International Association
for Cryptologic Research

The Security and Cryptography Group at Microsoft Research, led by Brian LaMacchia, is looking for research interns.

The researchers and engineers in the MSR Security and Cryptography team pursue both theoretical and applied research in our field that will have impact for Microsoft, Microsoft’s customers, and the industry at large. Our current projects include the design and development of quantum-resistant public-key cryptographic algorithms and protocols, high-performance post-quantum cryptographic libraries, quantum cryptanalysis, and end-to-end verifiable election technology.

We are interested in applicants with expertise in one or more of the following: isogeny-based cryptography, lattice-based cryptography, classical and quantum cryptanalysis, and the design of key exchange and digital signature primitives with post-quantum security.

Closing date for applications: 30 June 2019

Contact: Dr. Brian LaMacchia, CryptoIntern (at) microsoft.com

More information: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/job/573172/Research-Intern-MSR-Security-and-Cryptography

The CISPA-Stanford Center for Cybersecurity was established as a joint program by the Helmholtz Center for Information Security (CISPA) and Stanford University in 2016 and is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

The Elite Research Career Program intends to offer the very best postdoctoral cybersecurity researchers a unique career path at two of the leading cybersecurity institutes in the world. The program consists of three consecutive phases:

- a preparatory 1-2 year postdoctoral phase (Phase P) at CISPA, followed by

- a 2-year appointment at Stanford University (Phase I) as a visiting assistant professor, followed by

- a 3-year position at CISPA as an independent research group leader (Phase II).

Applicants to the program must have completed a distinguished PhD and demonstrated their potential to become future leaders in their field of research. After their return from Stanford candidates are invited to apply for CISPA Tenure Track Faculty Positions and will be considered for fast track.

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2019

Contact: Dr. Sandra Strohbach, Mail: application (at) cispa-stanford.org

More information: https://www.cispa-stanford.org/application.html

Positions are available for talented and passionate software engineers in the Decentralized and Distributed Systems (DEDIS) lab at EPFL led by Prof. Bryan Ford in Lausanne, Switzerland. The DEDIS lab focuses on building secure, scalable, and privacy-preserving decentralized systems, including next-generation blockchain or distributed ledger technology.

The ideal candidate is ready to scale their code from proof-of-concept to production, likes to build real software for real people to use, and believes their code can change the world for the better. A deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, and applied cryptography is a major bonus.

Closing date for applications: 28 February 2019

Contact: Jeff R. Allen

More information: https://stackoverflow.com/jobs/232489/security-privacy-software-engineer-dedis-lab-at-epfl

We are looking for PhD interns with interest on blockchain and PKC. The attachment will be at least 3 months. Allowance will be provided for local expenses.

Interested candidates please send your CV with a research statement to Prof. Jianying Zhou . Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2019

Contact: Prof. Jianying Zhou

More information: http://jianying.space/

PhD and Postdoc positions are available in the new research group in Applied Cryptography being set up by Kenny Paterson in the Department of Computer Science at ETH Zurich, Switzerland.

Candidates for PhD positions should already have, or be near to completing, a Masters in Computer Science and/or Mathematics. They should have a demonstrable interest in Applied Cryptography.

Candidates for Postdoc positions should additionally be able to demonstrate creativity, independence and excellence in Applied Cryptography research. Applications from people with interests in all areas of the field are welcome.

Positions are available from Spring 2019. The selection process will run until suitable candidates have been found.

Initial enquiries should be sent by email, with subject line *Application for Postdoc* or *Application for PhD*, and addressed directly to Prof. Kenny Paterson.

Closing date for applications: 1 December 2019

Contact: Kenny Paterson - kenny.paterson (at) inf.ethz.ch

More information: https://www.inf.ethz.ch/

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Hong Kong is looking for Postdoc Research Fellow/Research Assistants. He/she should possess experience or interest in at least some of the following research areas:

• Public Key Cryptography

• Privacy-enhancing technologies

• Blockchain security and privacy

• Applied cryptography, especially in the area of Fintech

Job requirements:

• Strong publication record in cryptography and cyber security area

• Good communication skills, self-motivated and good team players

• Some experience in programming is a plus

The funding is available for one year with a flexible starting date, a very competitive salary and a possibility of extension upon successful performance. Doing research in Hong Kong, an international financial center, allows you to have more collaboration opportunities with the industry and to apply your knowledge in the real world.

To apply for the above position, please send a copy of your recent CV to “thyuen at cs dot hku dot hk” with an email subject “Application for PDF/RA”.

