International Association
for Cryptologic Research

We are looking for a bright post-doc researcher with strong interest and suitable experience in any of the following research areas:

• Advanced public-key encryption: e.g. Homomorphic Encryption (HE), Updatable Public-Key Encryption (UPKE), KEMs with extra propeties, and their use in the design of protocols.
• Lattice-based cryptography: Design, analysis, and prototyping of cryptographic schemes based on hard problems in lattices.

The successful candidate will be leading on research activities in an ongoing EU research project on post-quantum cryptography. They will work closely with members of the Privacy and Applied Cryptography (PACY) lab, led by Prof. Mark Manulis, and the Quantum-Safe and Advanced Cryptography (QuSAC) lab, led by Prof. Daniel Slamanig. The candidate will benefit from our modern infrastructure and availability of funds to support own research. Also, Munich is amongst best places to live in Germany.

This position is available for a start in April 2026 and is fully funded at federal salary level TVöD E13 (~59k to 64k EUR p.a. depending on qualifications and experience). The initial contract will be for 1.5 years with a possibility of extension. Candidates without doctoral degree but with sufficient research experience, e.g. final-year doctoral students, are also welcome to apply. (More info via URL below.)

Requirements:

• At least a completed Master degree in cryptography, mathematics or computer science
• Strong background knowledge / experience in privacy-enhancing cryptography research and development
• Publications in top-tier cryptography / security / privacy venues
• Fluency in written and spoken English, (German is not essential)

Application deadline: January 25, 2026. The search will continue until the position is filled.

Please send your application including a cover letter, CV, transcripts of grades, and two contacts for academic references as a single PDF document per email with subject line ”Application PACY“.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Mark Manulis (mark.manulis [at] unibw.de)

More information: https://www.unibw.de/pacy-en/vacancies