International Association
for Cryptologic Research

Offer Description

Centre for Hardware Security at the Department of Computer Systems in Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) invites MSc holders in Computer Science or relevant fields to apply for a PhD position in secure hardware-efficient realization of lightweight cryptography algorithms.

Project Description

Lightweight cryptography plays an important role to ensure integrity, confidentiality, and security of sensitive information on devices with limited resources, such as internet of things (IoT) and wireless sensor networks. In our project, we aim to (i) explore hardware-efficient realizations of lightweight cryptography algorithms taking into account performance, power, and area (PPA) requirements; (ii) secure these implementations against well-known attacks, such as side-channel analysis and fault injection, considering the PPA overhead; and (iii) demonstrate promising designs in an application-specific integrated circuit and embed them in a real-world IoT environment.

Requirements

Education

MSc degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Essential Knowledge and Experience

Knowledge of hardware description languages Verilog/VHDL

Knowledge of hardware design techniques targeting high performance and low power dissipation

Experience in digital system design at RTL using Verilog/VHDL on FPGA/ASIC

Knowledge of cryptography algorithms including block ciphers and hash functions

Knowledge of hardware security including side-channel analysis and fault injection attacks

Additional Knowledge and Experience

Experience in programming with C/C++

Experience in the design of cryptography algorithms in hardware

Experience in scripting languages, such as Perl, Tcl, and bash

How to Apply

Please submit your CV with a cover letter including your interest in this position to Dr. Levent Aksoy by e-mail (levent.aksoy@taltech.ee).