Simula UiB
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
ResearchScientistinCryptography
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“Research Scientist in Cryptography at Simula UiB. Skills: post-quantum cryptography, design of cryptographic schemes, analysis of cryptographic schemes, implementation of cryptographic schemes, research leadership, grant management. conduct research in applied post-quantum cryptography. design, analysis and implementation of cryptographic schemes”
What You'll Achieve.
high-impact research; high-quality research in cryptography; long-term scientific impact
Industry & Context.
Security Act and the Act relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology compliance, potential eligibility for a security clearance in Norway
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in cryptography, computer science, applied mathematics or a related discipline, expertise in post-quantum cryptography, experience in the design, analysis or implementation of post-quantum cryptographic schemes, Excellent communication skills, fluency in spoken and written English
Nice to Have
Expertise in related areas, such as cryptographic engineering, implementation security, side-channel analysis or applied cryptography more broadly, supervisory experience, including supervising PhD students and junior researchers, Experience contributing to research leadership, including shaping collaborative research activities or developing new research directions, Experience in managing research projects, Experience in securing competitive research funding
What You'll Do.
conduct research in applied post-quantum cryptography
analysis and implementation of cryptographic schemes
supervise and mentor early-career researchers
contribute positively to the collaborative research environment
play an active role in developing externally funded research activities
preparing and coordinating research proposals at both the national and European levels
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
contribute positively to the collaborative research environment at Simula UiB; close interaction among permanent researchers, postdocs and PhD students; close interaction with national and international partners; shaping collaborative research activities
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; fluency in spoken and written English
Process & Methodology
managing research projects, coordinating research proposals
Full Job Description
Simula UiB (simula-uib.com) is a research institute in Cryptography and Information Theory based in Bergen, Norway. We are seeking a Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist for a permanent position in the Department of Cryptography, specialising in post-quantum cryptography. The Department of Cryptography at Simula UiB conducts research on the design and analysis of cryptographic algorithms, side-channel analysis and privacy-enhancing technologies. It currently comprises 11 members, including permanent staff, postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, and is led by Dr Martijn Stam. Simula UiB also hosts the Centre for Quantum Communication Networks and Applications (QCNA), one of Norway’s four national centres for quantum technology research. Launched in May 2026, QCNA has eight academic and industry partners and includes quantum cyber security as a core research theme. As a member of the Department of Cryptography, the successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to activities within the QCNA centre. Job Description We are currently hiring a permanent (senior) research scientist to conduct research in applied post-quantum cryptography, including the design, analysis and implementation of cryptographic schemes. As an integral part of the research, the successful candidate is expected to supervise and mentor early-career researchers (PhD students and postdoctoral researchers) and contribute positively to the collaborative research environment at Simula UiB and our international research profile. The appointee will play an active role in developing externally funded research activities at Simula UiB, including preparing and coordinating research proposals at both the national and European levels, particularly through programmes such as the Research Council of Norway (RCN) and Horizon Europe, including the European Research Council (ERC). Candidate Profile We are seeking candidates with a PhD in cryptography, computer science, applied mathematics
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