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Full-time
Location
Old College South Bridge, Edinburgh
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Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum, pro rata if part time
School of Informatics / College of Science and Engineering
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: for 12 months
The Opportunity:
Research and research leadership position on Zero Knowledge Lab (ZK Lab) on Prove Systems in the Post-quantum World. The postholder should have a PhD in cryptography or a closely related discipline. They must have excellent mathematical skills, a background in cryptography and provable security, research experience in zero-knowledge and SNARKs research, and a strong publication record in international journals and conferences. Experience of project development and project leadership in a research context, together with excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills will be required.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum, pro rata if part time.
Your skills and attributes for success:
A PhD in computer science, informatics, mathematics, or a related discipline.
Experience in working and managing research projects.
A track record of research on topics in connection with cryptography, applied mathematics and computer security.
Competence in comprehending academic computer science research results and documents, at least at a high level, to compose reports understandable to industry.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
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Contact details for enquiries:
Markulf Kohlweiss, markulf.kohlweiss@ed.ac.uk
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As a valued member of our team you can expect :
A competitive salary
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependent on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 12 February 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Here’s how the job qualifications align with your profile.
Skills
Project leadership
Organisational skills
Maths
+ show more
Do you have experience in Project leadership?
Education
Doctoral degree
Do you have a Doctoral degree?
Job details
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.
Job type
Full-time
Location
Old College South Bridge, Edinburgh
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Employee discount
Company pension
Full job description
Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum, pro rata if part time
School of Informatics / College of Science and Engineering
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: for 12 months
The Opportunity:
Research and research leadership position on Zero Knowledge Lab (ZK Lab) on Prove Systems in the Post-quantum World. The postholder should have a PhD in cryptography or a closely related discipline. They must have excellent mathematical skills, a background in cryptography and provable security, research experience in zero-knowledge and SNARKs research, and a strong publication record in international journals and conferences. Experience of project development and project leadership in a research context, together with excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills will be required.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum, pro rata if part time.
Your skills and attributes for success:
A PhD in computer science, informatics, mathematics, or a related discipline.
Experience in working and managing research projects.
A track record of research on topics in connection with cryptography, applied mathematics and computer security.
Competence in comprehending academic computer science research results and documents, at least at a high level, to compose reports understandable to industry.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Click to view a copy of the full job description
Contact details for enquiries:
Markulf Kohlweiss, markulf.kohlweiss@ed.ac.uk
Application Information
Insert any specific details about the application process and documents that may be required, for example:
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
CV
Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect :
A competitive salary
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependent on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 12 February 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Research Associate position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Edinburgh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.