Faculty & Postdoctoral Positions in Post-Quantum Cryptography

About XJTLU

Founded in 2006 as a partnership between Xi’an Jiaotong University and the University of Liverpool, XJTLU is a research-led international university with over 25,000 students and 2,500 staff across campuses in Suzhou and Liverpool. It is committed to academic excellence and global engagement.

For more information, visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn

About PQC-X

The PQC-X Lab at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a newly founded interdisciplinary research centre led by Prof. Jintai Ding, a global leader in post-quantum cryptography and Dean of the School of Mathematics and Physics. The lab is backed by an initial CNY22 million university funding to establish a world-class research hub focusing on:

• Post-quantum migration technologies
• Technology transfer to industry
• High-level talent development

PQC-X promotes a globally collaborative, English-speaking research environment with international partnerships including:

• Prof. Johannes Buchmann (German Academy of Sciences)
• Prof. Tsuyoshi Takagi (University of Tokyo)
• Jiangsu Province Financial Society, China Construction Bank, Financial Research Institute of the People's Bank of China

About Prof. Jintai Ding

Prof. Ding is one of the principal designers of ML-KEM (FIPS 203), the only post-quantum key establishment standard selected by NIST. He is the inventor of the first quantum key exchange protocol, licensed to NIST. He was a Full Professor at Tsinghua University and the University of Cincinnati, and holds a PhD from Yale University.

Research Areas

• Mathematics: Computational Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Number Theory, Mathematical Optimization
• Cryptography: Post-Quantum Cryptography, Multi-Party Computation, Zero-Knowledge Proofs, FHE, Privacy Algorithms
• Computer Science & Engineering: Quantum Algorithms, Blockchain, HPC, Algorithm Implementation

We Are Hiring

• Faculty Positions: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
• Postdoctoral Researchers: Two-year term

Basic Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cryptography, or related field
• Strong research background in PQC, algebra, number theory, or quantum computing
• Fresh PhD graduates are welcome

What We Offer

• Be part of a globally recognized lab and collaborate with leading experts
• Generous research funding and global academic-industry partnerships
• Internationally competitive salary and benefits (housing, travel, relocation, etc.)
• Support for national and local talent programmes
• An international community in Suzhou, a historic city in China

How to Apply

Submit your application online at: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4087&company=xjtlu

Your application should include:

• Personal statement
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three academic reference letters (two in research, one in teaching)

For inquiries: Contact HR at [email protected]