Research Scientist: Embedded & Quantum Hardware Security

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU's Centre of Hardware Assurance (CHA) on the PACE team is seeking a researcher to advance hardware security for embedded systems. The role focuses on integrating Post-Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Key Distribution within IoT and silicon platforms.

The candidate should hold a PhD or Master’s in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering with 6–8 years of research experience and strong coding skills (C/Java/Python/VHDL). Experience with oscilloscopes and lab equipment is required.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree with 6–8 years of relevant research experience in hardware security.
• Experience with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) or Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).
• Proficiency in programming in C, Java, Assembly, Python, or VHDL.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate embedded microcontrollers and implementations of cryptography algorithms, including PQC and QKD.
• Develop and test non-invasive and semi-invasive hardware security research methods for embedded and IoT systems.
• Design and execute experimental frameworks for device setup and data analysis to assess hybrid quantum-security architectures.
• Provide technical evaluations and recommendations to collaborators to improve hardware IP security posture.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation to meet international research standards and security frameworks.
• Lead dissemination of findings through publications and conference presentations.
• Identify emerging hardware-forensics threats and contribute to mitigation strategies for silicon-level trust.

Skills

C

Java

Python

VHDL

Embedded systems

Education

PhD in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Master's in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Job description

NTU's Centre of Hardware Assurance (CHA) on the PACE team is seeking a researcher to advance hardware security for embedded systems. The role focuses on integrating Post-Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Key Distribution within IoT and silicon platforms.

The candidate should hold a PhD or Master’s in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering with 6–8 years of research experience and strong coding skills (C/Java/Python/VHDL). Experience with oscilloscopes and lab equipment is required.