International Association
for Cryptologic Research

Ph.D. positions are available in the Cryptology and Data Security research group at the Institute of Computer Science, University of Bern, led by Christian Cachin.

Our research addresses all aspects of security in distributed systems, especially cryptographic protocols, consistency, consensus, and cloud-computing security. We are particularly interested in blockchains, distributed ledger technology, cryptocurrencies, and their security and economics.

Candidates should have a strong background in computer science. They should like conceptual, rigorous thinking for working theoretically, or be interested in building innovative systems for working practically. Demonstrated expertise in cryptography, distributed computing, or blockchain technology is a plus. Applicants must hold a master degree in the relevant research fields.

Positions are available immediately and come with a competitive salary. The selection process runs until suitable candidates have been found. The University of Bern conducts excellent research and lives up its vision that “Knowledge generates value”. The city of Bern lies in the center of Switzerland and offers some of the highest quality of life worldwide.

If you are interested, please apply be sending email with one single PDF file and subject line set to Application for Ph.D., addressed directly to Prof. Christian Cachin at crypto (at) inf.unibe.ch.

Since we receive many applications, we encourage you to include material that demonstrates your interests and strengths and sets you apart from others.

For more information, please contact Christian Cachin (https://crypto.unibe.ch/cc/).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Christian Cachin < crypto (at) inf.unibe.ch >

More information: https://crypto.unibe.ch/

Join the vibrant security and applied crypto research group in Brno, Czechia! Join the research team that won the 2016 USENIX Security Symposium Best Paper Award, 2017 ACM CCS Real-World Impact Award, or 2020 CHES Best Paper Award. The team that helped hundreds of graduates in the security Master programs, has been involved in both fundamental and applied crypto/security/privacy research projects and industry partnerships.

The Dean of the Faculty of Informatics, Masaryk University, invites applications for one position of Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity, with the Department of Computer Systems and Communications.

Applications due: February 28, 2021
Employment start date: By mutual agreement

This position is aimed to strengthen the work of the Centre for Research on Cryptography and Security (CRoCS - https://crocs.fi.muni.cz/) at the Faculty of Informatics. CRoCS works to improve security and privacy of real-world solutions through applied research (often in cooperation with industry) and advanced education of future security professionals. System security or network security focus are most desired, yet the abilities to work with a team of graduate students and faculty on research targeting top security/crypto conferences and to engage both undergraduate and graduate students in both educational and research exercises are most critical.

Job description keypoints:

• Active international cooperation, in both research and education.
• Involvement in teaching in the cybersecurity area.
• Supervision of Master/Bachelor theses and consultancy or co-supervision of PhDs.
• Involvement in expanding industrial cooperation in the cybersecurity area.
• Expert knowledge in at least one of the areas covered by courses:
  • PV181 Laboratory of security and applied cryptography {https://is.muni.cz/course/fi/podzim2019/PV181};
  • PA193 Secure coding principles and practices {https://is.muni.cz/course/fi/podzim2019/PA193}.
  • PA197 Secure Network Design {https://is.muni.cz/course/fi/jaro2020/PA197}.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Vashek Matyas

More information: https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/59434

The AWS Cryptography Group is looking for an Applied Scientist with knowledge of cryptographic computing technologies such as privacy preserving machine learning, fully and partially homomorphic encryption, secure multiparty computation, private information retrieval, and related technologies. You will use this knowledge to conceptualize how this technology can be integrated into internal infrastructure and public AWS services, develop prototypes, and provide customers with world-class security. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cryptography, the ability to prototype solutions, and a passion to realize these technologies in AWS products and services. We encourage research and publication of results that apply to our customers most complex initiatives.

We are seeking a candidates who are innovative, look for new ideas everywhere, and are not limited by “not invented here”. They should think big, and have bold ideas for new ways to serve customers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field
• Expert knowledge of cryptography and, in particular, cryptographic-computing techniques (homomorphic encryption, secure multiparty computation, etc.)
• Practical knowledge in one or more common development languages (C/C++, Java, Go, Rust, Python, etc.)
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic knowledge of machine learning
• 5+ years of industry experience

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Bill Horne

More information: https://amazon.jobs/en/internal/jobs/1397391/applied-cryptographer

Our Statistics and Privacy team focuses on establishing step-change improvements to advance our long-term business growth. The team's expertise spans many domains including statistics, machine learning and cryptography. We develop methodologies, design and prototype solutions, and partner with our engineering colleagues to launch these solutions such that millions of advertisers can benefit. Examples include internal and external experimentation platforms, ads delivery optimization for efficient causal outcomes, and the application of privacy enhancing technologies across our ads product stack.

We are looking for research interns to join our teams to drive forward new prototypes and methodologies. Interns will pursue novel applied research associated with privacy preserving machine learning, cryptography and internet technology, or causal inference and experimentation platforms. This work is critical to our long-term product development, and we expect interns to provide both scientific expertise and creative solutions to accelerate their project area.

Responsibilities

Assess potential opportunities and execute world-class research associated with your area of scientific expertise

Write high quality academic papers to advocate the research and innovations

Establish approaches to rigorously assess relative performance of new technologies or strategies

Learn new tools, systems and languages quickly as required by the particular project you are working on

Apply communication skills to engage diverse audiences on technical topics and nuanced insights

Minimum Qualifications

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in statistics, computer science, electrical engineering, physics, quantitative social science, or a related quantitative field

Expertise in one of the following areas: privacy preserving machine learning, cryptography and internet technology, or causal inference and experimentation platforms

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Closing date for applications:

Contact: Apply Online or reach out to Benjamin Case (bmcase {at} fb DOT com) or Sanjay Saravanan

More information: https://www.facebook.com/careers/v2/jobs/270789727484557/

The Institute of Applied Information Processing and Communications (aka IAIK) is the largest university institute in Austria for research and education in security and privacy. It has been active in this field for more than 30 years and currently employs more than 60 researchers. Within the "Secure Systems" area of our institute Sujoy Sinha Roy is establishing the new research group "Cryptographic Engineering”.

