Ph.D. Student (Funded, Post-Quantum Cryptographic Hardware)
Villanova University (Villanova, PA, USA)
Requirements
Preferred to be in majors of CE/CS/EE, Mathematics related majors are also desirable.
Proficiency in English both speaking and writing abilities Efficiency in programming Languages such as VHDL/Verilog, Python, CC++, and so on. Great enthusiasm for doing research oriented tasks. Excellent teamwork member.
Degree: both BS and MS graduates or similar are warmly welcomed to apply.
Deadline: better to start at Spring 2026. It is always better to apply as early as possible. Position is open until it is filled. Note: Villanova is rolling based and admission is flexible!
Research Area: Post-quantum oriented security and cryptography, hardware acceleration and related security topics.
Brief Introduction of Villanova University. Villanova University is a private Catholic research university in Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, Villanova University is known for its excellent academic reputation and fantastic campus location. Villanova University is ranked No. 57 in the U.S. according to the US News Ranking Report 2026. Notable alumni include the new Pope Leo XIV and former First Lady Jill Biden.
Contact: Dr. Jiafeng Harvest Xie
Preferred to be in majors of CE/CS/EE, Mathematics related majors are also desirable.
Proficiency in English both speaking and writing abilities Efficiency in programming Languages such as VHDL/Verilog, Python, CC++, and so on. Great enthusiasm for doing research oriented tasks. Excellent teamwork member.
Degree: both BS and MS graduates or similar are warmly welcomed to apply.
Deadline: better to start at Spring 2026. It is always better to apply as early as possible. Position is open until it is filled. Note: Villanova is rolling based and admission is flexible!
Research Area: Post-quantum oriented security and cryptography, hardware acceleration and related security topics.
Brief Introduction of Villanova University. Villanova University is a private Catholic research university in Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, Villanova University is known for its excellent academic reputation and fantastic campus location. Villanova University is ranked No. 57 in the U.S. according to the US News Ranking Report 2026. Notable alumni include the new Pope Leo XIV and former First Lady Jill Biden.
Last updated: 2025-10-06 posted on 2025-10-06