Our research group is seeking a highly motivated PhD student with a strong interest in the design of secure and cryptographic hardware Integrated Circuits (ICs). We specialize in developing cutting-edge System-on-Chip (SoC) designs that incorporate innovative countermeasures against advanced hardware-level attacks. In addition to our hardware designs, we pioneer new methodologies to aid designers in verifying and optimizing the hardware-security features of advanced ICs. The incoming PhD student will play a pivotal role in a SoC prototype project focused on cryptographic chip design and will conduct comprehensive evaluations using hardware-level reverse engineering tools.

Qualifications:

• A solid understanding of the hardware design flow, from system-level down to gate-level, is essential for this position.
• Previous experience in IC tape-out, cryptographic engineering, and implementation attacks is considered a strong advantage.

Inquiries are welcome. Formal applications should go to https://gradapp.wpi.edu/apply/

We have an opening for a two-year (1+1) postdoc position in the applied and provable security (APS) group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). The APS group is working on provable security of cryptographic primitives and protocols considering quantum adversaries as well as the machine checking of such proofs. Recent works range from proposing new NIST standards (SPHINCS+) to new post-quantum secure communication protocols (PQWireGuard, PQNoise), and the formal verification of proofs for recent NIST standards and proposals (XMSS, Dilithium, Saber) in EasyCrypt. The group currently consists of two tenured professors and four PhD students.

The position is funded by a talent program grant of the Dutch Science Foundation (NWO). The successful candidate will carry out independent research in one of the research areas covered by the APS group under the supervision of Andreas Hülsing.

Applicants must hold a PhD and have a background in one of the topics related to the intended research area, including but not limited to: Cryptography, formal methods, or quantum information theory. This background should be demonstrated by relevant publications.

To apply, please visit https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/postdoc-applied-and-provable-security-1029137.html

The University of Birmingham’s Centre for Cyber Security and Privacy is looking for a research fellow (postdoc) to work on our EPSRC-funded project on the security analysis of post-quantum cryptography algorithms.

The successful candidate will be employed on a full-time, fixed-term contract up to September 2026. Full-time starting salary is normally in the range £34,980 to £44,263. (Some) remote work is possible, depending on the circumstances. The University provides a range of employee benefits, as well as opportunities for career development and training. The project includes substantial funding for conference travel.

Applicants should have a PhD, or be close to completing a PhD, in a relevant subject (crypto, computer algebra, maths, etc.). We are particularly keen on applications with a quantum cryptanalysis or quantum algorithm background, but strong candidates with other backgrounds will also be given due consideration. Prior track record on post-quantum cryptography and cryptanalysis is also a plus.

The post-doc will be working in the Centre for Cyber Security and Privacy, which currently has 14 permanent academics as well as 21 postdocs/PhD students.

The application deadline is 16 Oct 2023. Applications have to be made online at: https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6001/job/3185/

My group is hiring Ph.D. students on AI security and Homomorphic Encryption accelerators.

We are seeking students who are passionate about research, motivated to explore new ideas, and willing to work in a team environment. You will be expected to work diligently, communicate your results in writing, and publish research papers in top conferences/journals in the field of hardware security.

A strong background in one or more of these topics is required: linear algebra, probability theory, cryptography, or digital hardware design. Prior experience with Verilog hardware description language (HDL), electronic design automation (EDA) tools for application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, or/and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) is preferred.

The candidate is expected to have excellent verbal and written communication skills. International applications: check the department website for GPA, TOEFL, and GRE requirements; visa sponsorship will be provided.

AIT is Austria's largest non-universitary research institute. Its Cyber Security team focuses on various aspects of security, including anomaly detection, cyber ranges, penetration testing, and cryptography. The cryptography group is conducting research in various directions, including secure communication, privacy-enhancing technologies, and long-term and post-quantum security. The group seeks to grow and thus has a vacancy for a researcher in related areas.

Requirements:

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field, with a specialization on cryptology
• Profound knowledge in (public key) cryptography, including, e.g., federated computation, long-term and post-quantum secure communication, privacy-enhancing technologies, real-world crypto, zero-knowledge proofs and zkSNARKs
• Strong track record with publications at competitive academic conferences or journals (e.g., Crypto, Eurocrypt, Asiacrypt, TCC, PKC, CCS, S&P, USENIX, ESORICS, ...)
• Experience in the acquisition and execution of national and transnational research projects (e.g., H2020) is a plus
• Good knowledge of a programming language (e.g., C/C++, Rust, Java, Python) and software development is a plus
• Very good written and oral English skills; knowledge of German is not a requirement but willingness to learn German is expected

The salary starts from ~61k€/year, depending on experience. The review process will begin immediately and will continue open until the position has been filled.

Please submit your application including CV, cover letter, full list of publications, and contact details of at least 2 references via email to: stephan.krenn[at]ait.ac.at

EURECOM is seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD student to join our research team under the supervision of Prof. Antonio Faonio. The selected candidate will work on a challenging and innovative research project focused on zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and their applications in cloud scenarios. The primary objectives of this position are to advance the state-of-the-art in ZKPs, with a particular emphasis on zkSNARKs, and to explore novel applications of such protocols.

NUS-Singapore is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate in the field of cyber security with an emphasis on embedded and hardware security. Candidates with experience in one or more of the following are preferred: PUF, lightweight cryptography, post-quantum cryptography; designing novel cryptographic primitives and protocols; digital design on ASIC or FPGA platforms using hardware description languages; computer architectures and embedded software; side-channel analysis and fault attacks; and machine learning and artificial intelligence especially for security applications. Research topics include but are not limited to Physical unclonable function (PUF) secure cryptographic implementations in hardware and software; mechanisms against side-channel analysis and fault attacks security and privacy for IoT systems; post-quantum cryptography; In the first instance, candidates can discuss applications with Dr. Prosanta Gope via email (p.gope@sheffield.ac.uk). Who can Apply? (i) You should possess a strong research background, evidenced by accomplishments like publications in reputable research venues. (ii) You should exhibit high levels of motivation.

