Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Institute of Computer Science Polish Academy of Sciences
- Department: Cryptography Group
- Research Field: Computer science » Informatics; Computer science » Other
- Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)
- Positions: Other Positions
- Application Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Part-time
- Hours Per Week: 3,34
- Offer Starting Date: 14 Oct 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Persons eligible for the competition are those who meet the terms specified in the Act of 30 April 2010 on the Polish Academy of Sciences (Dz. U. (Polish Journal of Laws), 2019, Item. 1183).
Candidates to the above position should meet the following conditions:
- having the academic title of Professor (or equivalent degree) in computer science, mathematics, cybersecurity, information security, or a closely related discipline;
- having academic and research experience in the field of cryptography and information security, as evidenced by publications in journals and at international conferences:
- design and analysis of cryptographic protocols,
- public-key and symmetric-key cryptography,
- cryptanalysis and security analysis of cryptographic systems,
- post-quantum cryptography,
- secure multiparty computation,
- privacy-enhancing technologies;
- documented experience in leading research projects—at a minimum, projects of the OPUS (NCN) type or analogous projects funded by institutions from other OECD countries;
- possess experience in providing academic supervision to early-career researchers,
- possess teaching experience in fields related to cryptography, information security, cybersecurity, computer science, or mathematics
- have a very good command of the English language, sufficient for conducting research, teaching, publishing, and engaging in international collaboration.
Where to apply
E-mail: a.olszewska@ipipan.waw.pl
Requirements
- Research Field: Computer science » Informatics
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Mathematics » Computational mathematics
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- having the academic title of Professor (or equivalent degree) in computer science, mathematics, cybersecurity, information security, or a closely related discipline;
- having academic and research experience in the field of cryptography and information security, as evidenced by publications in journals and at international conferences:
- design and analysis of cryptographic protocols,
- public-key and symmetric-key cryptography,
- cryptanalysis and security analysis of cryptographic systems,
- post-quantum cryptography,
- secure multiparty computation,
- privacy-enhancing technologies;
- documented experience in leading research projects—at a minimum, projects of the OPUS (NCN) type or analogous projects funded by institutions from other OECD countries;
- possess experience in providing academic supervision to early-career researchers,
- possess teaching experience in fields related to cryptography, information security, cybersecurity, computer science, or mathematics
- have a very good command of the English language, sufficient for conducting research, teaching, publishing, and engaging in international collaboration.
Specific Requirements
experience in the field of cryptography and information security:
- design and analysis of cryptographic protocols,
- public-key and symmetric-key cryptography,
- cryptanalysis and security analysis of cryptographic systems,
- post-quantum cryptography,
- secure multiparty computation,
- privacy-enhancing technologies;
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Excellent
- Research Field: Computer science » Informatics; Computer science » Other
- Years of Research Experience: More than 10
Additional Information
Selection process
Applications will be considered by the Competition Committee appointed by the Director of the Institute of Computer Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences. The Commission may invite the candidate for an interview.
Additional comments
The documents should be submitted to the secretary of the ICS PAS in Warsaw, ul. Jana Kazimierza 5, room 105 or by e-mail in the pdf files to the address: a.olszewska@ipipan.waw.pl with title “Competition for Professor in the CG IPI PAN (ZK)”.
Website for additional job details: https://ipipan.waw.pl/en/announcements/job-offers/1020-full-professor-cg-2026-10
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Institute of Computer Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IPI PAN)
- Country: Poland
- City: Warsaw
- Postal Code: 01-248
- Street: 5 Jana Kazimierza Str.
Contact
- City: Warsaw
- Website: https://ipipan.waw.pl/
- Street: ul. Jana Kazimierza 5
- Postal Code: 01-248
- E-Mail: a.olszewska@ipipan.waw.pl
- Phone: +48223800505