International Association
for Cryptologic Research

Event date: 8 March 2026
Submission deadline: 1 November 2025
Notification: 19 December 2025

Event date: 6 July to 10 July 2026
Submission deadline: 27 January 2026
Notification: 20 April 2026

Event date: 1 June to 6 June 2026
Submission deadline: 25 August 2025
Notification: 19 November 2025

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