The CryptoLux group of the University of Luxembourg has a vacancy for a post-doctoral researcher in the area of security/privacy of blockchains and smart contracts. The successful candidate will contribute to a research project entitled Advanced Cryptography for Finance and Privacy (CryptoFin), which is funded by the Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR). Starting in September 2023, CryptoFin will run over a period of 3 years and be carried out in collaboration with the cryptography teams of Stanford University and Ethereum foundation. The mission of the CryptoFin project is to develop innovative solutions for some of the most pressing research problems in the blockchain domain, especially in the context of layer-2 protocols for off-chain transactions and the design of advanced cryptographic techniques like verifiable delay functions, proof-of-X systems with special features, and new MPC/SNARK-friendly primitives.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in cryptography, IT security, or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong publication record that includes at least one paper at an IACR conference/workshop or one of the top-4 security conferences. Experience in blockchains and/or smart contracts is a plus. Candidates with an interest to conduct research in one of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:

• Applied cryptography (especially design/analysis of symmetric cryptosystems)
• Cryptofinance and cryptoeconomics
• Privacy and anonymity on the Internet

The position is initially offered for 1 year, but an extension by 2 years is possible. The University of Luxembourg offers excellent working conditions and a highly competitive salary. Interested candidates are invited to send their application by email to Prof. Alex Biryukov before October 15, 2023 (early submission is encouraged). The application material should contain a cover letter explaining the candidate's research interests, a CV (incl. photo), a list of publications, scans of diploma certificates, and contact details of 3 references.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Cyber Security and Privacy on the EPSRC funded project "IOTEE: Securing and analysing trusted execution beyond the CPU", led by Prof Oswald and Prof Ryan.

Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) allow users to run their software in a secure enclave while assuring the integrity and confidentiality of data and applications. However, cloud computing these days relies heavily on peripherals (connected through PCIe) such as GPUs and FPGAs. In this project, together with researchers at the University of Southampton, we will thoroughly evaluate the security guarantees of the new TEE support in the PCIe standard. This could involve the use of formal modelling, as well as researching various software and hardware attacks and countermeasures against them.

We are looking for a person with a PhD in cyber security/computer science/electrical engineering. The candidate must have experience areas such as embedded security, binary analysis, physical attacks such as side-channel analysis and fault injection, and/or formal modelling. This needs to be evidenced through publications in highly ranked conferences/journals in the field. We also welcome experience in writing system level or low-level code in programming languages such as C, C++, or Rust.

The successful candidate will be employed on a full-time, fixed-term contract up to August 2026. Full-time starting salary is normally in the range £33,348 to £43,155. (Some) remote work is possible, depending on the circumstances. The University provides a range of employee benefits, as well as opportunities for career development and training. The project includes substantial funding for conference travel and equipment.

The post-doc will be working in the Centre for Cyber Security and Privacy, which currently has 14 permanent academics as well as 21 postdocs/PhD students.

The application deadline is 12 Oct 2023. Applications have to be made online at: https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6001/job/2681/

Subject: Study of new counter-mesures for improved security of post-quantum cryptosystems facing side channel analysis. The objective of this PhD thesis is manifold, a first direction is to follow the new initiative of PQC algorithms and participate in the study of the new proposals from the hardware attack standpoint. Indeed, even if the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) has initiated a standardization phase for a selected Key Exchange Mechanism (KEM) and three PQC Signature algorithms, the call for new algorithms is continuing to have alternatives on signature side. Indeed, the NIST officially launched a new Call for Proposals. For all these algorithms, implementation well protected against hardware attacks is a must have, especially for application with a high tradition in security, like banking, passport, . . . or where the fast growing deployment is demanding in terms of security, like automotive and IoT in general. To address this strong demand, the PhD student will address the practical validation counter-measures against side-channel attacks for the coming standard, and will also propose implementation alternatives.

We are looking to recruit a full-time Research Fellow in Data Resilience, Security and Privacy. This is an excellent opportunity for a researcher to develop their own research agenda within the area of data resilience, security and privacy, and to work collaboratively with a team of colleagues working on related projects around privacy and security.

The role will be based in the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS) within the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Surrey and we offer the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home. We welcome applicants who wish to pursue the role through flexible working patterns.

You will have the opportunity to conduct research within the context of the Defence Data Research Centre, funded by DSTL, in which SCCS is a partner, alongside the Universities of Exeter and Liverpool, and the Digital Catapult. The Centre is focusing on problems related to the use of data for Artificial Intelligence applications, particularly around the challenges of bringing raw data to the state where it can be used. We consider these problems within a defence context, such as logistics support, object tracking and data wrangling. SCCS is focused on the area of data resilience, security and privacy, considering problems such as the trustworthiness of data and issues around anonymisation. The successful candidate will work under the direction of Professor Steve Schneider together with the support of other colleagues at Surrey and DDRC. The post holder will have exposure to the Centre’s broader research agenda in the areas of trusted computing, data privacy, privacy preserving security, applied cryptography, and a range of cyber security topics and as such provides an excellent opportunity to influence research directions during the course of the appointment.

The Symmetric Key and Lightweight Cryptography Lab (SyLLab) at NTU Singapore is looking for candidates for several Research Fellow/Post-Doc (from fresh Post-Docs to Senior Research Fellows, flexible contract duration) as well as PhD student positions on various topics:

• symmetric-key cryptography (cryptanalysis, design),
• machine learning,
• side-channels attacks,
• fully homomorphic encryption.

Postdoc candidates are expected to have a proven record of publications in top cryptography/security venues.

The positions will be funded by the 5-year National Research Foundation (NRF) Investigatorship grant from Singapore. Salaries are competitive and are determined according to the successful applicant's accomplishments, experience and qualifications. We offer an excellent research environment with a highly international team, with flexible working conditions, budget for conferences/equipment, etc.

Interested applicants should send their detailed CVs and references to Prof. Thomas Peyrin (thomas.peyrin@ntu.edu.sg). The review of applications starts immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

The research involves developing SW and HW security solutions and acceleration of core cryptographic primitives deployed at the Edge. The successful candidate will be part of a Horizon Network of Excellence for distributed, trustworthy, efficient and scalable AI at the Edge.
Responsibilities:

Security and privacy threat modeling.

Security evaluation and assessment.

Design and implement optimized privacy-preserving computation protocols for low-power general purpose processors.

Write research papers and project deliverables, and present findings at intessrnational conferences and workshops.
Specific skills required
To be considered for this position, you should have a PhD degree in computer science or mathematics or cryptography, with a strong publication track record in top venues. In addition, good communication and programming skills are required.

The research involves developing SW and HW security solutions and acceleration of core cryptographic primitives deployed at the Edge. The successful candidate will be part of a Horizon Network of Excellence for distributed, trustworthy, efficient and scalable AI at the Edge.
Responsibilities:

Design and develop secure mechanisms for authentication, aothorization, and access control for the distributed network.

Design and develop lightweight security mechanisms for Federated Learning, and SW/HW acceleration of relevant cryptographic primitives.

