International Association for Cryptologic Research

International Association
for Cryptologic Research

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Full-Time Research Associate
UNSW, Canberra, Australia
Employment type: Fixed-term contract, full-time, 2 years
Remuneration: Level A6 $118,467 + leave loading + 17% super
Location: UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus

Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.


Who You Are (skills and experience):

  • A PhD in Computer Science or Math or a relevant area/discipline that complements the breadth of expertise of the School.
  • Candidates with PhD thesis submissions are also welcome. It is expected the PhD degree will be obtained within a short time before the commencement of the job.
  • A demonstrated ability to conduct innovative and independent research in the field.
  • A record of publications in high-quality journals and/or conferences in the field. Some typical venues include, Crypto, Eurocrypt, CCS, NDSS, IEEE TIFS and IEEE TPAMI.
  • A strong background in post-quantum cryptography or applied cryptography. A strong math background in related areas such as coding theory will also be considered.
  • Capability of applying deep learning models and willingness to use them for biometrics research required in the project.

    Eligibility: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

    How to Apply:
    Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Monday 28 September 2026 at 11:30pm. In order to view the position description, please ensure that you allow pop-ups for https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au

Contact:
For role-related queries please contact:
Jiankun Hu - Professor [email protected]

For recruitment process-related queries please contact:
Holly Whale – Talent Acquisition Partner [email protected] Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Last updated: 2026-09-02 posted on 2026-09-01