International Association
for Cryptologic Research

We have an opening of multiple PhD and Post-Doc researchers at the Research Institute CODE in Munich, Germany. All positions are available for start from March/April 2025 and are fully funded at federal salary levels TV-ÖD E13/14. The researcher will work closely with Michael Hutter who will start a professorship in Embedded Systems Security. The candidate will have the opportunity to travel and tackle cutting-edge challenges currently facing the industry (e.g., PQShield). Candidates will also gain experience with supporting teaching activities.

We are seeking talented researchers with a strong interest and relevant experience in any of the following research areas:

• Applied cryptography with a focus on hardware and embedded systems security
• Physical attacks, side-channel leakage detection, fault analysis, hardware tampering, machine learning/deep learning/AI-driven techniques for SCA
• Secure and efficient implementations of cryptography, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), privacy-preserving computing (MPC, FHE)
• ASIC/FPGA design security

Requirements:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Information Security, etc.
• PostDoc candidates must have a strong track record
• High motivation for research work and ability to work independently
• Eager to disseminate research results through publications and presentations at top-tie conferences.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (German desirable but not required)

How to apply?
Send an email to Michael Hutter with subject "Application CODE" including your motivation letter, CV, transcripts of grades, and references.