Write research papers and present findings at intessrnational conferences and workshops.
Specific skills required To be considered for this position, you should have a strong background in computer science or mathematics, with a specialization in cryptography or related fields. Ideally, you will hold a master's degree in a relevant discipline and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Good programming skills, e.g., in C/C++/Python/Rust, will be merited.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in China. The John Hopcroft Center for Computer Science at SJTU seek candidates for faculty positions starting on a mutually agreed date. Appointment will be at all levels of tenure-track (Assistant/Associate Professor) positions. Strong candidates in all areas will be considered with special consideration given (but not limited) to Cryptography, Quantum Computing, Computer Architecture, Database, Operating System, Software Engineering etc. Faculty duties include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, research, and supervision of student research.

The John Hopcroft Center for Computer Science at SJTU, founded in January 2017, focuses on the fundamental problems in computer science, exploring new theories and efficient algorithms for the future, and fostering talents in computer science. The center will provide a favorable international academic environment for faculty members. Professor John Hopcroft who is the director of the Center, 1986 Turing Award winner, has been working at SJTU since 2011. (https://jhc.sjtu.edu.cn/)

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vita (CV), a research statement and a teaching statement to jhc@sjtu.edu.cn. To ensure full consideration, please apply by June 30, 2024, although applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

The Department of Mathematics at Virginia Tech (http://www.math.vt.edu/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Post-Quantum Cryptography and Coding Theory with a start date of August 10, 2024, at its Blacksburg, VA, campus. The successful candidate will have a strong background in post-quantum cryptography, algebraic coding theory, or closely related topics. Possible specialties include but are not limited to applied algebra, algebraic geometry, combinatorics, number theory, coding theory, cryptography, or a closely related area.

Appointment as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics is anticipated, but exceptional senior candidates will be considered for Associate Professor of Mathematics or Professor of Mathematics positions. Job requirements include a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field at the time of appointment and an active research program, or, for a new Ph.D., strong promise for developing an active research program. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a distinguished research program and to provide effective instruction and advising to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students. Additional responsibilities include continuing development of professional capabilities and scholarly activities, including travel to attend conferences and meetings, participation in the department, college, university, and professional service. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research, curriculum development, or outreach initiatives with other members of the Virginia Tech faculty.

An online application is required. To apply, please visit www.jobs.vt.edu, select “Apply Now,” and search by posting number 526909. Please include a cover letter, a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a diversity statement as part of the online application. Each applicant should follow the instructions in the online application system to request that at least three references submit letters of recommendation.

Applications received by 11:59 pm EST on September 29, 2023, will receive full consideration.

About MAYA-ZK:

MAYA-ZK is a venture-backed company aiming to revolutionize the field of zero-knowledge proofs through hardware acceleration. We are a close-knit team comprising hardware engineers, software developers, and research scientists.

Research Aims:

Our focus is primarily on accelerating zero-knowledge proofs, specifically ZK-SNARKs, through innovative hardware solutions.

Position Description:

Senior FPGA Researcher/Developer

We're seeking an experienced FPGA researcher/developer with a specialized focus on cryptography and ZK. This is a senior-level position that will play a critical role in the development and acceleration of cryptographic algorithms.

Requirements:

• PhD or Master’s degree with extensive experience in FPGA and hardware design.
• Expertise in cryptographic algorithms, particularly zero-knowledge proofs and ZK-SNARKs.
• Strong background in HW/SW co-design
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development is a plus but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the research and development efforts to accelerate ZK-SNARKs on FPGAs.
• Develop and optimize hardware-accelerated solutions.
• Collaborate with our research team to integrate new cryptographic primitives.
• Conduct system-level performance evaluations and resolve any hardware or software issues.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in being at the forefront of cryptographic research and hardware acceleration, please send your CV and cover letter to contact@maya-zk.com.

The newly founded research group for Cryptographic Protocols located at the University of Luxembourg and the KASTEL Security Research Labs (Germany) is hiring multiple PhD students and PostDocs working on cryptographic primitives and protocols enabling privacy, accountability, and transparency.

A background in provable security (for PhD students: successfully attended courses or a master’s thesis on the subject) is expected. For PostDocs additionally a track record in privacy-preserving protocols is required, including publications at reputable conferences such as Crypto, Eurocrypt, ACM CCS, Asiacrypt, PETS, etc.

Upon an individual agreement, the candidate may be either based mainly at the University of Luxembourg or at the KASTEL Security Research Labs, Germany. As both are excellent environments for research in security and cryptography, the candidate will also profit from regular visits at and joint research projects with the other location. Independent of their main location, PhD candidates will pursue a degree at the University of Luxembourg.

The candidate’s research will be dealing with privacy-preserving cryptographic building blocks and protocols for important application scenarios and result in both theoretical contributions (protocol designs, security models and proofs, etc.) and their efficient implementation. Privacy-preserving payments and data analytics, misuse-resistant lawful interception, and anonymous communication are research topics of particular interest to us.

If you are interested in joining our group, please send an email including your CV and a list of publications (for PostDocs) to andy.rupp@uni.lu. As the positions should be filled as soon as possible, your application will be considered promptly.

Ready to join the future of innovation in Crypto & Security at NXP?

Become part of a highly talented and dynamic international development team that develops state-of-the art secure cryptographic libraries which are protected against physical and logical attacks, which have applications across all different NXP domains and business lines (payment, identification, mobile, IoT, Automotive, Edge Processing, etc.).

When you join NXP you have the opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge in all of these areas.

Responsibilities

You will develop crypto algorithms (incl. Post Quantum Crypto) based on specifications, being involved from the coding/programming, test, code review, release stages.

You will align with our innovation team, architectural team, hardware teams and support teams to develop the algorithms which contribute to a complete security subsystem in all of NXP's business lines.

Your Profile

Bachelor + 3-5 years of relevant experience Or

You are a graduate with a Master or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, Cryptography.

You have a passion for technology, you bring ideas to the table and you are proud of your results.

We offer

We offer you the opportunity to learn and build on your technical knowledge and experience in some of the following areas:

algorithm development including post quantum cryptography (DES, AES, RSA, ECC, SHA and many more)

embedded software development in C and Assembly

work with ARM Cortex M and RISC V platforms

Work on hardware and software countermeasures against side channel (SCA) and fault attacks, (FA).
Ready to create a smarter world? Join the future of Innovation. Join NXP. Apply online!

Status Logos Blockchain Infra Team We are building the foundation used by other projects at Logos technology. We are researching consensus algorithms, Multi-Party Computation techniques, ZKPs and other cutting-edge technologies with the aim to take the blockchain to the next level of security, decentralization and scalability, with a special focus on privacy as a fundamental right. We are currently in a research phase, working with models and simulations. In the near future, we will start implementing the research. You will have the opportunity to participate in developing -and improving- the state of the art of blockchain technologies, as well as turning it into a reality.

