International Association
for Cryptologic Research

About the Project
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our DFG-funded project on privacy-preserving rare disease analysis. This interdisciplinary research initiative focuses on developing secure and efficient methods for variant filtering, prioritization, and rare-variant association studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on secure algorithms and protocols for privacy-preserving analysis of genomic and clinical data.
• Develop and integrate methods for variant filtering, prioritization, and rare-variant association studies in a federated environment.
• Implement and evaluate methods as part of an open-source software framework for privacy-preserving rare variant analyses.
• Present findings in peer-reviewed publications and international conferences.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Background or interest in cryptography (e.g., secure multi-party computation), machine learning (e.g., federated learning, data privacy), or bioinformatics (e.g., variant analysis).
• Solid programming skills in at least one language commonly used in research (Python, C/C++, Java, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

How to Apply
Please email a single PDF to [Contact Email Address] with:

1. Cover Letter (your motivation and relevant experience)
2. CV (academic background, technical skills, publications)
3. Transcript(s) (BSc, MSc or equivalent)
4. References(contact details)

Application Deadline: [30.04.2025]