Closing Date:

2026-11-20

Classification:

Reference number: RF-17248

About CSE

The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) is Canada’s agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber operations and cyber security. Learn more about our mission and what it means to work in a security and intelligence field .

The Tutte Institute for Mathematics and Computing (TIMC) is a government research institute housed within CSE. TIMC ’s mission is to conduct strategic research that has an impact on the most significant scientific challenges faced by the Canadian security and intelligence community and its international partners. TIMC delivers on this mission through a research program in foundational mathematics and computer science, with concentrations in cryptology and machine learning research.

TIMC is seeking highly qualified researchers to contribute to the Mathematical Foundations of Cryptography research area.

Strategic Researchers at TIMC work on a variety of complex challenges and they draw on a variety of tools including deep mathematical theory and cutting-edge computational resources. Success in this role requires adaptability, creativity, and a passion for advancing knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct high-quality research toward TIMC research focus topics.
- Identify research problems and projects in alignment with CSE’s research strategy.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues at TIMC, across CSE, and with external partners.
- Disseminate research results through technical reports, presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and software contributions.
- Maintain situational awareness in research developments and provide advice and guidance to clients and decision-makers.





To find out more about our salary scale, vacation allowances and benefits (health, dental and pension plans, etc.), visit the Compensation page on our website.

Area of selection

Open to Canadian citizens.

Location

Ottawa, Ontario, in one of our two accessible facilities . Flexible work arrangements, including telework for a portion of the work week, may be possible.

Conditions of employment

A valid Enhanced Top Secret (ETS) security clearance is a condition of employment that must be met before an offer can be made.

In order to be considered, your cover letter must clearly explain how you meet the following education and experience requirements.

Education

You must have either one of the following:

- A MSc in mathematics, statistics, computer science or a related field, with at least eight (8) years of post-MSc research experience.
- A PhD in mathematics, statistics, computer science or a relevant field, with at least three (3) years of post-PhD research experience.

Note: The educational program must be recognized in Canada, and you must be able to provide proof of education credentials.

Experience

- Conducting original research with tangible impact in cryptography, quantum information theory, combinatorics, algebra,



number theory or a relevant scientific field demonstrated by sustained contributions of publication, presentation and/or code-release. Examples include papers in peer-reviewed journals and proceedings, presentations at top conferences, and widely recognized contributions to software projects.
- Designing, developing, implementing, and/or evaluating novel cryptanalytic methods, computational algorithms, or practical cryptologic applications.
- Leading research teams and/or supervising junior researchers, post-docs or graduate students.
- Establishing and executing research programs, demonstrated, for example, by successful grant applications, contributing to strategic planning, and achieving key project milestones.

Various language profiles, including English Essential and Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)

- English essential means that the position is unilingual English.
- Bilingual means that knowledge of both official languages (English and French) is required for the position.
- CBC/CBC represent the proficiency level you must demonstrate in each of the language skills (reading, writing and oral interaction) for the bilingual position. For bilingual positions, second language evaluations will be offered to candidates who don’t have valid language test results issued by the Government of Canada.

The following technical, behavioural and leadership competencies will be assessed at a later date. You do not need to include information about them in your application.

- Knowledge and Application of a Field of Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or Engineering
- Cryptography and Cryptanalysis
- Application Development
- Problem Formulation and Response
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📌 Strategic Cryptologic Researcher (Ottawa)
🏢 Cse Cst
📍 Ottawa