We have two open positions for internships in Bell Labs for PhD students or Postdocs.

The prospect of researching hard real-world problems and getting a taste of the vibrant Bell Labs community sets these internships apart.

At the Software and Data Systems Research Lab, among other subjects, our lab specializes in building low-latency distributed systems that handle substantial amounts of data. In such systems, typically, not all parties can be trusted since any component can be potentially malicious. Our research focuses on 3 crucial goals:

Computational Integrity: Ensuring the reliability of computations even in distributed systems.

Confidentiality: Safeguarding sensitive data in highly distributed systems while flowing from one location to another, getting transformed from one form to another.

Low Latency: Meeting security requirements without compromising the performance of latency-critical applications, such as stream processing.

Internship Details:
As an intern in our lab, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to applied research in one of these areas, including:

Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Dive into topics like SNARKs, STARKs, and MPC-in-the-Head to enhance computational integrity.

Computing on Encrypted Data: Explore homomorphic encryption (FHE) and secure multiparty computation (MPC) to address confidentiality challenges.

Acceleration: Investigate optimized implementations, software architecture, novel ZKP/FHE/MPC circuits, systems and friendly primitives.

Any other relevant subjects such as zkML, verifiable FHE, applications of function secret sharing, and beyond.

Candidate Profile:
We will jointly define a topic based on your interests, resulting in at least one high-quality paper. You do not have to be an expert in all these subjects; having some relevant background is sufficient.

The internship funding can run until 31/12/2023. That means you should start as quickly as possible. So you should apply now!

ISTA invites applications for several open positions in all areas of computer science including cryptography, systems security and privacy.

We offer:

· Thriving international and interdisciplinary research environment with English as the working language

· State-of-the-art facilities

· Attractive salary and generous start-up package

· Guaranteed annual base funding

· International graduate school

· PhD program with a unique blend of interdisciplinary coursework and research group rotations

· Professional development opportunities

· Employee Assistance Program

· Dual-career support

· Childcare facilities

· Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment

· Close proximity to Vienna

Assistant professors receive independent group leader positions with an initial contract of six years, at the end of which they are reviewed by international peers. A positive evaluation leads to promotion to the tenured professor position.

Tenured positions are open to distinguished scientists with several years of experience leading research groups.

We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

AIT is Austrias largest non-universitary research institute. Its Cyber Security team focuses on various aspects of security, including anomaly detection, cyber ranges, penetration testing, and cryptography. The cryptography group is conducting research in various directions, including secure communication, privacy-enhancing technologies, and long-term and post-quantum security. Given a growing portfolio of research projects, the group seeks to grow and thus has a vacancy for a post-doctoral researcher in related areas.

Requirements:

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field, with a specialization on cryptology
• Profound knowledge in one or more of the following areas: secure multi-party computation (MPC), fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), threshold cryptography, distributed algorithms, privacy-preserving machine learning, verifiable computation
• Strong track record with publications at competitive academic conferences or journals (e.g., Crypto, Eurocrypt, Asiacrypt, TCC, PKC, CCS, S&P, USENIX, ESORICS, ...)
• Good knowledge of a programming language (e.g., C/C++, Rust, Java, Python) and software development is a plus
• Very good written and oral English skills; knowledge of German is not a requirement but willingness to learn German is expected

The position lasts for two years. The salary starts from ~59k€/year, depending on experience. The review process will begin immediately and will continue open until the position has been filled.

Informal inquiries can be done by email, but formal applications must be submitted through: https://jobs.ait.ac.at/Job/215934

The Cryptography and Privacy Engineering Group (ENCRYPTO) @CS Department @Technical University of Darmstadt offers a fully funded position as Doctoral Researcher (Research Assistant/PhD Student) in Cryptography and Privacy Engineering to be filled as soon as possible and initially for 3 years with the possibility of extension.

Job description:

You'll work in the collaborative research center CROSSING funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). In our project E4 Compiler for Privacy-Preserving Protocols, we build compilers to automatically generate optimized MPC protocols for privacy-preserving applications. See https://encrypto.de/CROSSING for details. As PhD@ENCRYPTO, you primarily focus on your research aiming to publish&present the results at top venues.

We offer:

We demonstrate that privacy is efficiently protectable in real-world applications via cryptographic protocols. Our open and international working environment facilitates excellent research in a sociable team. TU Darmstadt is a top research university for IT security, cryptography and CS in Europe. Darmstadt is a very international, livable and well-connected city in the Rhine-Main area around Frankfurt.

Your profile:

• Completed Master's degree (or equivalent) at a top university with excellent grades in IT security, computer science, or a similar area.
• Extensive knowledge in applied cryptography/IT security and very good software development skills. Knowledge in cryptographic protocols (ideally MPC) is a plus.
• Experience and interest to engage in teaching.
• Self-motivated, reliable, creative, can work independently, and striving to do excellent research.
• Our working language is English: Able to discuss/write/present scientific results in English. German is beneficial but not required.

Application deadline: Sep 30, 2023. Later applications are considered.

The Cryptography and Privacy Engineering Group (ENCRYPTO) @Department of Computer Science @TU Darmstadt offers a fully funded position for a Postdoctoral Researcher, to be filled asap and initially til January 31, 2025 with the potential of extension.

Our mission is to demonstrate that privacy can be efficiently protected in real-world applications via cryptographic protocols.

TU Darmstadt is located in the center of Germany and is a top research university for IT security, cryptography, and computer science. No German language skills are necessary and we established a hybrid working mode flexibly combining mobile work and in-presence time in office depending on individual preferences.

Job description:

As postdoc @ENCRYPTO, your primary focus is on collaborations with our PhDs and external international collaborators for cutting-edge research in applied cryptography as well as the publication and presentation of the results at top-tier security and cryptography conferences/journals. In our ERC-funded project PSOTI, we develop protocols for privately processing data among untrusted service providers using MPC. Examples are privacy-preserving alternatives for common applications such as email, file sharing, and forms. Also, the active research field of PPML is of high relevance for our group.

Your profile

• Completed PhD degree (or equivalent) at a top university in IT security, computer science, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a similar area
• Publications at top venues (CORE rank A*/A) for IT security/applied cryptography (e.g., EUROCRYPT, S&P, CCS, NDSS, USENIX SEC), ideally on cryptographic protocols and secure computation
• Experience in software development, project management and supervising students
• Self-motivated, reliable, creative, team-minded, and want to do excellent research on challenging scientific problems with practical relevance
• The working language at ENCRYPTO is English, so you must be able to discuss/write/present scientific results in English, whereas German is not required.

