Postdoctoral Position in Cryptography for Machine Learning

Offer Description

The Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI4I) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the newly established Crypto4AI Lab, under the supervision of Dr. Tamer Mour.

Deadline

31 July 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Crypto4AI Lab will conduct cutting‑edge research grounded in computer science theory and mathematics, aiming to establish solid foundations for next‑generation cryptographic solutions tailored to artificial intelligence systems.

Research Topics

• Private inference
• Cryptanalysis of new cryptographic assumptions

The research activity of the lab spans both theoretical and applied domains, including protocol design, cryptanalysis, mathematical work, experimentation with ML models, implementation and optimization.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, mathematics or adjacent areas.
• Strong background in at least one of the following areas or closely related disciplines:
  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • Cryptography (theoretical and/or applied)
  • Machine Learning
  • Mathematics
  • Statistical Physics
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Start Date

Flexible – as soon as possible.

What We Offer

• A highly collaborative research environment

You will join a team of researchers and engineers working at the intersection of AI, cryptography, and mathematics, fostering collaboration, creativity, and intellectual growth.

• High‑impact research opportunities

You will publish and lead cutting‑edge research, targeting top‑tier conferences and journals.

• Strong academic and industrial network

Through collaborations with leading universities, research institutes, and industry partners, you will expand your professional network and engage in joint research initiatives.

• Access to advanced infrastructure

You will have access to high‑performance computing (HPC) resources and state‑of‑the‑art robotics platforms to validate your ideas in simulation and real‑world settings.

• Professional development and mobility

We provide travel support for conferences, workshops, summer schools, and international research visits.

• Competitive compensation

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.