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Blockchain Security Researcher
OpenZeppelin
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)
Last updated: 2023-05-26 posted on 2023-05-25
ZK Cryptography Researcher/Auditor
OpenZeppelin
Last updated: 2023-05-26 posted on 2023-05-25
Funded PhD student in Applied Cryptography & Privacy-preserving authentication
University of St.Gallen, Switzerland
The student is expected to work on topics that include security and privacy issues in authentication. More precisely, the student will be working on investigating efficient and privacy-preserving authentication that provides: i) provable security guarantees, and ii) rigorous privacy guarantees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform exciting and challenging research in the domain of information security and cryptography.
- Support and assist in teaching computer security and cryptography courses.
- The PhD student is expected to have a MSc degree or equivalent, and strong background in cryptography, network security and mathematics.
- Experience in one or more domains such as cryptography, design of protocols, secure multi-party computation and differential privacy is beneficial.
- Excellent programming skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
The starting date for the position is flexible and come with a very competitive salary. The selection process runs until the suitable candidate has been found.
Eriane Breu, eriane.breu@unisg.ch (Administrative matters)
Prof. Katerina Mitrokotsa, katerina.mitrokotsa@unisg.ch (Research related questions)
Last updated: 2023-05-26 posted on 2023-05-25
PostDoc position in Cryptography & Data Security
University of St.Gallen, Switzerland
Our research interests are centered around information security and applied cryptography, with the larger goal of safeguarding communications and providing strong privacy guarantees. We are active in several areas, a subset of which include:
- Verifiable computation
- Secure, private and distributed aggregation
- Secure multi-party computation
- Privacy-preserving biometric authentication
- Anonymous credentials
- Distributed and privacy-preserving authentication
The starting date for the position is flexible and come with a very competitive salary. The selection process runs until the suitable candidate has been found. The University of St.Gallen conducts excellent research with international implications. The city of St.Gallen is located one hour from Zurich and offers a high quality of life.
Eriane Breu, eriane.breu@unisg.ch (Administrative matters)
Prof. Katerina Mitrokotsa, katerina.mitrokotsa@unisg.ch (Research related questions)
Last updated: 2023-05-26 posted on 2023-05-25
Ph.D student and Post-Doc positions in Privacy at CISPA
CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security; Saarbrücken, Germany
Wouter Lueks (https://wouterlueks.nl) has fully-funded PhD and post-doc positions available in the area of privacy-enhancing technologies at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security. His research group is interested in designing of end-to-end privacy-friendly systems that solve real-world problems. His research covers three broad areas to achieve this goal: (1) applied cryptography; (2) systems building for anonymity; and (3) the evaluation of privacy-friendly systems.
Applicants for a PhD position should hold a bachelor or master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field, and have an interest in privacy, security and/or cryptography. Post-doc applications should hold a PhD in a related field, and have an proven publication record with publications in top venues (e.g., USENIX, S&P, NDSS, or CCS) or specific privacy venues (e.g., PETS).
For more information, including instructions for how to apply, see: https://wouterlueks.nl/positions/. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out by email. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Last updated: 2023-05-26 posted on 2023-05-24
Professor of Cybersecurity
University of Klagenfurt; Klagenfurt, Austria
The University of Klagenfurt in southern Austria is looking for a Professor of Cybersecurity:
https://jobs.aau.at/en/job/professor-of-cybersecurity/
Application deadline is 18 June 2023.
Last updated: 2023-05-26 posted on 2023-05-23
Junior Research Group Leader/Postdoc (m/f/d) in the area of Data Privacy and Data Sovereignty
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT, Aachen/Sankt Augustin, Germany
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. We at Fraunhofer FIT are an excellent partner for the human-centric design of our digital future. Some 350 scientists are working within interdisciplinary teams on innovative solutions for current challenges in the domains of Digital Energy, Health and Sustainability as well as Human-centered Engineering & Design, Data Science & AI, Business & Information Systems Engineering, Microsimulation, and Cooperation Systems like Blockchain.
Are you interested in research & practical projects around the topic Data Privacy and Data Spaces? Then take the chance and become part of our department Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Aachen/Sankt Augustin in Germany!