The Research Institute CODE (https://www.unibw.de/code), established in 2017, with currently 15 professorships and over 130 researchers, is being expanded to one of the largest European research institutes for cyber security.

For a newly established professorship in Cryptography, Daniel Slamanig is seeking multiple PhD and Post-Doc researchers. Relevant topics include:

• Public-key cryptographic primitives
• Malleable and updatable cryptography
• Foundations and applications of privacy-preserving cryptography
• Post-quantum cryptography
• (Non-interactive) Zero-knowledge proofs and zk-SNARKs
• Real-world cryptography

Candidates are expected to do cutting edge research in cryptography. We offer the opportunity to engage with research projects and international partners from academia and industry. Candidates will also gain experience with supporting teaching activities.

Requirements:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Security, or a similar discipline.
• PostDoc candidates must have a strong track record (ideally with publications at IACR conferences and/or the top 4 security conferences) and good academic writing and presentation skills.
• High motivation for research work and ability to work independently.
• Good organisation and communication skills.
• Eager to disseminate research results through publications and presentations at top-tier conferences.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (German desirable but not required).

All positions are available for start from November 2023 (flexible) and are fully funded at federal salary levels TV-ÖD E13/14 (~50k to 65k EUR p.a. depending on qualifications and experience).

How to apply? Send a mail to Daniel Slamanig with subject line "Application UniBWM" including your cover/motivation letter, CV, transcripts of grades, and references.

Closing date for applications: Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.

Applications are invited for the MS and Ph.D. positions in Information Security at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of Dr. Arijit Karati on diverse topics in Applied Cryptology.

Responsibilities: Apart from academic work, the student must involve in several activities in a group or individually, such as (not limited to):

Design and implementation of security protocol.

Assessment of the security and performance metric.

Meeting with the supervisor.

Requirements: Apart from the university's basic admission policies (https://cse.nsysu.edu.tw/?Lang=en), students are desired to have the following key requirements:

Strong motivation on information security.

Knowledge of modern technology.

Knowledge of Basic mathematics for cryptography.

Knowledge of at least two programming languages, such as Python/Java/C/C++.

Scholarship:

Under the university policy.

Project funding (based on availability for master students).

What students can expect:

Cooperation from the supervisor and lab mates.

The rich culture in research and related activities.

Flexibility in communication, e.g., English.

What the supervisor can expect: Apart from academic and research works, students are expected to have

Good moral character.

Hardworking and dedication.

Applications are invited for the Postdoc position in applied cryptography at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Applicants with experience in at least one of the following areas are preferred: automotive security, lightweight security, quantum-resistant cryptography, developing novel cryptographic primitives and protocols, side-channel analysis, digital design on FPGA, and machine learning attacks for safety applications. Applicants require knowledge of formal security analysis, secure coding, and practical application domain security integration.

Essential Qualifications:

PhD degree in CSE/Mathematics/IT/electrical engineering with a specialization in Information/Network Security from a reputable Institution.

Outstanding track record of publications in Journals (preferably JCR-Q1 or prestigious IEEE journals) and security-related conferences.

Monash cybersecurity group has several openings for PhD positions. The topics of interest are

1. Post-quantum cryptography (based on lattices and/or hash) and its applications
2. Privacy-enhancing technologies (e.g. zero-knowledge proofs) and their applications

We provide

1. highly competitive tuition fee and stipend scholarships
2. opportunities to collaborate with leading academic and industry experts in the related areas
3. opportunities to participate in international grant-funded projects
4. collaborative and friendly research environment
5. an opportunity to live/study in one of the most liveable and safest cities in the world

The positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are found.

Requirements. A strong mathematical and cryptography background is required. Some knowledge/experience in coding (for example, Python, C/C++, SageMath) is a plus. Candidates must have completed (or be about to complete within the next 6 months) a significant research component either as part of their undergraduate (honours) degree or masters degree. They should have excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

How to apply. Please fill in the following form (also clickable from the advertisement title): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetFZLvDNug5SzzE-iH97P9TGzFGkZB-ly_EBGOrAYe3zUYBw/viewform?usp=sf_link

A scholarship is available for a strong candidate interested in doing a PhD in privacy-preserving machine learning at Monash University in Melbourne (frequently ranked among the most liveable cities in the world).

As the pioneer center in Asia focusing on the quantum transition, the Quantum-Safe Migration Center (QSMC) was initiated by Chelpis Quantum Tech in 2023. Through collaborations with Taiwan's academic institutions, industry professionals, and semiconductor manufacturers, we're committed to providing swift and efficient solutions for transitioning to the quantum era and minimizing the potential threats quantum computing may pose to information systems.
Chelpis Quantum Tech was established in 2017, drawing its team from the Fast Cryptography Laboratory at National Taiwan University. Our primary focus has been research and development of post-quantum cryptographic systems and the creation of related cryptographic applications.

QSMC is looking for an applied post-quantum cryptography researcher to join our research team in Taipei, Taiwan.
We currently have three research focus areas and candidates should be experienced in at least one:

• PQC Hardware
• Formally-verified PQC Software
• New PQC primitives (in particular, candidates of the recent NIST PQC digital signature competition)

Candidates should hold a PhD in cryptography or a closely related field and have a track record in applied post-quantum cryptography with publications at top cryptography or security conferences. Responsibilities:

• Work on research projects and publish at top-tier cryptography and security conferences
• Collaborate with researchers in Taiwan and internationally
• Present research on international workshops and conferences
• Contribute to standardization efforts such as NIST PQC
• Consult Chelpis' other teams in all aspects of post-quantum cryptography

If you are interested, please send your CV to Ming Chih (my.chih@chelpis.com) and Matthias Kannwischer (matthias@chelpis.com) to schedule an informal discussion.

We are looking for two PhD students who will work on cryptography and privacy-enhancing technologies with applications in advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and data analytics. The positions are a fully funded PhD position. The candidates must hold a Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related area, and a have a strong background in mathematics and cryptography and good programming skills. The application materials should contain a curriculum vitae, a research statement, transcripts of Bachelor's and Master's and the name and contact information of two references. The starting date is January 2024, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Description. Candidates will work in the area of post-quantum cryptography. Candidates will conduct research on design and analysis of post-quantum cryptography. The works require to carry out some simulations.

