Research Scientist, Applied Cryptography

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We are now looking for a Research Scientist or Rese to join our Applied Cryptography team in Oulu and/or Espoo! 

As a Research Scientist, your key goals are to join our theoretical work, hardware implementation and testing, project preparation and customer front in the field of Applied Cryptography. In this position, you will have an essential role in strengthening cybersecurity and privacy through modern cryptography. Also in this position, you will have an essential role for in the national and European research of cryptography and its latest development.

Our team, Applied Cryptography, works on state-of-the art cryptographic development, including quantum- resistant algorithms, cryptography testing and verification, quantum key distribution, privacy-enhancing technologies and cybersecurity. Our team is located mainly in Oulu, but also in Espoo and Tampere. 

 As a Research Scientist, you will: 

• You’ll research novel use of cryptography to strengthen cybersecurity and privacy. The topic might be mathematical, (e.g. research of lattice-based cryptography) or technical (e.g. implementing or testing). 
• You’ll verify the research results either by publishing and/or developing and evaluating a proof-of-concepts and cryptographic solutions. 
• You’ll use your advanced skills in English to write research reports or blog that help the team communicate the research results clearly.  

Who we are we looking for?  

• You have at least master’s degree an MSc. iIn Mathematics, or Computer Science andor other studies related to Cryptography.

In addition, you have experience in one or more of these: 

• Programming experience e.g. in  Python, C++, Go, Java 
• Operating systems, e.g. Windows, Linux, Unix  
• Low-level programming, e.g. embedded devices, FPGAs 
• Cybersecurity metrics and evaluation 
• Telecommunication and networking technologies 
• Quantum phenomena 
• Mathematical Statistical tools, e.g. Matlab or R,  
• In order to succeed in this rolerole, we hope you have good Finnish and English skills. 

As a person, we hope that you are: 

• A computer scientist, mathematician or physicist interested in cryptography, privacy, cybersecurity and/or quantum. 
• Curious and interested in learning. 
• Open to share your thoughts, ask questions, discuss about your opinions. 
• A team player, sharing not only results but also problems with others. 

 With VTT, you’ll enjoy: 

• Visionary work in technology. We offer positions at the cutting-edge of technology and engineering from next generation microelectronics and quantum technology to automation and robotics, energy systems and more. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating sustainable growth by solving systemic and technological challenges, so your work will go towards creating real, positive impact. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope.  
• Fascinating projects, excellent research environment. Our researchers get to work on a combination of cutting-edge academic research and applied customer projects, both locally and internationally. At VTT, you’ll have state-of-the-art research facilities at your disposal, such as Micronova, the Finnish research infrastructure for micro-, nano- and quantum technologies.    
• Great career opportunities, superb colleagues. At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long-term positions and stable career paths in top-level research. People tend to stay with us over 10 years since there are always new roles and responsibilities to grow into. Collaborating in a cross-disciplinary community with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun.  
• Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture great team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work–life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays, we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation programmes and trainings on cognitive ergonomics. 

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds! 

Please send your CV and application with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 15 September 2024. We will process applications as they come in and fill in the position as soon as we find the right candidate. 

Interested and want to hear more? 

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Ville Ollikainen, ville.ollikainen@vtvt.fi, +358 400 841116 or Senior Scientist Visa Vallivaara, visa.vallivaara@vtt.fi, +358 40 1398326.

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Apply between 23 August 2024 and 15 September 2024 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)