Our research group, Data Protection and Sovereignty, is dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions that ensure the security and privacy of sensitive data in real-world data-driven use-cases across various application domains. These include, but are not limited to, cybersecurity, data spaces, energy, supply chain, finance, and health. Data sovereignty, the ability of individuals or entities to have complete control over their data, requires advanced technologies beyond anonymization, such as homomorphic encryption (HE), secure multi-party computation (MPC), and differential privacy. As a part of this team, you will conduct research and develop secure solutions for real-world use-cases (e.g., data spaces, machine learning applications, secure data exchange, distributed systems) to enable data privacy and data sovereignty with partners from industry and research, in national and international projects.
Apply here: https://jobs.fraunhofer.de/job/Sankt-Augustin-Junior-Research-Group-LeaderPostdoc-%28mfd%29-in-the-area-of-Data-Privacy-and-Data-Sovereignty-53757/936608601/
Last updated: 2023-05-26 posted on 2023-05-22
PhD Scholarship in Cryptography
Technical University of Denmark, Section for Cybersecurity Engineering
The goal of the PhD project is to improve the state of threshold post-quantum cryptography. You will join the growing cryptography team at DTU and be able to work with researchers in- and outside of the Copenhagen region and Denmark.
Last updated: 2023-05-26 posted on 2023-05-19
Lecturer in Cybersecurity (fixed term)
University of Wollongong, Australia
Last updated: 2023-05-26 posted on 2023-05-18
Ph.D position in post-quantum cryptography
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Information Technology
Senior researchers will be active in the project and provide supervision. The work will primarily be funded through WASP (https://wasp-sweden.org/).
The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).
Apply here: https://lu.varbi.com/what:job/jobID:627038/?lang=en
Last updated: 2023-05-17 posted on 2023-05-17
Ph.D student
Institute for Advancing Intelligence, TCG CREST, Kolkata
Last updated: 2023-05-17 posted on 2023-05-17
Postdoctoral Fellowship
University of Waterloo; Waterloo, Canada
The Department of Combinatorics and Optimization at the University of Waterloo invites applications from qualified candidates for two 3-year postdoctoral fellowship appointments in cryptography under the supervision of Prof. David Jao, Prof. Michele Mosca, and Prof. Douglas Stebila. Expertise in cryptography is essential. The focus of the positions is on post-quantum cryptography, and is funded by an NSERC Alliance Quantum Consortia grant entitled “Accelerating the transition to quantum-resistant cryptography”.
A Ph.D. degree and evidence of excellence in research are required. Successful applicants are expected to maintain an active program of research, and participate in research activities with academic and industry partners in the grant. The annual salary is $66,000. In addition, a travel fund of $3,000 per year is provided. The positions are available immediately.
Interested individuals should apply using the MathJobs site https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/22461. Applications should include a cover letter describing their interest in the position, a curriculum vitae and research statement and at least three reference letters.
Applications will be considered as they are submitted until the position is filled.
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Last updated: 2023-05-13 posted on 2023-05-11
Cryptography Research Visiting Scholar
IBM T. J. Watson Research Center
Last updated: 2023-05-13 posted on 2023-05-11
Research Engineer for Security and Privacy
Robert Bosch GmbH, Renningen, Germany
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.
Last updated: 2023-05-10 posted on 2023-05-09
Senior Scientist
University of Klagenfurt, Klagenfurt, Austria
Last updated: 2023-05-04 posted on 2023-05-03
Post-Doc in Algebraic and Geometric Methods in Cryptography
University of Genova (Italy)
The position is funded by my Curiosity Driven Project about "Algebraic and Geometric Methods in Cryptography". It is for 1+1 years, and comes with no teaching duties and some research funds. The expected starting date is September 1st 2023, with little flexibility. The expected annual gross salary is about 23250€.
The selected candidate is expected to work under my supervision and to develop their own research programme. A strong familiarity with with one or more of the following topics is expected: Commutative Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Computational Algebra systems (in particular, Macaulay2 and Magma), and Cryptography, in particular Post-quantum Cryptography.
Deadline:: 29/05/2023 at 12:00:00 (Italian time)
Duration: 1+1 Years
More Info: https://alessiocaminata.wixsite.com/alca/post-doc
Last updated: 2023-04-29 posted on 2023-04-28
Senior Researcher, Post-Doc, Visiting Scholar
Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciencesand Applications(BIMSA), Beijing, China
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 LabThe 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.