Requirements. Candidates are required to have a PhD degree in Mathematics or Computer Science or Engineering. Experience in one or more of these relevant/ background areas is an advantage: cryptography, algebra, algebraic number theory or coding theory. Programming skill in Magma software or SAGEMATH software is an advantage. Candidate must be a team worker and able to conduct independent research.

Information and application. All candidates should include their full CV and transcripts and send to Dr Chik How Tan (email to: tsltch@nus.edu.sg ). We encourage early applications and review of applications will begin immediately. Only shortlisted applications will be notified.

We are seeking a PhD candidate interested in interdisciplinary research on the development, efficient implementation (hardware and software), use, orchestration, and improvement of privacy-preserving and data anonymization techniques.


What are you going to do?

Carry out original research in the field of implementation and applications of privacy preserving technologies for data analytics in healthcare

Be active in the fundamental and/or applied research area, publishing in high level international journals and presenting at leading conferences

Take part in ongoing educational activities, such as assisting in a course and guiding student thesis projects, at the BSc or MSc level

Collaborate with other groups, institutes and/or companies by contributing expertise to joint research projects

Contribute to activities and deliverables of the SECURED Horizon Europe Project


What do you have to offer?

An MSc degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline)

Strong analytical and technical skills, good problem-solving skills

An interdisciplinary mindset and an open and proactive personality in interacting with researchers from different disciplines

A strong scientific interest in security and privacy, in particular in at least one of the following fields: efficient implementation of cryptographic and privacy preserving primitives, both in hardware and in software application, orchestration, and improvement of privacy-preserving techniques to achieve given data protection objectives

The willingness to work in a highly international research team

Fluency in oral and written English and good presentation skills

We have several open positions for PhD students and Postdocs to join our group at the Hasso-Plattner-Institute (HPI) in the area of cryptography and privacy. The HPI is academically structured as the independent Faculty of Digital Engineering at the University of Potsdam, and unites excellent research and teaching with the advantages of a privately financed institute.

Your tasks

• Development and analysis of provably secure cryptographic protocols for real-world problems. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
  • Privacy-preserving protocols
  • Hardware-based cryptography
  • User- and privacy-friendly identity management
  • Foundations for real-world protocols
• Publish and present results at top-tier international conferences
• Participate in teaching activities

Your skills

• Master's degree (or PhD for postdoctoral position) in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related area by the time of appointment
• Strong algorithmic or mathematical background and good knowledge in the area of cryptography (for postdoctoral candidates proven in the form of publications)
• Fluent in English

We look forward to your application including a CV and motivation letter. Applications for the PhD position should also include a list of attended Master courses and grades, whereas applications for the Postdoc position should include contact information for two references.

The responsibilities of this exciting, varied role will include:

• Software security assessment of SoC/IC security architectures and security scope specifications

• Plan, track and execute process, specification as well as software implementation reviews

• Assessment of software security robustness and effectiveness of security mechanisms

• Work with engineering teams and security engineers to innovate solutions to security-related problems

• Manage the NXP’s software secure development lifecycle (SSDLC) applied on product developments to minimize security risks

• Work on continuous improvements to keep up with state-of-the-art security technologies

• Refine software security best practices to assure and efficient and effective application

• Provide consultation on specific areas of security expertise and on the application of the SSDLC

To ensure your successful performance in this role, the following is desired

• Finished a BSEE or MSEE preferred in Security Engineering or Software Engineering

• Have good understanding of embedded software design, programming, documentation, and testing

• Have experience in the design and development of secure software, focus on embedded systems or complete solutions

• Have experience in the security concept/design, thread analysis, risk/threat modelling and mitigation strategies

• Have professional knowledge of software languages (C, Java, Java Card, Python, Rust)

• Knowledge of security compliance and certification processes would be an advantage

• Be familiar with "state of the art" software tools, CI/CD, secure software engineering processes, IoT solutions and service (depending on area of expertise)

• Have excellent communication skills, are willing to listen and adapt

• Are a collaborator with strong soft skills, ideally experienced in multicultural and global working environment

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for a fully funded PhD position in Code-Based Cryptography/Cryptanalysis, focusing on theoretical and practical cryptanalysis of code-based schemes, particularly the current NIST PQC candidates.

This position is a collaboration between Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) in Germany and the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi. You will work closely with renowned experts Dr. Andre Esser from TII and Prof. Alexander May from RUB. The primary office is based at RUB, with generous travel opportunities and a planned multiple months research stay at the partnering TII.

The ideal candidate:

• Master's degree (obtained before the starting date) in mathematics, computer science, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of cryptology, particularly in code-based cryptography / cryptanalysis
• Excellent track record of completed classes in cryptography, cryptanalysis, coding theory, etc.
• Curiosity-driven, self-motivated and open to international exchange
• Proficient in spoken/written English as well as in any programming language
• Prior publications or contributed to research projects

You'll enjoy a fully funded position with a competitive salary (100%, E13) for three years, access to cutting-edge research facilities, collaboration with top experts, and ample travel opportunities. The program provides vibrant workplaces, exceptional networking possibilities, and the chance to conduct original research with direct impact on post-quantum cryptographic standards. Program conducted entirely in English, no German required. Starting date negotiable, ideally fall 2023.

To apply, please send the following documents via email:

• Cover letter expressing your interest in the position and summarizing your qualifications (1-2 pages)
• CV highlighting your educational background, research experience, and publications (if any)
• Copies of bachelor’s and master’s certificates
• Contact information for two or more academic references

We're excited to receive your application!

The newly established Young Investigator Group (YIG) “COSYS - Control Systems and Cyber Security Lab” at the Chair of IT Security at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg has several open PhD positions in the following areas: intrusion detection systems for critical infrastructures, secure cyber-physical systems, artificial intelligence / machine learning for traffic analysis, honeypots, and privacy enhancing techniques. Positions are limited to 31.07.2026, with possibility for extension.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related disciplines, or be close to completing it. If you are interested, please send your CV, transcript of records from your Master studies, and an electronic version of your Master's thesis (if possible), as a single pdf file. The positions will remain open until they are filled.

The Aarhus crypto group (https://users-cs.au.dk/orlandi/cryptogroup/) is hiring a PhD student to study YOSO MPC. The student will be advised by Sophia Yakoubov, and co-advised by Divya Ravi at the University of Amsterdam. (The student will be primarily located in Aarhus, but will be encouraged to collaborate with others both within Denmark and internationally.) This three-year PhD would ideally start around January 1, 2024, but the start time can be flexible. Application instructions can be found here: https://cs.au.dk/education/phd Please contact Sophia Yakoubov if you are interested in applying.

We are looking for a PhD student with good background in maths and programming and with interest into side-channel attacks. The PhD student will explore the topic of combination of software countermeasures against side-channel attacks.

