International Association
for Cryptologic Research

The Cryptography and Privacy Research Group at Microsoft Research seeks researchers working on cutting-edge cryptography techniques and their applications, specifically in the areas of Homomorphic Encryption, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Compilers, Verifiable Computation, Oblivious RAM, Zero-knowledge Proofs, Private Set Intersection, Privacy for Machine Learning and AI, Adversarial Machine Learning, Blockchain-based applications, Privacy-preserving systems, Applied Secure Multi Party Computation, Differential Privacy, and other areas of applied cryptography.

Qualifications Required: A Ph.D. degree in mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering or other related fields. Preferred: Demonstrated ability to develop original research agendas. Must be able to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product development teams. Excellent interpersonal skills, cross-group, and cross-cultural collaboration. As part of your application please upload: A current CV; An academic research statement (approximately 2-4 pages) that outlines both your research achievements and agenda, and your service and outreach activities and plans; 3 letters of recommendation. This role is not to exceed 2 years.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country wh

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Please apply online through https://careers.microsoft.com/students/us/en/job/732256/Post-Doc-Researcher-Cryptography-Privacy

The Network and Information Security Group is currently looking for up to 2 motivated and talented researchers (Postdoctoral Researchers) to contribute to research projects related to applied cryptography, security and privacy. The successful candidates will be working on the following topics (but not limited to):

• Searchable Encryption and data structures enabling efficient search operations on encrypted data;
• Restricting the type of access given when granting access to search over one's data;
• Processing of encrypted data in outsourced and untrusted environments;
• Applying encrypted search techniques to SGX environments;
• Revocable Attribute-Based Encryption schemes and their application to cloud services;
• Functional Encryption;
• Privacy-Preserving Analytics;
• IoT Security.

Programming skills is a must.

The positions are strongly research-focused. Activities include conducting both theoretical and applied research, design of secure and/or privacy-preserving protocols, software development and validation, reading and writing scientific articles, presentation of the research results at seminars and conferences in Finland and abroad, acquiring (or assisting in acquiring) further funding.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Antonis Michalas antonios.michalas (at) tuni.fi

Applications are invited for a full time permanent post of Lecturer in the Information Security Group (ISG) at Royal Holloway, University of London. This post carries the responsibility to conduct research and to contribute to the teaching in the department. The post is equivalent to an assistant professor in the US system, or a Juniorprofessor in Germany. The applicant should have a good research profile that fits within the wide range of research undertaken by the ISG. We are particularly interested in applicants who will be able to drive forward research related to all fields of cryptography: theory, applied, primitives, protocols, symmetric, asymmetric. However, strong social scientists working on information security and researchers working on software and systems security or any other field of information security are also encouraged to apply. The post holder will contribute to the research and teaching of the Information Security Group which is a full department within the University that hosts a dynamic inter-disciplinary group of academics and researchers focused on information security research and teaching. The ISG is amongst the largest departments dedicated to information security in the world with circa 20 academic staff in the department, as well as research and support staff. We work with many research partners in other departments and have circa 70 PhD students working on a wide range of security research, many of whom are fully funded through our Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security for the Everyday, funding 10 PhD positions per annum for the next four years.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Martin Albrecht

More information: https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=0120-023

We are looking for an excellent, motivated, and self-driven doctoral student wishing to work in the area of cryptography, secure protocols or information security. The PhD student will join the cryptography group at the Department of Engineering at Lund University (LTH - Lunds tekniska högskola). The position is linked to a project funded by the Swedish research council focusing on security and privacy issues in communication protocols and it is fully funded five years with possible extension for parental or sick leave.

Applicants are expected to hold a MSc degree or equivalent, have a solid background in mathematics and/or theoretical computer science. Knowledge of cryptographic primitives and formal security definitions is preferable, but not mandatory. All students wishing to do a PhD degree in secure cryptographic protocols are invited to apply for this position.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For more details or to apply to the call use the link https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:311518/

The Hubert Curien laboratory is a joint research unit of the University of Lyon, Saint-Etienne, the National Research Centre "CNRS". Its Secure Embedded Systems & Hardware Architectures (SESAM) Group is one of the leading European research groups in the areas of hardware security. The SESAM group of the Hubert Curien Lab explores three main aspects of hardware security: - the random number generation and physical unclonable function implementation in logic devices, including design, characterization, test and security evaluation - the design of hardware architectures resistant to passive and active physical attacks, - the security of systems on chip (SoC) This group offer a post-doc research position to work on one of these three aspects of hardware security. We are looking for an excellent candidate with PhD and track record in hardware security. The Post-Doc position will start as soon as possible to finish at the end of March 2021 (no-flexible ending date), it could extend for one more year in function of the scientific work produced during the first year.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: To apply please send to Prof. L. Bossuet your detailed CV (with publication list), motivation for applying (1 page) and names of at least two people who can provide reference letters (e-mail).

