Postdoctoral Researcher
- Fredericton, NB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
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:
📧 sdadkhah@unb.ca
⚠️ Important: The email subject line must be exactly:
Postdoc Application
Do not add any other words to the subject line. Emails with a different subject line may not be considered.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until both positions are filled.
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Responsibilities
Conduct research in quantum-safe and post-quantum cryptography, including cryptographic protocol design, analysis, and implementation. Contribute to a collaborative research program with the National Research Council Canada under the Quantum Safe Technologies Initiative, including security evaluation and real-world validation.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a PhD in Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and demonstrate strong cryptographic research, security analysis, programming, technical writing, and academic publication skills. Experience with C/C++, Rust, Python, or Go, and cryptographic libraries or secure-system implementation, is an asset.
Skills
- Cryptographic Research
- Security Analysis
- Programming
- Technical Writing
- Academic Publication
- Post-Quantum Cryptography
- Cryptographic Protocol Design
- Cryptographic Implementation
- Public-Key Cryptography
- Digital Signatures
- Key Establishment
- Cryptographic Engineering
- Secure Software Development
- Security Evaluation
- Secure Systems Integration
- Secure Networking
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Hiring contact email
sdadkhah@unb.ca
Categories
- Science & Research
- Technology
- Software
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Post-Quantum Cryptography
- Quantum-Safe Migration
- Cryptographic Protocol Design
- Cryptographic Analysis
- Cryptographic Implementation
- Public-Key Cryptography
- Digital Signatures
- Key Establishment
- Crypto-Agility
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Secure Systems Integration
- Cryptographic Engineering
- Secure Software Development
- Security Evaluation
- Benchmarking
- Real-World Validation
- Secure Networking
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- C
- C++
- Rust
- Python
- Go
- Cryptographic Libraries
- Cybersecurity
- National Research Council Canada