Doctoral Researcher in Applied Cryptography
Conduct cutting-edge research in privacy-enhancing technologies or post-quantum cryptography as a doctoral researcher at the University of Turku.
Best for:Best for computer science or mathematics graduates with a strong foundation and interest in cryptography, privacy-enhancing technologies, or post-quantum security.
Overview
The Department of Computing at the University of Turku invites applications for a full-time, salaried Doctoral Researcher position focusing on applied cryptography and privacy-enhancing technologies. Part of an international European research project, the successful candidate will work alongside elite academic experts and industrial partners on either database security and privacy protocols or post-quantum signature and encryption schemes. Responsibilities include designing cryptographic protocols, publishing in top venues, and contributing to academic teaching and supervision. Applicants must hold a relevant Master's degree and demonstrate a strong foundation in computer science or mathematics.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and implement state-of-the-art privacy-enhancing technologies and post-quantum cryptographic schemes.
- Collaborate closely with top-tier European universities and industrial partners on joint research deliverables.
- Participate in project implementation, dissemination activities, and academic scientific publishing.
- Contribute to academic life by assisting in teaching activities and supervising Bachelor and Master students.
- Engage in professional training opportunities including proposal writing and collaborative international research.
Requirements
Degree required: MSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; good written and spoken proficiency
Instruction: English
- Solid foundation in computer science with a deep understanding of privacy-enhancing technologies and cryptographic algorithms
- Strong interest in or prior academic/practical experience with cryptography
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated capacity to undertake postgraduate studies and complete a doctoral degree
- Must have or be able to acquire the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Turku
- In exceptional cases, applicants nearing completion of their Master's degree may be considered under a Research Assistant title
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-04 (Europe/Helsinki)
Submit your complete application through the University of Turku online recruitment system by the specified closing date. Ensure all mandatory documentation including transcripts, CV, motivation letter, and proof of language proficiency are attached in English or Finnish.
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of publications
- Bachelor and MSc degree certificates with translations
- Proof of Language Proficiency
- Research plan
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