The newly stablished Cyber Security group is one of the core groups forming the faculty of Computer Science in the Technische Universität Darmstadt and National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity (ATHENE). The research focus of the group is on the security of implementations. A large part of our research is dedicated to hardware security, protection against physical attacks (side-channel analysis and fault-injection attacks), security analysis of real-world systems particularly internet of things, and efficient hardware and software implementation of cryptographic primitives. This includes various implementation platforms like ASICs, FPGAs, and micro-processors.

The group is looking for excellent B.Sc. and M.Sc. graduates with outstanding grades and degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics. In addition, we are looking for outstanding postdoctoral candidates from these fields. Initially, we offer three-year fully funded positions for B.Sc. and M.Sc. graduates. The expectation is to work towards a doctorate. Postdoctoral positions are initially offered a 2-year contract. Both PhD and Postdoctoral positions are subject to extensions. The salary will be according to the remuneration group E 13 TV-L (full time).

Our offerings:

• Excellent research environment with award-winning scientists,
• Open team culture,
• Programs designed to support parents,
• Support measures for women in IT security,
• Excellent support for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers,
• Opportunities for academic and professional development,
• Budget for courses, conferences, equipment and international exchange

Your application:

Are you interested? Please send your complete application documents in one single pdf file. The required documents are: Curriculum Vitae, transcript of records of BSc., transcript of records of MSc. (if applicable), two reference names (supervisors or other researchers with whom you worked).

We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher in post-quantum cryptography with particular emphasis on isogeny-based cryptography. The post-doctoral researcher will be employed on the Advanced ERC project ISOCRYPT - Isogeny-based Toolbox for Post-quantum Cryptography (https://www.esat.kuleuven.be/cosic/projects/isocrypt/). The goal of this project is to advance isogeny-based cryptography from a theoretical construct to real world applicability. The goal is to determine the exact security of isogeny-based systems, providing efficient and secure implementations and building a suite isogeny-based post-quantum secure applications.
Specific Skills Required: The candidate should hold a PhD degree with a proven research track record in any aspects of post-quantum cryptography and preferably in isogeny-based cryptography. A strong mathematical background is required, complemented with some programming experience and/or quantum algorithms.

We are looking for a highly motivated doctoral researcher in post-quantum cryptography with particular emphasis on isogeny-based cryptography. The doctoral researcher will be employed on the Advanced ERC project ISOCRYPT-Isogeny-based Toolbox for Post-quantum Cryptography (https://www.esat.kuleuven.be/cosic/projects/isocrypt/). The goal of this project is to advance isogeny-based cryptography from a theoretical construct to real world applicability. The goal is to determine the exact security of isogeny-based systems, providing efficient and secure implementations and building a suite isogeny-based post-quantum secure applications.
Specific Skills Required: The candidate should hold a Master's degree in mathematics and/or computer science. A strong mathematical background is required, complemented with some programming experience and/or quantum algorithms.

We are looking for a highly motivated doctoral researcher in post-quantum cryptography with particular emphasis on multivariate-based cryptography. As a recent response to the recent NIST call for new post-quantum secure signature schemes, 11 multivariate-based signature schemes were submitted. The goal of the PhD is to focus on cryptanalysis of these submissions and more specifically on methods from algebraic geometry that can aid in breaking said systems.
Specific Skills Required: The candidate should hold a Master's degree in mathematics and/or computer science, preferably with experience in algebraic geometry. Candidates that perform well on international maths/CS olympiades are preferred.

Ciao. We are looking for a postdoc interested in Industrial IoT network security and privacy and can hire from the end of this summer. For more information, please send a CV, list of publications, research statement, and a list of two referrers to: daniele.antonioli@eurecom.fr

We have an open call for a postdoc position in Cryptography. We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in provable security, with good experience in the design (and proof) of cryptographic protocols (e.g., multi-party computation, zero-knowledge proofs, consensus protocols.) For more detail, we refer to the link below. Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or nearing completion) in cryptography or related fields. Evidence of strong research experience as demonstrated through publications at top-tier conferences or high-impact journals is essential. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with strong initiative and commitment to excellence, and an ability to conduct world-class research.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Ph.D. (or near completion) in cryptography or related fields
• Track record of strong publications
• Strong experience in provable security, and in the design of cryptographic protocols

The following criteria are not yes/no factors, but questions of degree. Recruitment will aim at selecting those candidates with the best possible performance in all these criteria.

• Strong experience in research in one or more of the following areas: secure multi-party computation, zero-knowledge proofs, blockchain, functional encryption, fully-homomorphic encryption, and distributed algorithms.
• Experience in implementing cryptographic algorithms, and writing software for security-related applications
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally, and in writing.

Please apply by July 17th, 2023 using the following link https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/7729.

The newly stablished Cyber Security group is one of the core groups forming the faculty of Computer Science in the Technische Universität Darmstadt and National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity (ATHENE). The research focus of the group is on the security of implementations. A large part of our research is dedicated to hardware security, protection against physical attacks (side-channel analysis and fault-injection attacks), security analysis of real-world systems particularly internet of things, and efficient hardware and software implementation of cryptographic primitives. This includes various implementation platforms like ASICs, FPGAs, and micro-processors.

The group is looking for excellent B.Sc. and M.Sc. graduates with outstanding grades and degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics. In addition, we are looking for outstanding postdoctoral candidates from these fields. Initially, we offer three-year fully funded positions for B.Sc. and M.Sc. graduates. The expectation is to work towards a doctorate. Postdoctoral positions are initially offered a 2-year contract. Both PhD and Postdoctoral positions are subject to extensions. The salary will be according to the remuneration group E 13 TV-L (full time).

Our offerings:

• Excellent research environment with award-winning scientists,
• Open team culture,
• Programs designed to support parents,
• Support measures for women in IT security,
• Excellent support for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers,
• Opportunities for academic and professional development,
• Budget for courses, conferences, equipment and international exchange

Contact details for your application:

Are you interested? Please send your complete application documents in one single pdf file to: amir.moradi@rub.de. The required documents are: Curriculum Vitae, transcript of records of BSc., transcript of records of MSc. (if applicable), two reference names (supervisors or other researchers with whom you worked).

OpenZeppelin is the premier crypto cybersecurity technology and services company, trusted by the most used DeFi and NFT projects in the world.

The security services team at OpenZeppelin is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of Security Audits for the world’s leading web3 organizations and protocols.