Closing date for applications: 30 June 2019

Contact: Name: John Yuen

Email: thyuen at cs dot hku dot hk

The Coding Theory and Cryptology (CC) group of the Discrete Mathematics (DM) section of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (M&CS) at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) intends to fill a full-time position for a (tenure-track) assistant professor in Coding Theory.

Closing date for applications: 14 March 2019

Contact: Tanja Lange, TU/e, t.lange (at) tue.nl

More information: https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/tt-assistant-professor-coding-theory-449061.html

The symmetric crypto group at the Ruhr University Bochum is looking for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers in the area of symmetric crypto.

The group is part of the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security. It is regarded as one of the top research institutions, has Europe\'s largest IT security training programs, maintains extensive networks with the scientific communication and industry, and has produced numerous successful cyber security start-ups. This outstanding environment offers excellent working conditions in an extremely topical and exciting field.

The symmetric crypto group is looking for excellent M.Sc. graduates with outstanding grades and degrees in computer science, mathematics, or related disciplines.

In addition, we are looking for outstanding postdoctoral candidates with a strong track record in symmetric cryptography.

We offer three-year positions for M.Sc. graduates. Postdoctoral positions are limited to two years. The salary will be according to the remuneration group E 13 TV-L (full-time).

Are you interested?

Please send your complete application documents in one single pdf file (max. 10 MB) by January 31, 2019 to: gregor.leander (at) rub.de

Required documents are:

- Letter of motivation

- Curriculum vitae,

- Master\'s certificate,

- Doctoral certificate, if applicable.

At Ruhr University Bochum, we seek to promote the careers of women particularly in those areas in which they are underrepresented, and we are therefore particularly pleased to receive applications from female candidates. Applications by suitable candidates with severe disabilities and other applicants with equal legal status are likewise most welcome.

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2019

We are looking for outstanding Post doctoral researchers working on topics related to cryptography and IT Security.

Current topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

- Blockchains and cryptocurrencies

- Secure cryptographic implementations

- Leakage/tamper resilient cryptography

- Distributed cryptography

The application must include a curriculum vitae, a short research statement, and names of 2 contacts that can provide reference about the applicant and her/his work. The candidate shall be able to show solid expertise in cryptography/IT Security illustrated in form of publications at major crypto/security venues such as CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, ASIACRYPT, TCC, PKC, CHES, FC, ACM CCS, IEEE S&P, USENIX Security, NDSS etc.

The position can be partially funded by the Ethereum Foundation and hence offers an internationally competitive salary including social benefits, and the opportunity for close collaboration with one of the leading cryptocurrencies.

TU Darmstadt offers excellent working environment in the heart of the Rhein-Main area, and has a strong institute for research on IT security with more than 300 researchers working on all aspects of cybersecurity.

Review of applications starts immediately until the position is filled.

Contact: Prof. Sebastian Faust, Contact: sebastian.faust(at)cs(dot)tu-darmstadt(dot)de

Closing date for applications: 20 March 2019

The Security & Privacy group at TU Wien and the blockchain R&D lab CoBloX are currently looking for outstanding Ph.D. candidates, with a particular focus on:

• security and privacy

• cryptography

• distributed systems

Outstanding candidates in other disciplines are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will conduct research in the area of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. Research topics may cover (but are not limited to):

• formal cryptographic models for security and privacy in blockchain

• cryptographic protocols for blockchain applications

• implementation and evaluation of off-chain protocols in the COMIT network

The employment is a full-time position (40 hrs/week) and the salary is internationally competitive. The working language will be English, knowledge of German is not required.

Interested candidates should send

• a motivation letter

• a transcript of records

• a curriculum vitae

• a publication list

• contact information for two referees

to pedro.sanchez (at) tuwien.ac.at.

TU Wien offers an outstanding research environment and numerous professional development opportunities. The Faculty of Informatics is the largest one in Austria and is consistently ranked among the best in Europe. Vienna features a vibrant and excellence-driven research landscape, with a special focus on blockchain technologies. Finally, Vienna has been consistently ranked by Mercer over the last years the best city for quality of life worldwide.

CoBloX is a research and development (R&D) lab with a goal to make cryptocurrencies instantly spendable anytime anywhere. The mission of CoBloX is to connect anyone and anything to decentralized services in order to build the very fabric of the decentralized future. CoBloX is the creator of the COMIT network which is a completely open source and free to use the network. It is powered by unique cryptographic protocols which allow seamless and trustless cross-blockchain transactions.

