PhD position in post-quantum cryptography with a focus on technology communication management (m/w/d)
Your tasks
This unique position combines theoretical and applied cryptography with strategic communication, project coordination, and technology management. It is ideally suited for candidates who want to conduct high-level scientific research while also contributing to the translation of PQC innovations into industry and policy contexts.
Your Responsibilities
- Conduct independent research in post-quantum cryptography
- Develop prototypes, proofs of concept, or models related to PQC adoption
- Communicate research findings to diverse audiences (technical and non-technical)
- Support collaboration with industry partners, governmental bodies, and internal stakeholders
- Contribute to project planning, reporting, and dissemination activities
- Participate in teaching activities and supervise student assistants (if applicable)
- Publish results in leading international journals and conferences
Your profile
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Security, or a related field
- Strong foundational knowledge in cryptography, ideally with exposure to PQC
- Interest or prior experience in business communication, project management, or technology policy
- Preferably a Master's degree in Business Administration, or a related field
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment
- Proficiency in English
Inspirational Work Environment
Executive Education
Network
Family & Career
Equal Opportunities
Fit and Healthy
Inspirational Work Environment
At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.
Executive Education
We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.
Network
We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.
Family & Career
We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.
Equal Opportunities
The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.
Fit and Healthy
We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.
Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.
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Your place of work
University of St.Gallen
«A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.
