Faculty Position in Post-Quantum Cryptography

Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University – Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Interdisciplinary Lab (PQC-X)

The Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Interdisciplinary Lab (PQC-X) at XJTLU has a faculty position. We are seeking excellent researchers in design, analysis, implementation and/or application aspects of the following areas, and will offer internationally competitive salary packages for the successful candidate.

Topics of Interests

• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• Multi-Party Computation
• Zero-Knowledge Proofs
• Fully Homomorphic Encryption

Faculty Position

The faculty position is open at all ranks: Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. The positions are on three-year contract which is renewable and will be converted to long-term contract when renewed again after six-year service. The position will remain open until filled.

The candidate is expected to:

• Carry out world-class research and publish impactful results at top conferences/journals.
• Deliver effective teaching to undergraduate/graduate students.
• Mentor and supervise graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Undertake essential administrative responsibilities within the School.

What we offer:

• Opportunities to work in an excellent research environment and collaborate with global leaders in post-quantum cryptography, and with top financial institutions and industry partners.
• Internationally competitive salary and benefits such as housing allowance, travel allowance, education allowance, relocation support etc.
• Adequate research funds, and university’s supports to apply for national, provincial and municipal talent programs.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cryptography, or closely related areas.
• Proven track record of research excellence in post-quantum cryptography or a closely related area.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and supervision of undergraduate/graduate students/post-docs.

About PQC-X

The Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Interdisciplinary Lab (PQC-X) is a newly founded lab at XJTLU, led by Prof. Jintai DING*, a globally recognized leader in Post-quantum Cryptography. With the initial CNY22 million funding by the University, PQC-X aims to establish a world-class research lab with focus on conducting world-leading research in post-quantum cryptography, advancing key technologies in post-quantum migration and facilitating their industry transfer, and fostering the development of high-level talents in this field. PQC-X is expanding to a team of 9 faculty, 9 postdoctoral researchers, and 12 doctoral students.

PQC-X maintains an internationally collaborative research environment and strong partnerships with leading scholars and top institutions worldwide, including:

• Prof. Johannes Buchmann (Fellow of the German Academy of Sciences)
• Prof. Tsuyoshi Takagi (University of Tokyo)
• Financial institutions, e.g., the Jiangsu Province Financial Society, China Construction Bank, and the Financial Research Institute of the People’s Bank of China

*About Prof. Jintai Ding

Prof. Jintai Ding is a globally recognized leader in post-quantum cryptography and currently the Dean of School of Mathematics and Physics at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). He was one of the principal designers of ML-KEM (FIPS 203), the only quantum-resistant key establishment standard selected by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). He is also the inventor and patent holder of the first quantum key exchange, which was among the two patents licensed to NIST for ML-KEM.

Prior to joining XJTLU, Prof. Ding was Full Professor in Tsinghua University; and the Distinguished Taft Professor in the University of Cincinnati for more than 20 years. Prof. Ding received his PhD from Yale University.

About XJTLU

Founded in 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a unique collaboration between Xi’an Jiaotong University (China) and the University of Liverpool (UK), located in Suzhou, one of the most beautiful cities in China with a history of 2,500 years. As a research-led international university, XJTLU integrates global expertise to offer high-quality education and cutting-edge research with English as the primary working language. With 25,000 students in 18 schools, across campuses in Suzhou and Liverpool UK, the university is rapidly expanding. XJTLU has approximately 2,500 staff, including more than 1,300 academic faculty from about 60 countries and regions. 90% faculties have international experiences.

For more details, visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

How to Apply

Submit your application by clicking the Apply button.

Including,

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three academic reference letters (two for research and one for teaching)

For Inquiries, you can contact HR: Ye.Lan@xjtlu.edu.cn.