More information: https://laboratoirehubertcurien.univ-st-etienne.fr/en/teams/secure-embedded-systems-hardware-architectures.html.

The Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) at Queen's University Belfast is seeking motivated PhD students to work on the following research topics:

Secure IoT devices using Digital Fingerprint

Investigating Security Vulnerabilities of Approximate Computing

Practical and Post-quantum IoT security

Practical Privacy-preserving homomorphic analytics

Post Quantum Anonymous Credential

Functional Encryption and its Application

For further information and how to apply, please visit the QUB website for PhD study: http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/eeecs/Research/PhDStudy/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Ciara Rafferty: [email protected]

More information: http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/eeecs/Research/PhDStudy/

The Cryptography and Privacy Engineering Group (ENCRYPTO) at Technische Universität Darmstadt offers a position for a Doctoral Researcher (Research Assistant/PhD Student) in the project “Privacy-preserving Services on The Internet” (PSOTI) funded via an ERC Starting Grant. We develop techniques and tools for protecting privacy in applications.

Job Description
The fully funded position is for up to 4.5 years with starting date latest on August 1, 2020. In our project, we will build privacy-preserving services on the Internet. This includes protocols for privately outsourcing, searching and processing data among untrusted service providers using secure multi-party computation, and building a scalable secure multi-party computation framework. You will do research, build prototype implementations, and publish and present the results at top conferences and journals. We provide an open and international working environment for excellent research in a sociable team and give the opportunity for further qualification (doctoral/PhD degree). TU Darmstadt is ranked as a top university for IT security and cryptography in Europe and computer science in Germany. The position is based in the “City of Science” Darmstadt, which is very international and livable, and well-connected in the Rhine-Main area around Frankfurt.

Your Profile

• You have a completed Master degree (or equivalent) from a top university with excellent grades in IT security, computer science, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a similar field.
• Extensive knowledge in IT security/applied cryptography and excellent software development skills are required.
• Additional knowledge in cryptographic protocols (ideally secure multi-party computation) is a plus.
• You are self-motivated, reliable, creative, able to discuss/write/present scientific results in English, and able to conduct excellent research on challenging scientific problems with practical relevance.

Application deadline: June 1, 2020; later applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Thomas Schneider ([email protected])

More information: https://encrypto.de/PSOTI-PHDSTUDENT

We have a position available for a 12-month postdoc in blockchain technologies. In particular, you are welcome to apply if you are interested in applications of Multi-party Computation to blockchains, high-assurance cryptography for blockchain deployments, and/or blockchain-assisted boardroom voting.
The Postdoc will perform research to construct use cases for blockchain technologies in these application domains. The developed material will be used both for research publications and other educational activities, related to training Danish industry professionals and technical managers in securely adopting blockchain technology.
The project is a collaboration between researchers from many institutions in Denmark: the Departments of Engineering and Computer Science at Aarhus University (AU), the Concordium Blockchain Research Center (COBRA) at AU, the DIGIT Centre for Digitalisation, Big Data and Data Analytics at AU, the Alexandra Institute and other partners in Copenhagen (IT University and Institute for Futures Studies). The project is funded by the Danish Industry Foundation, at a total of 1 million euros.
Qualifications: We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic applicants, with a PhD in Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline. Previous experience in cryptography for blockchains is fundamental. Further requirements are fluency in English, good reporting/organization skills, ability to collaborate in groups and with industry, and being able to work independently.
To Apply: Send a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae with at least two references to contacts below.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Diego F. Aranha, Assistant Professor of Engineering, dfaranha (at) eng.au.dk
Bas Spitters, Associate Professor of Computer Science, spitters (at) cs.au.dk

More information: https://alexandra.dk/dk/aktuelt/nyheder/2019/industriens-fond-st-tter-blockchain-uddannelser-til-virksomhedsledere

The Cryptography and Privacy Engineering Group (ENCRYPTO) at Technische Universität Darmstadt offers a position for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the project “Privacy-preserving Services on The Internet” (PSOTI) funded via an ERC Starting Grant. We develop techniques and tools for protecting privacy in applications.

