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Postdoctoral Researcher
@ Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Overview
The Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity is hiring 2 Postdoctoral Fellows for a full-time, 18-month in-person research role in Fredericton, New Brunswick, starting December 2026. The work covers post-quantum cryptography, cryptographic protocol design, and secure systems, within the Quantum Safe Technologies Initiative with the National Research Council Canada. Applicants need a PhD in a related field, and priority goes to Canadian citizens and residents with work authorization.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research in post-quantum and quantum-safe cryptography
- Design, analyze and implement cryptographic protocols
- Evaluate and benchmark security in real-world systems
- Contribute to a collaborative program with the NRC under QSTI
- Publish research in academic venues
Requirements summary:
- PhD in Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
- Strong cryptographic research and security analysis skills
- Programming skills in C/C++, Rust, Python or Go (asset)
- Technical writing and academic publication experience
- Experience with cryptographic libraries or secure-system implementation (asset)
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering |
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Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity
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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:
⚠️ 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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