SalaryBIMSA 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.
BIMSAThe 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.
Prof. Jintai Ding, Dual-appointed Professor at the Yau Mathematical Sciences Center of Tsinghua University and the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciencesand Applications.
Last updated: 2023-04-29 posted on 2023-04-26
Research Associate (Postdoc) in Computer Security
Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Spain
Last updated: 2023-04-24 posted on 2023-04-22
Post-doc, Research Assistant/Associate, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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.
Chaoping Xing, emial: xingcp@sjtu.edu.cn;
Ni Liang, email: liangni@sjtu.edu.cn
Last updated: 2023-04-24 posted on 2023-04-21
PhD position in Language-based Security
Utrecht University, Department of Information and Computing Sciences; Utrecht, Netherlands
In this project, you will develop foundations and practical techniques to build software systems with reliable security guarantees. Depending on your background and interests, this project can focus on different security problems, including, for example, memory safety, software sandboxing, information-flow control systems, and defenses against side-channel and Spectre attacks.
Interested? Click on the title to know more and apply!
Deadline: 16 May 2023
Duration: 5 Years
Apply here: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-position-in-language-based-security-10-fte
Last updated: 2023-04-20 posted on 2023-04-20
Research Associate (Postdoc) in Cryptography for Finance and Privacy
University of Luxembourg
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 May 7, 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.
Last updated: 2023-04-20 posted on 2023-04-18
Two Ph.D. Positions in Cryptography for Finance and Privacy
University of Luxembourg
The CryptoLux group of the University of Luxembourg has two vacancies for Ph.D. positions in the area of security/privacy of blockchains and smart contracts. The successful candidates 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 an M.Sc. degree (or earn an M.Sc. degree before September 2023) in computer science, mathematics, or a related field. 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
Both positions are fully funded and initially offered for 3 years, but an extension to a 4th year 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 May 7, 2023 (early submission is encouraged). The application material should contain a cover letter explaining the candidate's research interests, a CV (incl. photo), scans of diploma certificates, and contact details of 3 references.
Last updated: 2023-04-20 posted on 2023-04-18
Ph.D. student
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Doctoral Researcher (Research Assistant/PhD Student) in Cryptography and Complexity Theory
in the group of Professor Marc Fischlin. More information about our research is available under www.cryptoplexity.de. The starting date is as soon as possible. The initial funding for the position is for three years, but the contract should be renewable. Candidates are expected to perform scientific research in the areas of the projects, and to contribute to the teaching, research, and administrative tasks of the group.
Your Profile:
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a similar discipline,
• Extensive knowledge in the areas of cryptography and IT security,
• fluent English language skills,
• experience in IT system administration is welcome.
How to Apply
• curriculum vitae, including references,
• copies of relevant diplomas and certificates,
• research statement.
TU Darmstadt is an autonomous university with broad research excellence, interdisciplinary profile and clear emphases in engineering and information and communication technology. The Department of Computer Science is one of the leading CS departments in Europe and placed regularly in the top group in nationwide rankings. In the area of Cybersecurity, TU Darmstadt is one of the leading research institutions within Europe focusing on a broad spectrum of applied and theoretical research. The services rendered as part of the positions function as the scientific qualification of the candidate. The candidates will be given the opportunity to accomplish a doctoral degree.
The application data should be bundled into a single PDF file.
Last updated: 2023-04-17 posted on 2023-04-17
Research Officer Cryptology (m/f/d)
Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit "Innovation for Cybersecurity"
Last updated: 2023-04-17 posted on 2023-04-17
Multiple Fully-Funded PhD Positions in Post-Quantum Cryptography/Zero-Knowledge/Blockchain
Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Post-quantum cryptography (based on lattices and/or hash) and its applications e.g. to blockchain
- Zero-knowledge proofs and their applications e.g. to blockchain
- Blockchain protocols more broadly
- highly competitive tuition fee and stipend scholarships
- opportunities to collaborate with leading academic and industry experts in the related areas
- opportunities to participate in international grant-funded projects
- collaborative and friendly research environment
- an opportunity to live/study in one of the most liveable and safest cities in the world
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"
Last updated: 2023-04-17 posted on 2023-04-13
Cryptography Hardware Design Engineer - Remote
Arquimea Research Center ( ARQUIMEA)
Last updated: 2023-04-17 posted on 2023-04-13
Postdoctoral Scholars in Cryptography (up to four positions)
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology - OIST, Okinawa, Japan
The Applied Cryptography Unit (https://groups.oist.jp/appcrypto) at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is seeking to hire up to four postdoctoral scholars in cryptography.
