CA0323 - Post Doctoral Researcher Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

Cloud Angles Digital Transformation; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 669,600 - 1,004,400; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Angles Digital Transformation is seeking a highly motivated Post Doctoral Researcher in Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to join their Quantum Research division. The ideal candidate will contribute to cutting‑edge research focused on quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms and secure communication frameworks.

The successful researcher will design and evaluate PQC algorithms, collaborate with engineering teams, and publish research papers. A Ph.D. in Cryptography or a related field is required, along with a strong background in cryptography and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Strong research background in cryptography and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of quantum attack models and public key cryptography.
• Demonstrated publication record in reputed conferences/journals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in Post Quantum Cryptography and quantum-safe security architectures.
• Design, evaluate, and optimize PQC algorithms including lattice-based and hash-based cryptography.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate PQC into enterprise platforms.

Skills

Cryptography

Quantum computing fundamentals

Secure protocol design

Education

Ph.D. in Cryptography or related field

Tools

Python

C/C++

Rust

Go

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
• Contribute to implementation and benchmarking of NIST PQC standards.
• Develop quantum‑safe protocols for:
  • Identity and access management
  • Secure communications
  • Digital signatures
  • Key exchange mechanisms
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate PQC into enterprise platforms and cloud‑native architectures.
• 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

• Enterprise quantum‑safe migration frameworks
• PQC‑enabled APIs and SDKs
• Secure digital identity systems
• Quantum‑resilient financial and healthcare security platforms
• AI‑assisted cryptographic optimization
• Quantum communication and secure distributed systems