International Association
for Cryptologic Research

We are looking for a bright researcher with strong interest and suitable experience in any of the following research areas:

• Secure computation: SMPC / FHE techniques and their use in protocol design, e.g. PSI
• PQC techniques for any of the aforementioned areas

The successful candidate will be expected to lead on research activities in our upcoming research project on secure multi-party computation, funded by a German institution. They will work closely with members of the Privacy and Applied Cryptography (PACY) lab, led by Prof. Mark Manulis, and the Quantum-Safe and Advanced Cryptography (QuSAC) lab, led by Prof. Daniel Slamanig. The candidate will benefit from our modern infrastructure and availability of funds to support own research and travel. Also, Munich is amongst best places to live in Germany.

This position is full-time and available for immediate start (~58k to 68k EUR p.a. depending on qualifications and experience) with initial contract for 2 years. Candidates without a doctoral degree but with sufficient research experience, e.g., final-year doctoral students, are also welcome to apply.

Requirements:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) or PhD in Mathematics, Cryptography, or Computer Science with excellent grades
• Solid knowledge and demonstrable experience in any of the aforementioned research areas
• Post-doc candidates must have a strong track record (ideally with papers at IACR conferences and/or the top 4 security conferences) and good academic writing and presentation skills
• Experience with cryptographic implementations (desirable)
• Proficiency in English (essential) and German (desirable)
• A valid working permit for the EU

Applications (cover letter, CV, transcripts, contacts for references) can be emailed to Prof. Mark Manulis. Applications will be processed continuously until the position is filled.