The Department of Combinatorics and Optimization at the University of Waterloo invites applications from qualified candidates for a 1.5-year postdoctoral fellowship appointment in cryptography under the supervision of Prof. Douglas Stebila. Expertise in cryptography is desired, particularly in the areas of cryptographic protocols, post-quantum cryptography, or digital credentials. A Ph.D. degree and evidence of excellence in research are required. Successful applicants are expected to maintain an active program of research. The annual salary is $60,000. In addition, a travel fund of $3,000 per year is provided. The effective date of appointment is January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. However, dates are negotiable. Interested individuals should apply using the MathJobs site https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/20495.
Applications should include a cover letter describing their interest in the
position, a curriculum vitae and research statement and at least three reference
letters. Inquiries may be addressed to Douglas Stebila, Associate
Professor (dstebila@uwaterloo.ca), Department of Combinatorics and
Optimization, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1. The
deadline for application is October 15, 2022. Late applications will be considered until
the position is filled. The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our
work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and
Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the
land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the
Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our
campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is
centralized within our Indigenous
Initiatives Office (https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives). The University values the diverse and intersectional
identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards
equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is
committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks
applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.
As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically
disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous
peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people
with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility
for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview
or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Carol Seely-Morrison (caseelymorrison@uwaterloo.ca). If you have any questions regarding the position, the
application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact Douglas
Stebila (dstebila@uwaterloo.ca). All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority. Three reasons to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/faculty-association/why-waterloo. |