuleuven.be

More information: https://www.esat.kuleuven.be/cosic/vacancies/

CISPA is a world-leading research center that focuses on Information Security and Machine Learning at large. To expand and further strengthen our center, we are looking for

Tenure-Track Faculty in all areas related to Information Security (f/m/d)

All applicants are expected to grow a research team that pursues an internationally visible research agenda. To aid you in achieving this, CISPA provides institutional base funding for three full-time researcher positions and a generous budget for expenditures. Upon successful tenure evaluation, you will hold a position that is equivalent to an endowed full professorship at a top research university. We invite applications of candidates with excellent track records in all areas related to Information Security.

CISPA values diversity and is committed to equality. We provide special dual-career support. We explicitly encourage female and diverse researchers to apply.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Scientific Talent Acquisition Team: career@cispa.de

More information: https://career.cispa.de/jobs/tenure-track-faculty-in-all-areas-related-to-information-security-f-m-d-2025-2026-74

Position Summary:
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor 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. 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 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Informal inquiries can be addressed to: Dr. Stephen C. Locke, Chair of the Search Committee, (lockes@fau.edu)

More information: https://fau.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FAU/details/Assistant-Associate-Professor--Cryptology_REQ21084

Requirements
Preferred to be in majors of CE/CS/EE, Mathematics related majors are also desirable.
Proficiency in English both speaking and writing abilities Efficiency in programming Languages such as VHDL/Verilog, Python, CC++, and so on. Great enthusiasm for doing research oriented tasks. Excellent teamwork member.
Degree: both BS and MS graduates or similar are warmly welcomed to apply.
Deadline: better to start at Spring 2026. It is always better to apply as early as possible. Position is open until it is filled. Note: Villanova is rolling based and admission is flexible!
Research Area: Post-quantum oriented security and cryptography, hardware acceleration and related security topics.
Brief Introduction of Villanova University. Villanova University is a private Catholic research university in Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, Villanova University is known for its excellent academic reputation and fantastic campus location. Villanova University is ranked No. 57 in the U.S. according to the US News Ranking Report 2026. Notable alumni include the new Pope Leo XIV and former First Lady Jill Biden.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Jiafeng Harvest Xie

More information: https://www.ece.villanova.edu/~jxie02/

The cryptocurrency Bitcoin operates without a central authority. This is made possible by (digital) proof of work, which, however, comes with enormous energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. Our project transfers this principle into the physical world: we are conducting research on physical one-way functions, reproducible physical processes that generate measurable outputs from input parameters, but for which solving the inverse problem is difficult. Based on this, we are developing a proof of physical work protocol that has the potential to significantly reduce global CO₂ emissions. As an interdisciplinary junior research group, we are opening up a new field of research at the interface of cryptography, engineering, and natural sciences. The project runs for five years and is funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung. Further information can be found here: https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202409386

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Frank Rhein

More information: https://www.pse.kit.edu/english/karriere/joboffer.php?id=165449

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

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Gerhard Friedrich, University of Klagenfurt

More information: https://jobs.aau.at/en/job/university-assistant-predoctoral-and-project-researcher-all-genders-welcome-2/

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).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Nusa Zidaric

More information: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/vacancies/2025/q3/16010-phd-candidate-cryptographic-hardware-and-design-automation

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

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dominique Schröder

More information: http://pets.wien

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.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Send your CV, links of your code repositories (GitHub, GitLab, etc.), and a short note about why you want to work on PQC and secure systems with ExeQuantum to raymond@exequantum.com.

More information: https://www.linkedin.com/hiring/jobs/4298309236/detail/

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

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Muhammed Esgin

More information: 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

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For more information, do not hesitate to contact Luisa Siniscalchi (luisi[at]dtu.dk)

More information: https://lnkd.in/dC3ch5m5

We are recruiting for several open positions within the School of Computer Science, including in the area of Cybersecurity, and specifically in (applied) cryptography, implementation security, hardware security, and embedded security. Birmingham's School of Computer Science is ranked 3rd in the UK for research output (according to the national REF exercise).

The role offers opportunities to contribute to teaching as well as pursue their own research agenda. This is a permanent position. For more information, please contact Prof. Elisabeth Oswald. The advert closes at the end of September.

Link to apply: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOI907/assistant-or-associate-professor-in-computer-science-research-and-education

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Elisabeth Oswald m.e.oswald AT bham.ac.uk

More information: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOI907/assistant-or-associate-professor-in-computer-science-research-and-education

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

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For further questions, please contact Stefan Mangard (stefan.mangard@tugraz.at) or see the full job description here:

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

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

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.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Contact: Dr. Stephen C. Locke, Chair of the Search Committee, (lockes@fau.edu).

More information: https://fau.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FAU/details/Assistant-Professor--Cryptology_REQ20879