The Applied Cryptography Unit, led by Prof Carlos Cid, was established in 2022, to conduct research in the design and analysis of modern cryptographic primitives and schemes used to protect confidentiality and integrity of data, both in the classical and in the quantum settings. To forge and develop its research activities, we are now seeking to hire up to four outstanding post-doctoral researchers to work in the following topics: post-quantum / quantum cryptography (design and analysis), quantum cryptanalysis, post-quantum cryptographic techniques for privacy-preserving mechanisms.
The postdocs will be provided with funding and access to world-class facilities to pursue their research. The Unit aims to establish a highly collaborative environment, and we expect there will be several opportunities to work with other research groups at OIST, in Japan and overseas.
Submission DocumentsApplicants should prepare a single pdf file with:
- Cover letter, outlining the motivation for applying for the position, research interests, experience and qualifications of relevance for the position;
- CV with a list of publications;
- Names and contact information of two referees, one of which should be a previous employer.
and submit it at https://www.oist.jp/careers/postdoctoral-scholars-applied-cryptography-unit
Application Deadline:Applicants will be considered until the positions are filled, but submissions by 28 May 2023 will guarantee full consideration.
Last updated: 2023-04-10 posted on 2023-04-10
PhD scholarship
SUTD, Singapore
We offer PhD scholarship on cybersecurity in general and CPS security in particular (especially on IoT and maritime). The candidates should have an excellent background (with Bachelor or Master degree and CGPA>80%) in mathematics or computer science/engineering. Acquaintance with cryptography and network/system security concepts as well as some programming skills is preferred. Interested candidates please send your CV to Prof. Jianying Zhou or Prof. Sudipta Chattopadhyay. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Last updated: 2023-04-10 posted on 2023-04-07
PhD position in privacy-preserving federated learning
EURECOM
Topic - Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies can efficiently process large amounts of data, to help stakeholders improve their services and propose applications tailored to end-user needs. While the benefits of AI technologies for the society are manifold and range from personalized services to improved healthcare, their adoption remains unfortunately slow due to various obstacles among which the lack of trustworthiness. Indeed, the performance and robustness of AI technologies rely on the access to large datasets of good quality. Such datasets usually include privacy-sensitive information. In this context, Federated learning (FL) is emerging as a powerful paradigm to collaboratively train a machine-learning (ML) model among thousands or even millions of participants. FL inherently promises (some) privacy and governance guarantees for the clients because the training data never leaves the client’s premises. Nevertheless, the collaborative aggregation of models’ parameters can potentially expose clients' specific information, and opens up to security breaches with potential loss of privacy. The successful candidate will study, the privacy and security challenges associated with federated learning and design and evaluate scalable and efficient privacy-enhancing technologies for FL using advanced cryptographic techniques such as multi-key homomorphic encryption or multi-party computation.
Requirements - Applicants should hold a Master degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a closely related area with a strong background on cryptography. Some background in machine learning is appreciated.
The application requires, among other documents, a CV, a cover letter describing the applicant’s research interests, the contact details of 2/3 persons that can provide references about the candidate and the transcripts of courses taken at graduate (and optionally undergraduate) level.
Last updated: 2023-04-10 posted on 2023-04-05
Cryptography Engineer Internship
Dfns Labs
Dfns is a cybersecurity company that builds custody SaaS solutions for web3 apps. Dfns gives financial institutions and businesses—from fintechs to e-commerce sites—the freedom to own and transfer crypto using a battle-designed security infrastructure.
Job Description
Basic Qualifications
Additional Information
Contact Xianrui Meng (xm@dfns.co) and Jon Katz (jkatz@dfns.co) for more information.
Last updated: 2023-04-10 posted on 2023-04-04
Research Fellows / Postdocs
SUTD, Singapore
We are looking for postdocs / research fellows with expertise on cybersecurity in general and CPS security in particular. The candidates should meet the following requirements.
