OpenFieldPostdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cryptography & IT Security
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment investigating lattice-based post-quantum cryptographic primitives, homomorphic encryption, and secure multiparty computation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Cryptography, Information Security, or Mathematics
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English (C1)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Strong publication record in post-quantum cryptography or zero-knowledge proofs
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- TV-L E14 university salary (€58,000–€65,000/year gross) plus research budget
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full public service salary
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official FernUniversität in Hagen documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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