Doctoral Researcher in Applied Cryptography

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description The Department of Computing at the Faculty of Technology invites applications for a full-time, salaried Doctoral Researcher position. This role focuses on the applied cryptography and privacy enhancing technologies research. The fixed-term position starts based on mutual agreement and ends on 30.9.2029. Job description . This position is integrated into a high-impact European research project. As a Doctoral researcher, you will conduct deep-dive research into the applied cryptography domain. You will join an elite, interdisciplinary team, collaborating closely with leading academic experts and industrial architects across Europe. The successful candidate will focus on one of following pillars: . Privacy enhancing technologies: Database security and privacy, designing theoretical protocols and algorithms. Post-quantum cryptography: Developing robust mechanisms for data protection and user privacy, focusing on either signature or encryption. Responsibilities . Design, develop, and implement state-of-the-art PETs and post-quantum cryptographic schemes. Collaborate closely with top-tier European universities and industrial partners. Participate in project implementation and dissemination activities. Contribute to academic life by supervising MSc and Bachelor students, and assisting in teaching activities. Engage in training opportunities including proposal writing, high-impact scientifi