Postdoctoral researcher in matroid theory for post-quantum cryptography (m/w/d)
Your tasks
The successful candidate will investigate how matroids-and related combinatorial structures-can be used to design cryptographic primitives that are secure against quantum adversaries.
The Position Involves:
- Conducting independent and collaborative research in matroid theory and its applications to post-quantum cryptography, including publications in leading journals and conferences
- Developing new theoretical frameworks and exploring connections to cryptographic hardness assumptions
- Collaborating with PhD students and contributing to joint research projects
- Participating in group meetings, seminars, and interdisciplinary discussions
- Providing light teaching support, such as mentoring, occasional guest lectures, or assisting with graduate-level courses
Your profile
- PhD in mathematics or theoretical computer science
- Strong background in matroid theory, algebraic combinatorics, and discrete mathematics
- Interest or experience in cryptography, especially post-quantum cryptographic models
- Proven research ability and a strong publication record (relative to career stage)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and collaborative research environment
- Funding for travel to conferences and research visits
- Opportunities to supervise students and co-author papers
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.