Job Description
The fully funded position is for up to 2.5 years with starting date as soon as possible. In our project, we will build privacy-preserving services on the Internet. This includes protocols for privately outsourcing, searching and processing data among untrusted service providers using secure multi-party computation, and building a scalable secure multi-party computation framework. You will co-advise PhD students, be involved in the project management, do research, build prototype implementations, and publish the results at top venues in IT security / applied cryptography. We provide an open and international working environment for excellent research in a sociable team. TU Darmstadt is ranked as a top university for IT security and cryptography in Europe and computer science in Germany. The position is based in the “City of Science” Darmstadt, which is very international and livable, and well-connected in the Rhine-Main area around Frankfurt.

Your Profile

• You have a completed PhD degree (or equivalent) from a top university in IT security, computer science, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a similar area.
• Publications at top venues for IT security/applied cryptography (e.g., S&P, CCS, NDSS, USENIX SEC, EUROCRYPT), ideally on cryptographic protocols and secure computation, are required.
• Experience in software development, project management, and supervising students is needed.
• You are self-motivated, reliable, creative, able to discuss/write/present scientific results in English, and can conduct excellent research on challenging scientific problems with practical relevance.

Application deadline: None; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Thomas Schneider ([email protected])

More information: https://encrypto.de/PSOTI-POSTDOC

The UC Berkeley EECS Department Theory Group welcomes inquiries for postdoctoral fellowships hosted by faculty members in our group. Inquiries will be viewable by all faculty in our group as listed on our website. Individual faculty may then reach out in the case of matched interests. Please send a cover letter, CV, and research statement to [email protected], and in your CV please list at least three writers of letters of reference. In the cover letter, please identify faculty of interest. Please then have your references submit letters to the same e-mail address, with your name in the subject line. Faculty may reach out on a rolling basis, though we encourage inquiries be made as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected]

More information: http://theory.cs.berkeley.edu/postdoc.html

We are an international company with branches in Copenhagen, Zurich and Munich. We are looking to strengthen our team of in-house cryptographic experts in either of our locations.

The right person will work on internal and external high-end projects in the area of cryptology. This will involve cutting-edge cryptographic design, cryptanalysis, software development, contributions to product development, customer trainings, security evaluations, etc.

A PhD degree in symmetric-key cryptology (block ciphers, stream ciphers, MACs or hash functions) or a closely related area is a requirement. Proficiency in the efficient software implementations of cryptographic algorithms for such platforms as modern Intel or ARM CPUs is a plus. Postdoctoral research experience in symmetric-key cryptology as well as teaching experience is also an advantage.

We expect that our new Senior Cryptographer can generate value for the company and for our customers. An important part of your job is to take technical responsibility for projects and to be a great team player who is a pleasure to work with. You take the initiative, provide high quality and always deliver on time.

We offer a highly attractive compensation, a permanent contract, a dynamic international working environment, a conference travel package, relocation benefits, an employee success participation plan, as well as significant time and budget to conduct cryptologic research.

Applications will be reviewed on the ongoing basis. Planned target date for employment is 1 April 2020 or sooner.

Please send your CV incl. the list of publications and a motivational letter to [email protected]. You can also use this email address if you have any questions about the position.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Andrey Bogdanov

More information: https://www.cyber-crypt.com/company/#team

The Center for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) at Queen's University Belfast is looking for a Ph.D student to work on post-quantum cryptography. This 3 year PhD studentship will commence on October 1st, 2020. The studentship will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU rate and only home students can receive a stipend. More information can be found at https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-research/phd-opportunities/post-quantum-anonymous-credential.html The application deadline is February 7th, 2020.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Jinguang Han ([email protected])

More information: https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-research/phd-opportunities/post-quantum-anonymous-credential.html

We are looking for a motivated Post-Doc or research engineer to work on malware classification on IoT devices through side-channel information.

