Postdoctoral researcher

Boston, MA
Boston University

We are hiring two postdoctoral researchers at Boston University to work at the intersection of systems and applied cryptography.

About the role.We are building secure and scalable computing infrastructure using secure multiparty computation (MPC), fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), and trusted execution environments (TEEs). We seek candidates who combine strong foundations with hands-on systems engineering and want to help build an open-source system for deploying secure data workflows in the cloud. This NSF-funded project (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/show-award/?AWD_ID=2613424) builds upon years of research by the PIs, and we already have an exciting set of real use cases from stakeholders eager to adopt the system.

The positions are initially offered for 1 year, with possibility of renewal for 1 additional year. The start date can be September 2026, January 2027, or September 2027.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with faculty members, PhD students, and our academic and industry partners
  • Contribute to research spanning systems, cryptography, data analytics, and machine learning
  • Design and implement cryptographic protocols and full-stack software solutions
  • Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
  • Participate in a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment

Requirements

  • PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field
  • Experience with MPC, FHE, TEEs, or related technologies
  • Excellent programming skills in one or more of the following languages: C++, Rust, or Go
  • Strong academic record with publications and presentations at top-tier security and/or systems venues
  • (Optional) Experience with open-source software development practices and/or contributions to open-source projects

Contact: Interested candidates should email Vasia Kalavri ([email protected]), Mayank Varia ([email protected]), and John Liagouris ([email protected]) with a detailed CV and a 2-page research statement. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting August 15 and until the positions are filled.
Last updated: 2026-08-12 posted on 2026-08-10
Posted 2026-08-13

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