About the SnT The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust ( SnT ) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.Welook forresearchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as: Network Security, Information Assurance, Model driven Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, and ICT Services & Applications. Your role Successful candidates will join the young, vibrant, and interdisciplinary CryptoLUX research group, led by Prof. Alex Biryukov. The position holder will closely collaborate with Dr. Aleksei Udovenko who leads the project "PQSeal: Cryptanalysis of post quantum signatures", and will be required to perform the following tasks: Publish high impact research in the area of post quantum cryptography Collaborate on the project tasks, internally and/or with external peers Independently lead execution of some project''s tasks For further information, please contact us at. Your profile The candidate should possess a PhD degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. What we''re looking for: A collaborativeteam playerwith adesire to make apersonalimpactwithinourinterdisciplinary research group The commitment to participate in thedesign and implementationof high quality solutions that solve significant problems Self initiative, creativity,curiosity,flexibilityand enthusiasm to work The ideal candidate should have some knowledge and/or experience in one or several of the following areas: Algebraic cryptanalysis (e.g. Grobner bases) Cryptanalysis of multivariate or code based schemes Cryptanalysis techniques in general Familiarity with computer algebra systems (SageMath, Magma) Implementation of attacks on high performance computing (clusters/GPU) Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Knowledge of either French, German or Luxembourgish will be appreciated but are not a requirement to apply. We offer Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR) A modern and dynamic university. High quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non academic partners such as ministries, local governments, as