Postdoc Physical security evaluation of post-quantum cryptosystems (M/F)
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 12 months
- Doctorate
This offer is available in English version
This offer is open to people with a document recognizing their status as a disabled worker.
Offer at a glance
The Unit
Laboratoire Hubert Curien
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
42000 ST ETIENNE
Contract Duration
12 months
Date of Hire
02/11/2026
Remuneration
€3,041 gross per month or more depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 21 October 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The objectives of this post-doc are to:
- select post-quantum cryptosystems currently undergoing standardization,
- identify potential attack vectors against these candidates,
- perform these attacks using available experimental setups (clock glitching, laser, etc.),
- propose countermeasures to protect the cryptosystems and evaluate them.
Activity
- analysis of cryptographic algorithms
- identification of attack paths exploitable via physical attacks
- implementation and execution of physical attacks
- writing of scientific papers in English
Your Profil
Skills
- knowledge of applied cryptography
- experience using side-channel analysis or fault injection setups
- strong ability to synthesize information and write in English
Your Work Environment
The Hubert Curien laboratory is a joint research unit (UMR CNRS 5516) of the Jean Monnet University, Saint-Etienne, the National Research Centre "CNRS" and the Institut d'Optique Graduate School. It is composed of 90 researchers, professors & assistant professors, 25 engineers & administrative staff, and around 110 PhD & post-PhD students. This total of approximately 230 staff makes the Hubert Curien laboratory the most important research structure in Saint-Etienne. Our activities are organized around two scientific departments: Optics, Photonics & Surfaces and Computer Science, Security & Image, and scientific projects are carried out by 6 main teams: Functional Materials and Surfaces, Materials for Optics and Photonics in Extreme Radiative Environments, Laser-Matter Interaction, Image Science & Computer Vision, Data Intelligence, and Secure Embedded Systems & Hardware Architectures.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
€3,041 gross per month or more depending on experience
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR5516-BRICOL-001 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Mathematics and mathematical interactions |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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