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The company is seeking researchers specializing in side-channel security as part of its multidisciplinary research initiatives at TUMCREATE, a research platform affiliated with the Technical University Munich's Singapore Campus. The role involves contributing to the "QUASAR" project focused on post-quantum security and resilience for emerging technologies, in collaboration with various academic and industry partners. Candidates are expected to have expertise in security research, with a salary of 8,200.

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Job description

[This job id 23592 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 04 Aug 2026]

About TUMCREATE

TUMCREATE is a multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University Munich (TUM) at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE). We are joining forces with universities, public agencies, and industry for the advancement of future technologies.

Our research program on post-quantum Security, ‘QUASAR - QUANTUM SECURITY AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES’ funded by Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF), is a collaborative effort between the Technical University Munich (TUM), Fraunhofer Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS). At TUMCREATE, we will focus on developing an open and verifiable Quantum safe RISC-V processor platform as a foundation for the QUASAR program.

As part of the QUASAR team, you will work alongside renowned scientists in Integrated Circuit (IC) design, security, and quantum technologies.

Please visit www.tum-create.edu.sg for more information about TUMCREATE.

Job Title/Position

Research Fellow / Research Associate / Research Engineer (Side-Channel Security)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher in Side-Channel Security of post-quantum cryptography (PQC). You will explore possible side-channel analysis (SCA) weaknesses of leading-edge PQC implementations and develop countermeasures. You will be responsible for preparing and maintaining a side-channel evaluation lab that is in addition used for testing a RISC-V based system developed in QUASAR.You will research, implement, and test countermeasures against SCA attacks on PQC algorithms.

This is a fixed term contract until March 2029 when applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform SCA of PQC algorithms.
• Research, implement, and test SCA countermeasures.
• Prepare and maintain the lab and necessary lab setups (including PCB designs) for side-channel measurements and testing of a secure RISC-V platform.
• Collaborate with experts in IC design and security to enable leading-edge IC design.
• Write scientific manuscripts, contribute to project reports, and present findings at international conferences and stakeholder meetings.

Key Competencies

• Proven expertise in side-channel analysis and/or electronic measurement techniques and/or signal processing and/or PCB design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate complex analytical results to multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international research environment.

Qualification Requirements

We are seeking for candidates with a

• Research Fellow (PhD degree) related to hardware security, embedded security, embedded systems, circuit design, measurement techniques or signal processing.
• Research Associate (Master’s degree; PhD candidate) in electrical engineering or related fields with focus on hardware security, side-channel analysis, measurement techniques or signal processing.
• Research Engineer (minimum Bachelor’s degree) in electrical engineering or related fields with at least two years of experience in the domain of electronic measurement techniques or PCB design, or
• Publications in the domain of hardware security at premier conferences and in premier journals are considered a strong asset.

What we offer

• A collaborative and inclusive world-class research environment.
• Opportunities for scientific leadership for research fellows.
• The opportunity to pursue a PhD (awarded by the Technical University of Munich) for Research Associates.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Engagement with a leading international team addressing challenges in IC design for post-quantum security.

Applications

Please send the following compulsory documents in your

• Cover letter
• CV
• University transcripts

to

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to your application!

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