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PhD Candidate in Quantum-Safe Verifiable Credentials and Privacy-Preserving Cryptography Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway

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PhD

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Computer Science

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Full-time employment as a PhD Candidate, code 1017, with a normal gross salary of NOK 580,000 per year depending on qualifications and seniority. A statutory 2% contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted. The appointment comprises three years of doctoral work plus one additional year of career-promoting work. Benefits include membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund and access to a project working-capital budget. This is salaried employment rather than a scholarship.

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Nov 20, 2026

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Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology

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Computer Science
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Mathematics
Quantum Cryptography

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About this position

PhD Candidate in Quantum-Safe Verifiable Credentials is available at the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway.

The doctoral project is part of Cryptology and social life: Sovereignty, security and society meet digital wallets, funded by NTNU. The research will evaluate the exact security of current digital-wallet designs and develop quantum-safe, verifiable, privacy-preserving credentials. Topics include post-quantum and hybrid cryptographic constructions, formal security proofs, lattice-based cryptography, selective disclosure, pseudonymization, minimal data sharing, zero-knowledge proofs, and secure digital identity wallets. The candidate will participate in the NaCl research group and collaborate closely with other PhD candidates.

Applicants need a relevant Master's degree in mathematical cryptology or an equivalent discipline, including an independent project of at least 30 ECTS equivalent to a master's thesis. A Master's degree must be completed and documented before employment begins, and no later than 31 August 2027. A Master's average of B or better on the NTNU scale is normally required. Experience with lattice-based cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, or verifiable credential systems is advantageous.

The position involves doctoral study, high-quality research, academic and public dissemination, teaching, international activities, and other career-promoting work. Strong English communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are required.

This is a full-time salaried position with a normal gross salary of NOK 580,000 per year, subject to qualifications and seniority, plus a three-year doctoral appointment and one additional year of career-promoting work. The application deadline is 20 November 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically through Jobbnorge with academic transcripts and diplomas, CV, Master's thesis or draft, relevant publications, and details for three referees.

Funding details

Full-time employment as a PhD Candidate, code 1017, with a normal gross salary of NOK 580,000 per year depending on qualifications and seniority. A statutory 2% contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted. The appointment comprises three years of doctoral work plus one additional year of career-promoting work. Benefits include membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund and access to a project working-capital budget. This is salaried employment rather than a scholarship.

What's required

Applicants must meet the admission requirements for NTNU's Doctoral Programme in Mathematical Sciences and have a relevant Master's degree in mathematical cryptology or an equivalent field, including a major independent project of at least 30 ECTS equivalent to a master's thesis. Master's students may apply, but must obtain and document the degree before starting and no later than 31 August 2027. Applicants should normally have a Master's average grade of B or better on the NTNU scale, or an equally strong academic foundation; candidates with weaker grades may be considered if they demonstrate exceptional suitability through relevant work experience or peer-reviewed publications. Applicants need the ability to teach and perform career-promoting work, good written and oral English communication skills, and the ability to work independently, structure research activities, discuss and present research, contribute constructively, and demonstrate curiosity and motivation. Experience with lattice-based cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, or verifiable credential systems is preferred; Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is an advantage.

How to apply

Submit the application electronically through Jobbnorge.no by 20 November 2026. Include Bachelor's and Master's transcripts and diplomas, CV, Master's thesis or draft, relevant publications or research work, certificates if applicable, and contact details for three referees. Applicants with foreign education should also provide documentation of its scope and quality and any diploma supplement or HK-dir statement.

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