Postdoctoral Researcher in the Field of Post-quantum Cryptography

Postdoctoral Researcher in the Field of Post-quantum Cryptography

University of Turku

Turku, Finland

Faculty of Technology, Department of Computing invites applications for a 2-year position as postdoctoral researcher in the field of post-quantum cryptography. The fixed-term position starts on mutual agreement, and the duration of the employment is 2 years (24 months).

Job description

This is a two-year, fully funded postdoctoral researcher position within a European defense project that brings together leading universities and industry partners across Europe. The selected candidate will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team and contribute to cutting-edge research in post-quantum cryptography.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement state-of-the-art post-quantum cryptographic protocols and algorithms;
• Collaborate closely with top-tier European universities and industrial partners;
• Participate in project implementation and reporting activities;
• Contribute to academic life by supervising PhD, MSc and Bachelor students, and assisting in teaching activities;
• Engage in training opportunities including proposal writing, high-impact scientific publishing, and collaborative research with international teams.

Who we are looking for

Requirements

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field;
• Strong knowledge of cryptography, or information security (knowledge of post-quantum cryptography is an asset);
• Strong publication record in a relevant field;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Interest in collaborative research with both academia and industry;
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken).