CA0323 - Post Doctoral Researcher Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

Cloud Angles Digital Transformation; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Angles Digital Transformation seeks a Post Doctoral Researcher in Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to join the Quantum Research division. The role focuses on quantum-resistant algorithms, secure communication, and protocol design for enterprise and government use cases.

The candidate will publish research, contribute to patents, and mentor junior researchers while collaborating with Quantum Engineering, AI, and Security teams on scalable PQC solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD in cryptography or related field.
• Strong research background in cryptography and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of quantum computing fundamentals and attack models.
• Familiarity with PQC standards and related frameworks would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in Post Quantum Cryptography and quantum-safe security architectures.
• Design, evaluate, and optimize PQC algorithms (lattice-, hash-, multivariate-, code-, isogeny-based).
• Publish high-quality research papers in reputable journals/conferences.
• Assist in patent filings, whitepapers, and technical innovation initiatives.
• Contribute to hybrid classical-quantum cybersecurity frameworks for enterprise use.
• Mentor junior researchers and engineers in PQC concepts and implementation approaches.

Skills

Quantum computing fundamentals

Public key cryptography

Secure protocol design

Cryptography research

Python programming

C/C++ programming

Education

PhD in Cryptography or related field

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Post Doctoral Researcher in Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to join our Quantum Research division.

The ideal candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research focused on:

• Quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms
• Secure communication frameworks
• Cryptographic protocol design
• Quantum-safe enterprise architectures
• Hybrid classical-quantum security systems

The researcher will work closely with our Quantum Engineering, AI, and Security teams to build practical and scalable PQC solutions for enterprise and government use cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in Post Quantum Cryptography and quantum-safe security architectures.
• Design, evaluate, and optimize PQC algorithms including:
• Lattice-based cryptography
• Hash-based cryptography
• Multivariate cryptography
• Code-based cryptography
• Isogeny-based approaches
• Publish high-quality research papers in reputed journals and conferences.
• Participate in patent filings, whitepapers, and technical innovation initiatives.
• Work on hybrid classical-quantum cybersecurity frameworks.
• Mentor junior researchers, interns, and engineering teams on PQC concepts and implementation approaches.
• Contribute to grants, industry consortiums, and academic collaborations.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in:

• Cryptography
• or related field

Strong research background in cryptography and cybersecurity Knowledge of:

• Quantum computing fundamentals
• Quantum attack models
• Public key cryptography
• Secure protocol design

Experience with at least one of the following:

• CRYSTALS-Kyber
• CRYSTALS-Dilithium
• Falcon
• SPHINCS+
• Familiarity with:
• NIST PQC standardization efforts
• Open Quantum Safe (OQS)
• Quantum-safe TLS/PKI frameworks

Strong programming skills in one or more:

• Python
• C/C++
• Rust
• Go
• Demonstrated publication record in reputed conferences/journals is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with:

• Quantum simulators
• Quantum SDKs such as Qiskit, CUDA-Q, Cirq, or PennyLane

Knowledge of:

• Secure multi-party computation
• Homomorphic encryption
• Zero-knowledge proofs
• Quantum networking

Exposure to enterprise cybersecurity architectures and cloud platforms.

Prior industry research experience is a plus.

What You Will Work On

If you are suitable for this JD , Please share me your CV to 9908705900 - Sravan / you can share to [e-mail]