Fresh PhD graduates are welcome to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Successful candidates will be offered internationally competitive remuneration.
Interested candidates please send your CV to Prof. Jianying Zhou. Email: jianying_zhou (at) sutd.edu.sg. Home: http://jianying.space/
Last updated: 2023-04-04 posted on 2023-04-04
Cryptographer Internship
Cryptographer Internship
What You'll Do:
Our Ideal Candidate Will:
Last updated: 2023-04-04 posted on 2023-04-03
PhD position in Computer Security
Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Spain
Last updated: 2023-04-03 posted on 2023-04-03
PhD or Postdoc in isogeny-based cryptography
IBM Research Zürich
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for a PhD or post-doctoral research position in quantum safe cryptography.
The aim of the project is to make strides towards the real-world usage of cryptographic schemes based on the difficulty of computing isogenies between elliptic curves or higher-dimensional Abelian varieties. In the past decade, through ups and downs, isogenies have emerged as an important foundation for cryptography, both pre- and post-quantum. Schemes for key exchange, digital signature, and even more advanced primitives are being consider today for real-world deployment, but there are still many gaps to close before the field can be considered mature. The project will shrink those gaps by researching the mathematical and algorithmic aspects of elliptic curves and Abelian varieties, as well as their secure and efficient implementation.
The successful candidate will be employed by the SNSF-funded project "CryptonIs: Advanced Cryptography Based on Isogenies", and will join the very dynamic Foundations of Cryptography group at IBM Research in Zurich, under the mentorship of Dr. Luca De Feo. The starting date can be any time between April 2023 and March 2024.
Last updated: 2023-04-03 posted on 2023-03-31
Post-doc, Research Assistant/Associate, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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.
Ni Liang, email: liangni@sjtu.edu
Last updated: 2023-03-29 posted on 2023-03-29
Multiple academic teaching positions (Lecturer/ Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor/ Professor)
Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Malaysia
Xiamen University Malaysia is now seeking highly motivated, committed and qualified individuals for academic teaching positions in computer science and cyber security. Applicants must possess a PhD degree in a related discipline. The ideal candidate is expected to be able to support general computing subjects, as well as cyber security specialization subjects.
Applicants with specific teaching and/or research interests in FOUR OR MORE of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Calculus
- Linear Algebra
- Discrete Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics
- Design & Analysis of Algorithms
- Computer Composition
- Operating Systems
- Object-Oriented Programming-C++
- Object-Oriented Programming-Java
- ARM Assembly Language
- Computer Networks and Communication
- Compiler Principles
- Cyber Security
- Modern Cryptography
- Digital Forensics and Investigation
- Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
- Advanced Network Attack and Defence Technology
- Malware Analysis
- Cryptanalysis
- Big Data Analytics
- Biometrics
- Blockchain Technology
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are invited to submit a digital application packet to: iftekhar.salam@xmu.edu.my
The subject line of your email must include: your name, relevant academic discipline, and the specific position for which you are applying for. All application packets must include the following attachments:
- Your current CV with publication (*Asterisk to indicate corresponding author, include Indexing & Quartile);
- Cover letter;
- List of courses from the above that you are able to support;
- Evidence of academic qualifications;
- 3-5 Full-Text publications (if applicable);
- Teaching evaluation (if applicable);
Last updated: 2023-03-29 posted on 2023-03-27
Fully funded Ph.D. in Quantum Cryptography
Université de Montréal, Canada
- New cryptographic protocols based on uniquely quantum phenomena
- Security of classical cryptography against quantum adversaries
- Cryptography based on the hardness of keeping qubits in quantum superposition
- Quantum zero-knowledge proof systems
- Quantum multiparty secure computation
- Quantum money
Requirements The ideal applicant will have a strong background in theoretical computer science and mathematics, knowledge of cryptography and/or quantum information, and strong written and oral communication skills.
Information on the Ph.D. program can be found here: https://diro.umontreal.ca/english/programs/graduate-programs/phd-in-computer-science/
Last updated: 2023-03-23 posted on 2023-03-22
Cryptography Application Engineer / Cryptography Researcher - Mandarin required
IPFS Force; Shanghai, China (remote friendly)
Last updated: 2023-03-23 posted on 2023-03-21
Research Cryptographer
Nillion
If you enjoy solving challenging problems, having an impact on a fast-paced remotely managed team and like being surrounded by inspiring coworkers, then keep reading!
