International Association
for Cryptologic Research

The Applied Cryptography Unit (https://groups.oist.jp/appcrypto) at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is seeking to hire up to four postdoctoral scholars in cryptography.

The Applied Cryptography Unit, led by Prof Carlos Cid, was established in 2022, to conduct research in the design and analysis of modern cryptographic primitives and schemes used to protect confidentiality and integrity of data, both in the classical and in the quantum settings. To forge and develop its research activities, we are now seeking to hire up to four outstanding post-doctoral researchers to work in the following topics: post-quantum / quantum cryptography (design and analysis), quantum cryptanalysis, post-quantum cryptographic techniques for privacy-preserving mechanisms.

The postdocs will be provided with funding and access to world-class facilities to pursue their research. The Unit aims to establish a highly collaborative environment, and we expect there will be several opportunities to work with other research groups at OIST, in Japan and overseas.

Submission Documents

Applicants should prepare a single pdf file with:

• Cover letter, outlining the motivation for applying for the position, research interests, experience and qualifications of relevance for the position;
• CV with a list of publications;
• Names and contact information of two referees, one of which should be a previous employer.

and submit it at https://www.oist.jp/careers/postdoctoral-scholars-applied-cryptography-unit

Application Deadline:

Applicants will be considered until the positions are filled, but submissions by 28 May 2023 will guarantee full consideration.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Carlos Cid (carlos.cid@oist.jp)

More information: https://www.oist.jp/careers/postdoctoral-scholars-applied-cryptography-unit