Postdoctoral Position In Cryptography For Machine Learning

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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.

Overview

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.

Why Join Us

AI4I provides a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment with strong institutional support, including access to dedicated software engineers, high‑performance computing resources, and close interaction with industrial partners.

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

- A highly collaborative research environment
- High‑impact research opportunities
- Strong academic and industrial network
- Access to advanced infrastructure, including high‑performance computing (HPC)



resources and state‑of‑the‑art robotics platforms
- Professional development and mobility support (travel support for conferences, workshops, summer schools, international research visits)
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- 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. 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. To achieve this, the Institute contributes to building a research and innovation infrastructure that leverages AI methods, with a special focus on manufacturing processes and the broader Industry 4.0 value chain. AI4I also maintains strategic relationships with leading organizations in Italy and abroad, including Competence Centers and European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), positioning itself as an attractive destination for researchers, companies, and startups seeking collaboration and impact.

Website: https://ai4i.It/

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