What you'll be doing:
1. Review smart contracts for the top decentralized applications before they get launched and present findings and vulnerabilities that the protocol can have to the client.
2. Team up with one or two auditors and review code line by line and try to hack it.
3. Working on proposals to make code easier to understand and use in the future by sharing good practices
4. Conduct open-ended research around cutting edge blockchain technologies
5. Paid time to conduct research and contribute to OpenZeppelin’s projects and knowledge

Benefits
1. Unlimited holidays
2. Fully remote: your way of working
3. Paid parental leave & benefits for primary or second caregiver
4. Team events: onboarding tour & company retreats in different locations around the world
5. Work from home office equipment stipend of up to $500 USD
6. Monthly allowance for wellness activities
7. Coworking: access to a coworking space of your choice
8. Learning: technical training; spoken language lessons in any language of your choice (using Italki)

Founded in 2015, OpenZeppelin is the premier crypto cybersecurity technology and services company, trusted by the most used DeFi and NFT projects in the world. Our mission is to protect the open economy, safeguarding tens of billions of dollars in funds for leading crypto organizations including Aave, Coinbase, Compound, Ethereum Foundation, TheGraph and many others. The security services team at OpenZeppelin is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of Security Audits for the world’s leading web3 organizations and protocols. We are looking to bolster this team by adding specialized cryptographer roles to lead technical audits of ZK projects and perform independent research. The ZK cryptography researcher is responsible for auditing cryptographic implementations of ZK protocols, alongside our experienced team of security researchers that are analyzing the on-chain components of these protocols. This role will also be in charge of leading cryptography research on the team. Check out the link for a full job description.

In a few years from now, a myriad of sensors and services will be deeply embedded into our environment creating an adaptive and smart fabric of our lives and businesses. They will create a data footprint of TBs each year, a disruptive development called the Big Bang Data. This data will contribute to our ever-growing personal digital footprint. However, this footprint will not be under our control but will be owned and used by multi-national companies to drive their businesses in a new era called the Data Economy. This development erodes the right for privacy and will result in an increasing mismatch between people's desire for being in control over their data in sensitive areas and a reality where this data is scattered, unmanageable, and not under the user's control anymore. At some point in time, this will impact people's willingness to disclose their data.

To tackle these challenges Bosch Research develops solutions to store and process data securely. Especially, privacy-preserving computation techniques are relevant to provide protection of sensitive data and support secure computation on data. This includes homomorphic encryption and secure multi-party computation, but these methods are costly. Hence, these methods have to be improved and new methods need to be developed which protect data confidentiality and support efficient computation.

Thus, we are looking for a highly motivated and innovative team player who is eager to learn new things and is passionate about applied security/privacy research

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in cryptography, IT security, or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong publication record. The review of applications starts immediately until the position is filled.

Multiple fully funded positions on the Ding Lab in Cryptography and its applications at the Yanqi Lake Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications (BIMSA).

Ding Lab

The Ding Lab in Public Key Cryptography will be led by Prof. Jintai Ding. It is an international open laboratory with English as the working language. Anyone who works in related areas including (but not restricted to) computational algebra, computational algebraic geometry, number theory, mathematical optimization, quantum algorithms, post-quantum cryptography, multi-party computation, zero-knowledge proof, fully homomorphic encryption, privacy preserving algorithms, block chain, high performance computing, and algorithm implementations are welcome to apply.

Positions

• Visiting Scholar : including short term(less than 3 months) and long term(6 months to 1 year) for persons who has been granted with PhD degree
• Post-Doc
• Senior Researcher
• Research Associate (master)

All positions require you having a master or PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cryptography, or equivalent practical experience.

Salary

BIMSA offers internationally competitive salary packages and salary will be determined by applicant's qualification. Recent PhDs are especially encouraged to apply. A typical appointment for postdoc of BIMSA is for two-years, renewable for the third year with annual salary ranges from 300,000 RMB to 500,000 RMB depending on experience and qualifications.

BIMSA

The BIMSA is a Mathematics research institution co-sponsored by Beijing Municipal Government and Tsinghua University, and the director of BIMSA is the renowned mathematician, Prof. Shing-Tung Yau. The BIMSA is located in the Huairou District of Beijing, and is part of Beijing’s strategic plans to build world-class new-style research & development institutions and national innovation center for science and technology. The BIMSA aims to develop fundamental scientific research and build a bridge between mathematics and industry applications.

The School of Cyber Science and Engineering (formerly known as the School of Information Security Engineering) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University was founded in October 2000. It was the first school-level training base for high-level information security professionals in China and was jointly established by the Ministry of Education of China, the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. The undergraduate and postgraduate students of the school mainly come from the top 100 key high schools and 985/double first-class universities in China. The school is ranked among the best cyberspace security nationwide every year. The school has a solid foundation and strength in the field of academic research and technological innovation on cyberspace security. The school is committed to building a world-class academic research center, cultivating the talents of the country and society. The school is in great demand of a number of world renowned professors, outstanding young researchers, full-time research fellows and post-doctors. The school now has a few positions available at the rank of tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professors, tenured Full Professors as well as Research Assistants/Associates and Post-Doctors in theory and practice of cyberspace security.

Applicants should have (a) a doctoral degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Communication, Mathematics or Statistics; (b) an established track record in research and scholarship; (c) expertise in the cryptographic and security research areas; and (d) a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.

The school will provide highly competitive remuneration packages and assist applicants to apply for various national, provincial and ministerial level talent programs such as “Outstanding Youth Talents Program”, Shanghai “Talents Program”,etc. We will also assist on employment of spouses, schooling for children and medical care.

Monash cybersecurity group has several openings for PhD positions. The topics of interest are

1. Post-quantum cryptography (based on lattices and/or hash) and its applications e.g. to blockchain
2. Zero-knowledge proofs and their applications e.g. to blockchain
3. Blockchain protocols more broadly

We provide

1. highly competitive tuition fee and stipend scholarships
2. opportunities to collaborate with leading academic and industry experts in the related areas
3. opportunities to participate in international grant-funded projects
4. collaborative and friendly research environment
5. an opportunity to live/study in one of the most liveable and safest cities in the world

The positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are found.

Requirements. A strong mathematical background is required, but a strong cryptography background is not necessarily a must (but it’s of course a plus). Some knowledge/experience in coding (for example, Python, C/C++, SageMath) is also a plus. Candidates must have completed (or be about to complete within the next 6 months) a significant research component either as part of their undergraduate (honours) degree or masters degree. They should have excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

How to apply. please first refer to https://mfesgin.github.io/supervision/ for more information. Then, please email your CV and bachelor/master transcripts with the subject line "Prospective PhD Student - Your Name"