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

📌 Postdoctoral Position in Cryptography for Machine Learning (Italia)
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