Senior Research Fellow, Quantum Migration Security (QUASAR-CREATE Thrust 3), NTU Singapore

Job Description

FSR@NTU is looking for an experienced Senior Research Fellow to provide technical and operational leadership for Thrust 3 of the QUASAR-CREATE programme, which works on quantum migration security: moving real systems to cryptography that stays secure against quantum computers. The role steers research direction, architecture and industry trials across internationally distributed teams, and needs deep knowledge of public-key and post-quantum cryptography, protocols and key management.

At a glance

• Position: Senior Research Fellow
• Programme: QUASAR-CREATE, Thrust 3 (FSR@NTU)
• Location: NTU Main Campus, Singapore
• Posted: 7 September 2026
• Apply: open until filled (re-checked 14 October 2026)

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the research and technical direction, priorities and execution of Thrust 3
• Recommend research, engineering, prototyping and industry-trial priorities
• Make or recommend decisions on technical architecture, implementation, testing and integration, weighing security, performance, interoperability, cost and deployment risk
• Coordinate multidisciplinary, internationally distributed teams and guide researchers without formal line management
• Review research outputs, prototypes and trial systems, and manage delivery risks
• Contribute to partner selection, industry engagement and technology transfer

What NTU is looking for

• A PhD in electrical or electronic engineering, computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, applied cryptography or a related field
• A strong record in applied research, engineering leadership or technology development in cryptography, cybersecurity or secure systems
• Substantial professional experience in industry, government or applied research
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects across teams or organisations
• Strong understanding of public-key and post-quantum cryptography, protocols, key management and secure-system architecture

Pay and location

NTU does not publish a salary in this posting, and no closing date is given. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to apply

Apply through the official NTU job posting. NTU’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 14 October 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.

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