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2019

Contact: Pedro Moreno-Sanchez

More information: https://secpriv.tuwien.ac.at/thesis_and_job_opportunities

Subspace Labs is building the future of decentralized cloud-based services. The subspace protocol and ecosystem enables developers to easily build web and mobile apps that give end users full ownership and control over their data. We are venture backed and have received a National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant to fund this position. We are seeking a Cryptographer who has familiarity with the blockchain space and existing decentralized protocols to help us develop and implement a new set of cryptographic primitives while ensuring the protocol is secure across a public network of untrusted nodes.

Requirements

• An MS or Ph.D. in cryptography or computer security

• Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: C,Python, Rust or Javascript. Proficiency in NodeJS and Typescript is a plus.

• Previous work and contribution to open-source projects, especially those dealing with blockchains or decentralized protocols.

• Experience with Proof-of-Space, Proof-of-Storage and Proof-of-Time cryptographic primitives

• Experience with the OpenPGP protocol, specifically OpenPGP-JS

• Experience with a canonical signature scheme such as BLS

• Local to the San Francisco Bay Area or willing to relocate

• Must be based in the United States for grant compliance purposes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a hybrid proof-of-space that allows for both blockchain consensus and validation of storage pledges

• Select and implement a lightweight proof-of-replication, possibly based on Verifiable Delay Functions (VDFs)

• Take over primary responsibility for the Subspace Credit Leger, a modular component of the Subspace Protocol that is an early implementation of a Proof of Space-Time blockchain

• Optimize the existing usage of OpenPGP JS, explore replacement with another cryptosystem, and implement a canonical signature scheme for immutable records.

• Conduct a full security analysis of the protocol before developing and implementing necessary countermeasures

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2019

Contact: Jeremiah Wagstaff

Cofounder & CEO

jeremiah (at) subspace.network

More information: https://www.subspace.network

Nazarbayev University is seeking highly-qualified faculty at all ranks to join its rapidly growing Mathematics Department in the School of Science and Technology. All areas of mathematics will be considered but preference will be given to applied mathematics and statistics (broadly interpreted).

Successful candidates should hold a PhD in mathematics, statistics or in a related field and have excellent English-language communication skills and experience with Western higher education. Applicants for associate and full professor positions should have considerable experience in supervising students at the graduate level, possess strong teaching skills and experience, and a demonstrated rank-appropriate research accomplishment and service. Applicants for assistant professor level should demonstrate a potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Position responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate and graduate level of courses (2-2 teaching load), supervision of graduate students, curricular and program development, ongoing engagement in professional and research activities, general program guidance and leadership, and other activities related to the intellectual and cultural environment of the university.

Nazarbayev University offers an attractive benefits package, including:

• competitive compensation
• free housing based on family size and rank
• relocation allowance
• no-cost medical insurance, with global coverage
• educational allowance for children
• air tickets to home country, twice per year

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2019

Contact: Applicants should send a detailed CV, teaching and research statements, and list of publications to sst.cv (at) nu.edu.kz. Review of applications will begin immediately but full consideration will be given to applications submitted no later than February 28th, 2019. Successful appointments are expected to begin on August 1st, 2019.

More information: http://sst.nu.edu.kz

Excellent Chinese students wishing to do a PhD degree in cyber security are invited to apply for PhD positions in the University of York, UK. PhD projects may be in the following broad areas of cyber security:

• applied cryptography, especially the design and implementation of cryptographic schemes and protocols with the aim of preserving user privacy and increasing user security, and
• usable security and privacy, i.e. security and privacy enhancing technologies that are designed to be usable by humans.

The exact project title and brief is to be discussed and finalised with the supervisor.

The scholarship is for Chinese students only and includes both a fee waiver and a living stipend. More information about the scholarship is available at: www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/funding/china-scholarships

The final application deadline is 15 February 2019.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact the supervisor Dr. Siamak F. Shahandashti in the first instance and as soon as possible by email at siamak.shahandashti (at) york.ac.uk and provide their CV, latest academic transcript, and one indicative piece of their research work (e.g. paper, thesis, report) for an initial assessment and discussion of PhD topic. Agreement on the PhD topic and proposal will be required for the final application.

Further information about the supervisor can be found through his homepage: www.cs.york.ac.uk/~siamak

York is a prestigious university in the UK and the Department of Computer Science is ranked top 10 in the UK in terms of research quality. More information about the university can be found here: www.york.ac.uk/about

Closing date for applications: 15 February 2019

Contact: Dr. Siamak F. Shahandashti | siamak.shahandashti (at) york.ac.uk | www.cs.york.ac.uk/~siamak

More information: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/funding/china-scholarships

Excellent students wishing to do a PhD degree in cyber security are invited to apply for PhD positions in the University of York, UK. PhD projects may be in the following broad areas of cyber security:

• applied cryptography, especially the design and implementation of cryptographic schemes and protocols with the aim of preserving user privacy and increasing user security, and
• usable security and privacy, i.e. security and privacy enhancing technologies that are designed to be usable by humans.

