Postdoctoral Researcher

Hiring Postdoctoral Fellows

I am recruiting 2 Postdoctoral Fellows for research in quantum-safe and post-quantum cryptography.

Research areas include

• Post-quantum cryptography and quantum-safe migration
• Cryptographic protocol design, analysis, and implementation
• Public-key cryptography, digital signatures, and key establishment
• Crypto-agility, PKI, and secure systems integration
• Cryptographic engineering and secure software development
• Security evaluation, benchmarking, and real-world validation
• Secure networking and critical-infrastructure protection

These positions will contribute to a collaborative research program with the National Research Council Canada (NRC) under the Quantum Safe Technologies Initiative (QSTI).

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD in Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

We are looking for candidates with strong skills in cryptographic research, security analysis, programming, technical writing, and academic publication. Experience with C/C++, Rust, Python, or Go, as well as cryptographic libraries or secure-system implementation, is an asset.

Position Details

Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Expected Start Date: December 2026

Duration: 18 months, full-time

Work Arrangement: In person

Priority Consideration: Given the project's anticipated start date and recruitment timeline, priority will be given to Canadian citizens, candidates currently residing in Canada with valid work authorization, and international applicants who are eligible to obtain Canadian work authorization within approximately two weeks.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their CV, a brief research statement, and two representative publications to:

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• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until both positions are filled.