Postdoctoral Position in Cryptography for Machine Learning

Deadline

31 July 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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.

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
• Model integrity
• Model privacy
• Watermarking
• 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

• High‑impact research opportunities
• Strong academic and industrial network
• Access to advanced infrastructure
• Professional development and mobility
• Competitive compensation

You’ll have access to state‑of‑the‑art high‑performance computing infrastructure and GPU clusters essential for conducting cutting‑edge AI, software engineering, and security research.

Researchers relocating from abroad may be eligible for tax exemptions of up to 90%.

How To Apply

Please submit your application through the online form with the following documents:

• CV (including publications)
• Contact information of three references

About Us

The Italian Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI4I) was founded as a research institute to perform transformative, application‑oriented research in Artificial Intelligence, driving innovation and industrial progress. The Institute is designed to engage and empower gifted, entrepreneurial, and ambitious researchers who are committed to generating real‑world impact at the intersection of science, technology, and industrial transformation.

Competitive salaries, performance‑based incentives, access to dedicated high‑performance computing resources, state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, and strong industrial collaborations are among the distinctive features that define AI4I. The Institute fosters a dynamic international environment and an ecosystem that supports the creation and growth of innovative startups.

AI4I’s mission is to advance scientific research, technology transfer, and, more broadly, Italy’s innovation capacity, promoting positive impact across industry, services, and public administration.

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