We bring to life fast, permissionless, decentralized computation. The Nillion team are looking for talented cryptographers to help build a new paradigm in decentralized computing with the aim of redefining network computation on private data.
As a Cryptographer at Nillion you will learn, design, and implement cryptographic protocols within the larger framework of distributed and decentralized systems. You will be responsible for turning groundbreaking research into commercially viable and reliable products by analyzing, proposing, and validating innovative software solutions within a decentralized computing environment.
Last updated: 2023-03-18 posted on 2023-03-17
Post-Doc in Post-Quantum Cryptography
University of Wollongong, Australia
Last updated: 2023-03-18 posted on 2023-03-16
3 year Post-Doc - Post-quantum cryptography
Cryptology Group, CWI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Requirements: Candidates are required to hold a PhD in mathematics or computer science, with a specialization in cryptology, and they are expected to have a good knowledge of post-quantum cryptography and/or of quantum information science in general. Candidates must have a strong track record (ideally with publications at IACR conferences) and good academic writing and presentation skills. An additional plus is an interest in practical aspects of the migration to post-quantum secure schemes.
Application: Applications should include a detailed CV, a motivation letter, and at least three references, and they should be sent to the below email address. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Last updated: 2023-03-18 posted on 2023-03-14
Research Scientists in Post-Quantum Cryptography
Temasek Laboratories, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Description. Candidates will work in the area of post-quantum cryptography. Candidates will conduct research on design and analysis of post-quantum cryptography. The work may require to carry out some simulations.
Requirements. Candidates are required to have a PhD degree in Mathematics or Computer Science. Experience in one or more of these relevant background areas is an advantage: cryptography, algebra, algebraic number theory or coding theory. Programming skills in Magma software or SAGEMATH software are 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, tsltch@nus.edu.sg. The application deadline is 15 May 2023. We encourage early applications and review of applications will begin immediately. Only shortlisted applications will be notified.
Last updated: 2023-03-18 posted on 2023-03-14
Senior Cryptography engineer
Input Output Global - remote work opportunity
As a Senior Cryptography Engineer in Applied Cryptography at IOG you must be an engineer, an architect, an applied cryptographer and leader - it’s a multifaceted role. You have the exciting challenge of working with bleeding-edge research and technology, always with a focus on the market's needs. You will be a leader to an exceptional team. Working on everything from Post-Quantum prototypes to hand-optimisation of existing primitives to completely new products.
Your mission
- Champion of the applied cryptography team
- Captain end to end development and delivery of new products
- Spearhead prototyping of cryptographic products
- Translate research into rigorous engineering specifications & implementations
- Meticulously review cryptographic protocols and proposed primitives
- Expert knowledge of ZK protocols, including PlonK and IPA commitment scheme
- Expert knowledge of elliptic curve cryptography
- Familiarity with blockchain cryptography and constructions
- Practical experience with implementation of cryptographic primitives
- Expert in terms of secure design (constant time, operational security, management of key material)
- Document code and APIs concisely and unambiguously
- Pragmatically adhere to software engineering principles (modularity, incremental development, no premature optimization, no feature creep, no speculative generality, ...)
- Security sensibility related to cryptographic implementation
- Good theoretical cryptography and mathematical knowledge
- Ability to read cryptographic papers, explain them, and manage delivery of their implementation
Your expertise
Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or Applied Mathematics is desirable but not essential
A minimum of 4-5 years development experience (professional or otherwise) in Rust
Experience working with Git and version control
Expert knowledge of applied cryptographic engineering & best practices
Last updated: 2023-03-05 posted on 2023-03-03
Cryptography (Zero-knowledge Proofs) Engineer
Input Output Global - remote work opportunity
As Cryptographic Engineer at IO Global, you will have the exciting challenge of working on cutting-edge research and technology focusing on the market’s needs. You will be working on Midnight, specifically on the zero-knowledge proofs that power Midnight.
The Cryptography Engineering team is growing with the goal of bringing recent academic papers into production. In this team, you will work closely with researchers and engineers, being the bridge between both teams. As Cryptography Engineer you are responsible for writing high-quality code. To support you, our products have software architects, product managers, delivery managers, formal methods specialists, and QA test engineers, with whom you must communicate professionally, effectively, and efficiently.
