Post doctoral fellow in post-quantum cryptography (M/F)
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 12 months
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Laboratoire de mathématiques de Versailles
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
78035 VERSAILLES
Contract Duration
12 months
Date of Hire
01/10/2026
Remuneration
From €2,991.58 to €4,756.76 gross per month, depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 13 August 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The post-doctoral researcher's duties will involve studying post-quantum cryptography algorithms, particularly those already standardized by NIST—notably ML-KEM (CRYSTALS-Kyber), ML-DSA (CRYSTALS-Dilithium), and the upcoming FN-DSA (Falcon) and HQC—as well as those still in contention under NIST's additional call for signature algorithms: SQIsign, HAWK, MQOM, SDitH, MAYO, QR-UOV, SNOVA, UOV, and FAEST.
Activity
The initial objective will be to conduct a preliminary analysis of the four families of post-quantum algorithms in order to identify the underlying mathematical theories for each. Subsequently, the focus will shift to one of these families, with the aim of deriving new results regarding the relevant algorithmic aspects. Implementing specific attacks will enhance understanding of the security of the targeted algorithms and may lead to both publications at international cryptography conferences and contributions to the standardization process for new signature algorithms.
Your Profil
Skills
- PhD in Mathematics or Computer Science
- In-depth knowledge of the mathematical and computational foundations of cryptography
- Strong writing skills
- Extensive programming experience
Your Work Environment
The postdoctoral researcher will join the "Cryptology and Information Security" team at the LMV laboratory (CNRS UMR 8100), where they will benefit from standard working conditions, including access to an office and computing resources. They will participate in relevant international conferences whenever possible and may take advantage of the numerous international collaborations already established by team members.
Constraints and risks
The position is located in a relevant sector of the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST), and therefore requires, in accordance with regulations, that your arrival be authorized by the competent authority of the MESR.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
From €2,991.58 to €4,756.76 gross per month, 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 | UMR8100-LOUGOU-009 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Information sciences: bases of information technology, calculations, algorithms, representations, uses |
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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