KTP Associate in Cybersecurity/Cryptography Security x2

Overview

Edinburgh Napier University is partnering with the Scottish cybersecurity company Approov Limited to recruit two KTP Associates in Cybersecurity/Cryptography Security. These positions offer the chance to work within a fast-moving business while maintaining access to the research environment of the university. The goal of the initiative is to embed cutting-edge academic expertise to develop a next-generation, binary-to-binary application protection framework.

Who can apply

Applicants need a postgraduate qualification or a 2:1 Honours Degree in a Computer Science or Engineering area. Candidates must also bring experience of successful implementation of software projects along with a working knowledge of at least one programming language. A passion for cryptography, a core interest in implementation within new products and services, good project management skills, strong organization skills, and excellent communication and report writing skills are required.

What you get

The positions offer a salary ranging from £38,448 to £46,970 per annum, depending on experience, on a fixed-term contract lasting 2.5 years at 35 hours per week. Additional benefits include 34 days of paid annual leave, which includes public holidays, a generous pension scheme, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Selected candidates are expected to carry out coding within relevant cryptographic areas to implement and evaluate the new software. Associates will collaborate with researchers from the Blockpass ID Lab to develop code analyzing cryptography methods, present their work to external stakeholders through reports and presentations, and attend project meetings. One post on the Blue team will develop advanced app defenses using cryptographic methods like Post Quantum Cryptography and homomorphic encryption, integrating them into Approov products. The other post on the Red team will establish an Advanced Threat Testbed featuring an AI-driven toolchain for static and dynamic app and API interrogation to stress-test products against new and zero-day threats.

How to apply

Applicants must upload a supporting statement detailing their fit for the role when applying.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-22. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 7th December 2026.