The exact project title and brief is to be discussed and finalised with the supervisor.

The scholarship is for non-UK/EU students only and includes both a fee waiver and a living stipend. More information about the scholarship is available at: www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/funding/international/ygrs

The final application deadline is 31 January 2019.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact the supervisor Dr. Siamak F. Shahandashti in the first instance and as soon as possible by email at siamak.shahandashti (at) york.ac.uk and provide their CV, latest academic transcript, and one indicative piece of their research work (e.g. paper, thesis, report) for an initial assessment and discussion of PhD topic. Agreement on the PhD topic and proposal will be required for the final application.

Further information about the supervisor can be found through his homepage: www.cs.york.ac.uk/~siamak

York is a prestigious university in the UK and the Department of Computer Science is ranked top 10 in the UK in terms of research quality. More information about the university can be found here: www.york.ac.uk/about

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2019

Contact: Dr. Siamak F. Shahandashti | siamak.shahandashti (at) york.ac.uk | www.cs.york.ac.uk/~siamak

More information: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/funding/international/ygrs

The Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics at University of Warsaw (MIM UW) invites applications for positions of an assistant professor (“adiunkt” in Polish) in Computer Science, starting on 1st October 2019.

MIM UW is one of the strongest computer science faculties in Europe. It is known for talented students (e.g., two wins and 13 times in top ten at the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest) and strong research teams, especially in theoretical aspects of computer science like algorithms, logic and automata, cryptography (e.g., 8 ERC grants in these fields, 4 of them running at the moment). For an overview of research areas represented in the Faculty, see http://www.mimuw.edu.pl/en/dziedziny-badan

Requirements:

- PhD degree in computer science or mathematics

- Strong publication record in international computer science journals or conferences

- Teaching experience

- Mobility record (participation in conferences, research visits, postdoc positions, etc.)

In the current call, the position is offered in two variants:

1. standard \"tenure-track\" position, with teaching load of 210 hrs/year

2. a more \"postdoc-like\" position, for 2 or 4 years, with reduced teaching load (120hrs/year) -- only for candidates at most 5 years after obtaining PhD.

Deadline for applications: 31st January 2019.

More details, including application procedure can be found under the following links:

1. https://www.mimuw.edu.pl/rozne/konkursy-pliki/2019/praca-adiunkt-31-01-2019-en.pdf

2. https://www.mimuw.edu.pl/rozne/konkursy-pliki/2019/praca-adiunkt-s-eilenberg-31-01-2019-en.pdf

For more information about the procedure, requirements, conditions, etc. please contact a vice-director of Institute of Informatics, Lukasz Kowalik (kowalik (at) mimuw.edu.pl).

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2019

Within the scope of the Spanish \"Juan de la Cierva\" postdoctoral programme, the Research group on Cryptology and Information Security (GiCSI) of the Spanish National Research Council is seeking highly motivated professionals in conducting research in the area of blockchain-based protocols, security protocols and cryptographic privacy-enhancing technologies.

There are two types of Juan de la Cierva grants:

1. Juan de la Cierva Training Grants (Juan de la Cierva-Formación) are aimed at candidates that have been awarded their PhD between 01/01/2017 and 31/12/2018. These grants are aimed to complete their postdoctoral research training in Spanish R&D centers other than those in which they carried out their predoctoral training.

2. Juan de la Cierva Incorporation Grants (Juan de la Cierva-Incorporación) are aimed at those who were awarded their PhD between 01/01/2014 and 31/12/2016. These grants are intended to strengthen the grantee’s acquired skills during a first stage of postdoctoral training.

For more information about deadlines and other details, please refer to http://www.ciencia.gob.es/portal/site/MICINN/menuitem.dbc68b34d11ccbd5d52ffeb801432ea0/?vgnextoid=73d917cd13e77610VgnVCM1000001d04140aRCRD.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact us as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2019

Contact: David Arroyo, Tenured Scientist at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

http://www.researcherid.com/rid/A-5167-2010

https://scholar.google.es/citations?user=IORMgpcAAAAJ&hl=es

We have several open positions for PhD/PostDoc at School of Computer Science, Guangzhou University, which is located in Guangzhou, China. Our attractive openings are suitable for PhD candidates and PostDoc researchers who seek to work in the field of information security. The research topics include but not limited to: Security and Privacy in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, cloud computing security, big data security, IoT security, and public-key cryptography.