Research topic While malware detection and mitigation research are now trending, a lot of challenges and unsolved problems still remain. Recently, sophisticated malware designers invented techniques to circumvent software detection techniques. A new direction consists in using unintentionally emitted hardware side-channel information. The big advantage of this information is the non-detection by malware designers. Still, those approaches have to be established in real-world scenarios and efficient analysis techniques developed and implemented. We are currently building up a realistic IoT malware side-channel analysis platform which gives us first interesting new insights.

Joining our team you will

• infect IoT devices with malware samples,
• be responsible for the maintenance of the side-channel workbench,
• derive and develop efficient implementations of analysis algorithms,
• drive top-quality research and publish in A*/A-class security and malware conferences.

Prerequisites We are looking for team players who are motivated and able to drive top-quality research. The area of research lies between several fields and we expect at least competences in one of them:

• embedded devices/side-channel analysis, and/or
• statistics, machine learning, deep learning, and/or
• malware analysis.

Additionally, an ideal candidate should have:

• Research engineer: MS degree in a related field, with 1-3 years of work experience,
• PostDoc: Ph.D. in a related field
• good programming skills,
• good level in written and spoken English,
• motivation to save the world.

Duration/Starting date The position is initially limited to one year but can be extended (up to two years) in case of good performance. The starting date is as soon as possible (given our security clearances).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Annelie Heuser ([email protected]) with a CV, cover letter, and references.

Stealth Software Technologies is looking for recent graduates in theoretical and applied cryptography, coding theory, combinatorics, and programming languages. We perform cutting-edge research and software development in multiple areas of cryptography, including Zero-Knowledge, Multi-Party Computation, Private Set Intersection, Searchable Encryption, Distributed Consensus and other cryptographic algorithms and tool chains. Our team consists of several IACR Fellows and numerous research faculty members across the U.S. and the world, and we are deeply connected with the crypto community. As such, working for Stealth will provide you with the opportunity to continue working on challenging academic problems at the forefront of crypto and security research, as well as helping design novel software prototypes that leverage the latest cryptographic techniques to optimize security and performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics or a related field
• Active track record of relevant publications
• Proficiency in programming, especially C, C++ or Java

Work Authorization:
United States, US Citizen strongly preferred

Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible workspace (offices in West L.A. and Boulder, remote commuting available)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement plan (401K)
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance reimbursement coverage
• Equity in the form of Stock Options
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• Collaboration with world-class cryptographers with publication opportunities

To Apply:

Send a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae with at least two references to [email protected]

As part of a successful hiring process, the applicant agrees to submit to a background check.

Closing date for applications:

Contact:
Job Search Committee
[email protected]

More information: https://www.stealthsoftwareinc.com/

The Center for Information Security and Trust and the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) is hiring one Postdoc and one PhD Student to work on cryptographic protocols for Multiparty Computation (MPC) and Blockchain Consensus/Applications. Both positions are fully funded by DFF (Danish funding agency) for a period of 3 years and start around April 2020. Successful candidates will be hired at ITU with standard wages according to union agreements in Denmark and access to public health/education.

Both the successful Postdoc and PhD student will work on projects related to theoretical aspects of MPC and blockchain protocols, as well as the interplay between these two fields. One line of work will focus on obtaining new theoretical insights and better constructions of MPC protocols with public verifiability, cheater identification and similar properties. Another line of work will focus on establishing foundations of protocols forauditable privacy preserving blockchain applications as well as employing MPC techniques to build such protocols.

The successful applicant to the PhD Student position should be motivated and enthusiastic about theoretical research in cryptography. The application should have a strong background in computer science or mathematics (with a focus on number theory, algebra and probability theory). Previous research experience in security and cryptography (specially in cryptographic protocols) is not necessary but most welcome.

The successful applicant to the Postdoc position should hold (or be about to complete) a PhD degree in Computer Science (and related areas) with a focus on cryptographic protocols. Applicants should have an excellent academic track record with publications in relevant venues (e.g. IACR conferences). Previous experience in all aspects of Multiparty Computation protocols and theoretical aspects of blockchain protocols (both consensus and applications) is an advantage.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Associate Professor Bernardo David

More information: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=119&ProjectId=181117&DepartmentId=3439&MediaId=5

NUS-Singtel Cyber Security R&D Lab is a joint project between Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel), National University of Singapore (NUS), and National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore. The R&D Lab conduct research in four broad areas of cyber security having strategic relevance to Singtel 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.

