Job Title : Freelance Researcher – Hybrid Quantum-Resilient Cryptographic Protocols Using Python
Job Type : Freelancing
Objective : Design and evaluate HQBChain , a high-fidelity hybrid cryptographic protocol that combines Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) , Post-Quantum Cryptography (Kyber, Dilithium) , and AES-GCM symmetric encryption to deliver secure, scalable, and quantum-resilient blockchain communication
Job Purpose :
- Lead the design, implementation, and simulation of HQBChain for next-generation secure blockchain systems.
- Develop Python-based modules for QKD-based key exchange , PQC authentication / signatures , and AES-GCM transaction encryption .
- Build a simulation-driven environment incorporating quantum noise models (IBM Quantum), PQC benchmarks (NIST, liboqs), and blockchain transaction workloads (Hyperledger Fabric).
- Publish research outcomes, including protocol architecture, benchmarking results, and security analysis , in high-impact journals.
Required Qualification :
Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Cybersecurity, or Quantum Information Science .Strong background in post-quantum cryptography, QKD protocols (BB84, E91), and hybrid cryptographic systems .Proficiency with Python and cryptographic librariesTools to be Familiar :
Programming : Python (mandatory); familiarity with C / C++ is a plus.Simulation / Testing : Jupyter, IBM Quantum noise models.Blockchain Frameworks : Hyperledger Fabric, Python-based blockchain simulators.Required Experience
At least 2+ years of research or development in cryptography, protocol design, or blockchain security.Hands-on experience with post-quantum algorithms (e.g., Kyber, Dilithium, Falcon, SPHINCS+) and QKD simulations .Track record of publishing reproducible, peer-reviewed research with algorithmic and experimental rigor.Required Knowledge / Skills :
Hybrid cryptography (QKD + PQC + symmetric crypto).Simulation-driven security evaluation using realistic noise models and blockchain workloads.Security metrics : key generation rates, QBER, transaction throughput, block validation latency.Familiarity with quantum attack models (eavesdropping detection, side-channel threats, adversarial modeling).Ability to benchmark and optimize algorithms for scalability in blockchain networks.Job Description :
Develop, simulate, and validate HQBChain , a hybrid quantum-resilient protocol for blockchain.Implement QKD key exchange, PQC signatures (Dilithium), and AES-GCM encryption in Python.Run simulation experiments using IBM Quantum noise data, NIST PQC benchmarks, and Hyperledger Fabric workloads.Benchmark HQBChain against RSA / ECDSA and PQC-only systems , measuring performance and resilience under quantum adversarial conditions.Contribute to Scopus / SCI-indexed publications , prepare datasets, maintain reproducible code (Git), and respond to reviewer feedback.Ensure academic integrity, originality, and transparency across all stages of the research cycle.Contact Info : hr@workfoster.com / +91 95661 33822