PostDoc researchers will be offered competitive salary package plus other benefits, which is around 50,000 USD per year (salary and bonus before tax) and 30,000 USD research funding.

PhD candidates will be provided full research scholarship, allowances, free single dorm room, and round-trip tickets (Once a year).

Interested candidates please send your CV, reference letters, and copies of certificates to Prof. Jin Li. PostDocs please add your publication list.

More information about Prof. Jin Li:

http://www.scholat.com/jinli71

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7GDV2vUAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Closing date for applications: 30 July 2019

Closing date for applications: 30 July 2019

Contact: Prof. Jin Li:

E-mail: jinli71 (at) gmail.com

Integrated in Gemalto Zero Footprint Security (ZFS) Team, he/she will study and develop software protection techniques related to White Box Cryptography in the Mobile ecosystem Android and iOS.

A week in the life of a Cryptography Software Engineer:

•Create and develop new IP in the domain

•Respect milestones

•Ensure good quality of delivered software

•Keep knowledge of state of the art in the domain

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

•Bachelor/Masters in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent technical domain

•Experience in cryptography in particular White Box Cryptography

•Design, develop and test using C/C++ for execution on Linux, Mac OSX and Windows

•Document research, specifications and design results clearly, with an emphasis on explaining why decisions were made

•Flair for Mathematics topics

•Good to have experience in Android and/or iOS security

•Good to have experience in side channel attacks

•Not afraid by technical challenge

•Be driven and self-motivated

•Communicate clearly and respectfully with local and remote team members

•Collaborate with the team to meet and exceed the team goals

•Display attention to detail

•Find novel solutions to identified needs

•Focus on customer needs

•Learn rapidly advancing technologies

•Embrace changing needs and priorities

•Travelling might be required

Closing date for applications: 1 March 2019

Contact: For interested applicants, please submit your resume to se-asia.recruit (at) gemalto.com with the following information:

Subject/Email Title: IACR: [applicable position title]: [your name]

More information: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1017741340/

We are looking for a bright post-doctoral researcher focusing in theoretical cryptography and more precisely verifiable delegation of computation to work on a collaborative project on cloud-assisted computing.

The position is fully funded for 2 years. The post-doc will be hired at the department of Computer Science and Engineering at Chalmers and will be working under the supervision of Prof. Katerina Mitrokotsa. The preferred starting date is in April 2019.

To Apply use the online form at: https://goo.gl/HqgGqM

Closing date for applications: 26 January 2019

Contact: Katerina Mitrokotsa, Associate Professor, Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Gothenburg, Sweden, aikmitr (at) chalmer.se

More information: http://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=6985

Open Position for Research Fellow in National University of Singapore

“NUS-Singtel Cyber Security R&D Lab” (http://nus-singtel.nus.edu.sg/) is a 5 years joint project with about SGD 43 mil (approximately USD 31 mil) of funds contributed by Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel), National University of Singapore (NUS), and National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore. The R&D Lab will conduct research in four broad areas of cyber security having strategic relevance to Singtel’s business: (1) Predictive Security Analytics; (2) Network, Data and Cloud Security; (3) Internet-of-Things and Industrial Control Systems; (4) Future-Ready Cyber Security Systems.

NUS-SingTel Lab currently has one research fellow position with competitive pay. It is available to (fresh) PhD graduates in computer science/engineering from Singapore or overseas.

The Research Fellow will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab members on a new 3-year research project which just started in June 2018. He/she should possess experience or interest in at least some of the following research areas:

• Key management, Authentication, Authorization and Access control

• Trusted computing (e.g. TPM, Intel SGX)

• Post-quantum cryptography

Job requirements:

• A PhD degree in a relevant area (Computer Science/Engineer, mathematics, etc);

• Good publication record in cyber security and crypto area

• Publication in Rank 1 Cyber Security or Crypto Conference, or AsiaCrypt, ESORICS, ACSAC, TCC, Euro S&P, etc;

• Good communication skills, self-motivated and good team players;

• Some experience in programming is a plus;

• Willing to perform practical research which may eventually lead to products

To apply for the above position, please send a copy of your recent CV to \"comxj at nus.edu.sg\" with an email subject “Application for RF”.

Closing date for applications: 1 June 2019

Contact: Dr Xu,

comxj at nus.edu.sg

More information: https://www.nus-singtel.nus.edu.sg/