Your mission
- Working with teams across time zones
- Working independently on software development tasks
- Being proactive and requiring minimal supervision or mentoring to complete tasks
- Reviewing specifications produced by architects and formal methods specialists
- Contributing to the design of algorithms
- Troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading software
- Writing documentation for the code
- Writing technical user manuals
- Understanding complex cryptographic concepts from academic papers
- Bridging ideas from academic papers to production-ready systems
Requirements
Your expertise
- Excellent Mathematical and Analytical skills.
- Experience with Rust. Not necessarily in industry.
- Knowledge of basic cryptographic concepts (Hash Functions,
- Signature Schemes or Elliptic Curves).
- Degree in computer science or mathematics is desirable, but not essential.
- Experience with systems programming (Rust)
- Skilled in software development methods such as agile programming and test-driven development
- Experience in developing cryptography protocols would be a bonus, as would blockchain experience.
Location IOG is a distributed organization and therefore this is a remote position.
Last updated: 2023-03-05 posted on 2023-03-03
Full-time PhD students/Post-doc in cryptography
Télécom Paris, Paris, France
Last updated: 2023-03-05 posted on 2023-03-03
Ph.D. Student - Side-Channel Attacks and Countermeasures
CryptoExperts, Paris, France
The community is divided on how to assess the security of cryptographic implementations. From practitioners’ perspective, they need to be confronted with concrete side-channel attacks directly on embedded devices. Conversely, theorists consider that such an empirical approach is not portable and does not yield concrete security levels (e.g., not all attacks can be tested). Therefore, they instead investigate security proofs based on abstract leakage models, although the latter are often too far removed from reality to yield practical security.
The combination of both worlds with a toolbox to generate and verify cryptographic implementations with practical security is the topic of an ERC starting project that is hosted by CryptoExperts. As a member of this project, the candidate will work on the design of new compilers to turn any high-level algorithm into an efficient implementation proven secure for identified concrete devices.
Starting date: around September 2023 (flexible)
Duration: 3 years
Last updated: 2023-02-21 posted on 2023-02-20
Cryptographic Engineer
KETS Quantum Security
Last updated: 2023-02-21 posted on 2023-02-16
Post-Doc on Lattice-based Crypto
Inria and ENS, Paris, France
Last updated: 2023-02-06 posted on 2023-02-04
Research Fellow (Post-Doc) and PhD students (cryptanalysis, design, FHE, machine learning)
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
The Symmetric Key and Lightweight Cryptography Lab (SyLLab) at NTU Singapore is looking for candidates for 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.
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.
Last updated: 2023-02-13 posted on 2023-01-31
Fully-funded PhD scholarship
University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Last updated: 2023-01-26 posted on 2023-01-26
PhD Position in Applied Cryptography - The WebN Scholarship in Information Security
University College London
The position provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop cryptographic tools to improve the privacy, scalability, and security of next-generation decentralized systems. Candidates with research interests in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: blockchains and cryptocurrencies, threshold cryptography, multiparty computation, zero-knowledge proofs, consensus, distributed systems, cryptoeconomics. Successful applicants will work in an exciting international environment, conduct cutting-edge research in the above-mentioned fields, and publish and present their results at top venues for research in blockchains, cryptography, and IT security.
For further information, including application details, please see the full job advertisement at: https://www.notion.so/philipp-jovanovic/Fully-funded-PhD-Position-in-Applied-Cryptography-The-WebN-Scholarship-in-Information-Security-536378d8a85c4306b9a6c2b0cdf1eb1b
Last updated: 2023-01-27 posted on 2023-01-23
Applied Cryptographer (Full time, Remote)
Quantstamp
Technical Skills
- Our ideal candidate knows at least one zk-SNARK/zk-STARK proof system, or has a strong enough technical background to understand one (and this should have some direct connection to cryptography).
- Ability to code and develop software. You should have experience with at least one major language, like Python, Java, or C; the exact language is not too important.
- You should be familiar with versioning software (specifically, GitHub), testing, and a familiarity with algorithms and data structures.