The Research Fellow will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab members on at least one of the following areas: (1) machine learning, (2) anomaly detection, (3) data privacy and (4) cryptography.

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with applicant's research experience. Candidates are expected to have proven record of publications. Interested candidates should send their CV to Geong-Sen Poh.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Geong-Sen Poh ([email protected])

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

The Crypto-System Laboratory (CSL) at the Department of Computer Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University is looking for candidates for 2 postdoctoral positions and 2 research fellows/associates on cryptography, including but not limited to the following:

• privacy-preserving computation (MPC, FHE, ZKP, etc.)
• lattice-based cryptography
• side-channel attacks and leakage-resilient cryptography
• blockchain technologies (consensus, security and integration with IoT)
• cryptographic implementations and optimizations

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with applicant's research experience. The contract will be for 2 years initially with the possibility to be extended. Candidates are expected to have proven record of publications in IACR conferences. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV and name two references to Dr. Yu Yu. Review of applicants will start immediately until the positions are filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Yu Yu ( [email protected] )

More information: https://crypto.sjtu.edu.cn/lab/

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Institute of Sensors, Signals and Communications seeks to appoint a Research Associate in the area of cyber security simulation platform for the H2020 Advanced cyber-security simulation platform for preparedness training in Aviation, Naval and Power-grid environments (FORESIGHT) project. The FORESIGHT project will develop a federated cyber-range solution to enhance the preparedness of cyber-security professionals at all levels and advance their skills towards preventing, detecting, reacting and mitigating sophisticated cyber-attacks thus providing a holistic approach to cyber-threat management and cultivate a strong security culture. In particular, you will be responsible to provide an ecosystem of networked realistic training and simulation platforms from the aviation, smart grid and naval domains. The creation of complex cross-domain/hybrid scenarios will extend the capabilities of existing solutions with an emphasis on realistic and dynamic scenarios based on cyber-attacks and vulnerabilities gathered from the dark web.

A full description can be foud here:

https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-strathclyde/2019/research-associate-in-cyber-security-simulation-platforms-h2020-foresight-258336/137449

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Please contact Dr Xavier Bellekens before applying with a CV at [email protected]

More information: https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-strathclyde/2019/research-associate-in-cyber-security-simulation-platform

We provide an inclusive environment and are committed to a recruitment process free from discrimination. We believe that supporting a variety of career trajectories is vital for world class computer science to flourish. The post holder will create and disseminate knowledge through initiating and conducting original research, through publication and by seeking external funding, and through developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in computer security, and computer science. They may also seek non-academic impact, recognising the importance of Computer Science to society. They will also contribute to the School’s operation through management, leadership and enterprise activities, and other School events. The successful candidate will normally hold a higher degree (usually PhD) in computer science, engineering, mathematics or a closely related field, or equivalent qualifications or experience. They will have significant research experience and it would be beneficial if they can demonstrate an ability to balance long-term fundamental research with short-term applied projects. A growing international research record in computer science (or related inter-disciplinary areas), evident from publications in leading international conferences and journals, is required. Candidates must have the ability to design, deliver, assess and revise teaching programmes and be experienced in developing appropriate approaches to learning and teaching. They will also have the ability to contribute to School/Departmental management processes. To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the Apply Online button below or visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/jobs/index.aspx

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Kate Campbell, [email protected]

More information: http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/vacancies/jd/95549.pdf

An opportunity has arisen for a 3-year postdoctoral researcher to be appointed as soon as possible. The candidate will be concerned with design and analysis of different cryptographic primitives and protocols. Examples may include lightweight identification and authentication protocols, key management protocols providing long-term security, incremental cryptographic primitives, and quantum-secure protocols based on different post-quantum primitives. Technique of formal analysis, including reductionist security and suitable symbolic analysis methods, may be used.

The candidate will work on a project entitled "Lightweight Cryptography for Future Smart Networks" funded by the Norwegian Research Council. The project will develop new primitives and protocols for lightweight cryptography fitting the needs of the two critical and strongly related future network architectures, IoT and 5G.

Postdoctoral candidates are normally remunerated from NOK 515 200 before tax per year. Completion of a doctoral degree in cryptology or network security is required.

Applicants should send an expression of interest to Colin Boyd together with a recent CV.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof Colin Boyd