Position Description

About PQC-X

The Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Interdisciplinary Lab (PQC-X) is a newly founded lab at XJTLU, led by Prof. Jintai DING*, the global top scholar in Post-quantum Cryptography; and currently the Dean, School of Mathematics and Physics.

With the initial CNY22 million funding by the University, PQC-X aims to establish a world-class research lab, focus on advancing key post-quantum migration technologies, facilitating the transfer to industry, and fostering the development of high-level talents in the field.

PQC-X fosters an internationally collaborative research environment with English as the primary working language. It has deep research partnerships with top-tier institutions and leading scholars to drive quantum-resistant cryptographic innovations, including:

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

PQC-X is expanding to a team of 9 faculty, 9 postdoctoral researchers, and 12 doctoral students. We are seeking passionate researchers in:

• Mathematics: Computational Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Number Theory, Mathematical Optimization
• Cryptography: Post-Quantum Cryptography, Multi-Party Computation, Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Fully Homomorphic Encryption, Privacy-Preserving Algorithms
• Computer Science & Engineering: Quantum Algorithms, Blockchain, High-Performance Computing, Algorithm Implementation

*About Prof. Jintai Ding

Prof. Jintai Ding is a globally recognized leader in post-quantum cryptography. He was one of the principal designers of ML-KEM (FIPS 203), the only quantum-resistant key establishment standard selected by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). He is also the inventor and patent holder of the first quantum key exchange, which was among the two patents licensed to NIST for ML-KEM.

Prior to joining XJTLU, Prof. Ding was Full Professor in Tsinghua University; and the Distinguished Taft Professor in the University of Cincinnati for more than 20 years. Prof. Ding received his PhD from Yale University.

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We are hiring

• Faculty Positions (Open Rank: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor)
• Postdoctoral Researchers (two-year term)

Basic requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cryptography, or a related field
• Strong research background in post-quantum cryptography, algebra, number theory, or quantum computing
• Fresh PhD graduates are encouraged to apply

What we offer

• Be part of a growing, internationally recognized research lab, and work with global leaders in post-quantum cryptography;
• Adequate research funds;
• Research collaboration with global top-tier institutions & financial industry partners;
• Internationally competitive salary and benefits such as housing allowance, travel allowance, education allowance, relocation support etc.
• University supports to apply for national, provincial and municipal talent programs;
• An international community in the most beautiful city, Suzhou in China with a history of 2,500 years.

How to Apply

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

including,

• Personal statement

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three Academic Reference Letters (Two letters in research and one in teaching)

For Inquiries, you can contact HR: Ye.Lan@xjtlu.edu.cn

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About XJTLU

Founded in 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a unique collaboration between Xi’an Jiaotong University (China) and the University of Liverpool (UK). As a research-led international university, XJTLU integrates global expertise to offer high-quality education and cutting-edge research. With 25,000 students in 18 schools, across campuses in Suzhou and Liverpool UK, the university is rapidly expanding. XJTLU has approximately 2,500 staff, including more than 1,300 academic faculty from about 60 countries and regions. 90% faculties have international experiences.

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