- Ability to read and interpret academic papers
- Ability to communicate ideas
- Compensation package and perks on par with Big Tech
- Remote-first company (work from anywhere in the world)
- Quarterly retreats in exotic locations
Check us out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxqAlOJ7V3o
Last updated: 2023-01-13 posted on 2023-01-13
Ph.D. student and Post-Doc
CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security
- Trustworthy machine learning
- Online misinformation
Requirements:
- A bachelor/master degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or Mathematics
- Excellent English (knowledge of German is not required)
- Excellent programming skills
- Good knowledge about machine learning/data mining
- Full-time working contract (12-month E13-level salary, ~2,500 euros per month)
- Excellent research environment
- Strong supervision
- World-class collaborations
Last updated: 2023-01-13 posted on 2023-01-11
Assistant Professor- Cyber Security
Northern Arizona University, School of Informatics Computing and Cyber Systems; Flagstaff, AZ
Last updated: 2023-01-13 posted on 2023-01-10
Postdoc
Eindhoven University of Technology
The research will focus on
* quantum cryptography beyond QKD, e.g. key recycling, unclonable encryption, unclonable credentials, quantum PUFs and similar schemes.
* theory related to the Quantum Communication testbed under development in Eindhoven.
The research takes place in the EIPSI institute, which is a collaboration between the Security group and the Coding and Cryptology group.
This position is part of a large, long term, well-funded national program on quantum technologies (Quantum Delta NL). One of the three development lines (Catalyst-2, or CAT2) is fully dedicated to Quantum Key Distribution, Communication and Quantum internet.
Last updated: 2023-01-07 posted on 2023-01-06
Postdoc / PhD
Bar-Ilan University, Israel
The positions involve performing theoretical and practical research in cryptography and secure computation.
This project is in collaboration with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and participants will be offered several all-expenses-paid visits to TII.
The postdoctoral position is offered for 1 year and can be extended by an additional year contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.
The PhD position spans an entire course of a PhD degree, with an expected duration of 4 years.
Applicants should have a general background in secure computation and cryptography. Candidates are expected to be highly motivated and mathematically capable.
Applications should include (1) a CV including a list of publications, (2) a short research statement, (3) names and contact information of 2-3 potential references.
Last updated: 2023-01-07 posted on 2023-01-02
Postdoc
Florida Atlantic University
- post-quantum cryptography
- lattice-based cryptography
- code-based cryptography
- cryptanalysis
- elliptic curves and isogenies
- zero-knowledge proofs
- ...
http://www.math.fau.edu/mathdepartment/crypto.php
Last updated: 2023-01-02 posted on 2022-12-31
Research Associate (Postdoc) in Cryptography for Finance and Privacy (CryptoFin project)
University of Luxembourg
Last updated: 2023-01-02 posted on 2022-12-30
Postdoctoral Assoicate
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Last updated: 2022-12-06 posted on 2022-12-05
Senior Cryptographer
Aztec
https://aztec.network/
We’re creating a general-purpose private smart contract layer for Ethereum, affectionately dubbed ‘Aztec 3’.
We utilise bleeding-edge cryptography in our tech stack to realise private transactions on a public blockchain network, particularly in the realm of zero-knowledge cryptography.
As a result we possess a world-class R&D team that has co-authored the Plonk and Plookup ZK-SNARK protocols. Plonk in particular is rapidly becoming an industry standard ZK-SNARK technology.
We are looking for experienced cryptographers to expand our R&D team and allow us to further enhance the state-of-the-art when it comes to generating proofs of private computation.
- Role focus:
- * Research techniques to improve both the constant and asymptotic performance of our cryptographic protocols
- * Perform literature reviews to identify new developments that could improve the Prover/Verifier efficiency of our cryptographic protocols (or replace them entirely)
- * Develop security proofs for our ZK-SNARK circuit architectures
- * Liaise with our applied cryptographers to assist them with implementing our cryptographic protocols in software
- Required experience:
- * PhD-level qualification in cryptography or a related field
- * 4+ combined years of experience in post-PhD cryptographic research in academia and/or industry
- What we offer:
- * A highly competitive compensation package (including equity)
- * Flexible and remote work environment
- * 25 days holiday + bank holidays annually
- * An opportunity to work at the cutting edge of blockchain and FinTech with a world class cryptography and engineering team
Last updated: 2023-03-06 posted on 2022-12-02