In order to complement our team, we are looking for a fulltime post-doctoral researcher:

Responsibilities:
The post-doctoral researcher will be working on the hardware acceleration of homomorphic encryption within the “Cyroptografic Engineering” group within the “Secure Systems” area at IAIK.

Required Qualifications:

A PhD (or close to completion) in computer science, information and computer engineering, software development, mathematics, or a related field.

Publications in top conferences, or submitted/accepted papers in top journals.

Experience with cryptography, programming, and digital circuit design (ASIC or FPGA) design

How to apply:
Applications, curriculum vitae and other documents should preferably be uploaded here https://free.formcloud.de/formcycle/form/provide/7780/. Please select 7050/postdoc_2021 as a reference number.

The position is full time - 40 h per week and the employment duration is set for 18 months. Prefered starting date early 2021. The application deadline is February 15th 2021.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Sujoy Sinha Roy – sujoy.sinharoy@iaik.tugraz.at

Technology Innovation Institute - Cryptography Research Centre

In our connected digital world, secure and reliable cryptography is the foundation of digital information security and data integrity. We address the world’s most pressing cryptographic questions. Our work covers post-quantum cryptography, lightweight cryptography, cloud encryption schemes, secure protocols, quantum cryptographic technologies and cryptanalysis.

As a Vulnerability Researcher you will be in charge of:

conducting internal security evaluations of our cryptographic libraries and IP cores, writing proof-of-concepts, and supporting the corresponding SW/HW development teams to fix the vulnerabilities

continuously improving our tools and methodologies for security analysis/ pentesting/bug hunting/attack modeling

reviewing state-of-the-art publications and investigating new potential attack vectors/defenses for SW or HW implementations

putting your black hat on, figuring our how to break things, and assessing the design and development of fixes/countermeasures

Must have:

BS/MS degree in computer science/computer engineering or 3+ years of relevant experience in the industry

Hands-on experience with common SW and HW attacks, measurement techniques, and security technologies

Deep understanding of modern cryptography and common SW/HW security issues (e.g., CWE list)

Experience with X86/ARM/RISC-V assembly, VHDL/Verilog, and (system-level) C/Rust software development

Ability to work collaboratively and remotely with others

Nice to have:

PhD in embedded security (or closely related subject)

Proven expertise (CVEs, publications, tools) in SW/HW offensive security research

Closing date for applications:

Contact:
Mehdi Messaoudi
Talent Acquisition Manager
mehdi.messaoudi@tii.ae

More information: https://tii.ae/

Technology Innovation Institute - Cryptography Research Centre

In our connected digital world, secure and reliable cryptography is the foundation of digital information security and data integrity. We address the world’s most pressing cryptographic questions. Our work covers post-quantum cryptography, lightweight cryptography, cloud encryption schemes, secure protocols, quantum cryptographic technologies and cryptanalysis.

As a Lead Hardware Security Researcher you will be in charge of:

being responsible of multiple research projects and leading a team of security researchers

planning and conducting internal security evaluations of our cryptographic libraries and IP cores

keeping up-to-date with the best practices and advances in the industry/academia in order to guide the development of our tools and methodologies for security analysis/pentesting/bug hunting/attack modelling

providing a technical interface point and consultation on specific areas of security expertise

putting your black hat on, figuring our how to break things, and guiding the design and development of fixes/countermeasures

Must have:

BS/MS degree in computer science/computer engineering or 7+ years of relevant experience in the industry

Hands-on experience with common SW and HW attacks, measurement techniques, and security technologies

Deep understanding of modern cryptography and common SW/HW security issues (e.g., CWE list)

Experience with X86/ARM/RISC-V assembly, VHDL/Verilog, and (system-level) C/Rust software development

Proven expertise (CVEs, publications, tools) in SW/HW security research

Ability to manage teams and to work independently without supervision

Have good communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse range of colleagues and partners

Closing date for applications:

Contact:

Mehdi Messaoudi
Talent Acquisition Manager
mehdi.messaoudi@tii.ae

More information: https://tii.ae/

Funded position for PhD in the Mathematics of Post-Quantum Cryptography, to work on theoretical questions. The research will be on some or all of the following: isogenies, algebraic geometry, codes, lattices. The ideal candidate will have a strong undergraduate mathematics knowledge including abstract algebra, number theory and geometry. An MSc is a plus. Experience with computer programming and cryptography is also desirable. This is part of a collaboration with the group of Prof. Steven Galbraith at the University of Auckland and interaction with this group is expected.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Felipe Voloch

More information: http://www.math.canterbury.ac.nz/~f.voloch/prospective.html

We have a postdoc opening in the area of privacy engineering to be hosted at the SPRING Lab @EPFL headed by Carmela Troncoso, working on the design, evaluation, and deployment of privacy-preserving systems.

The postdoc will be collaborating on lab projects oriented to creating new privacy-preserving primitives and integrating them into end-to-end systems. The systems we develop at the lab aim to enable users to enjoy technological advances while minimizing the risks of abuse of the data in the system and the system’s impact on society. Our system design projects are typically in collaboration with a stakeholder with high stakes in protecting their users, such as NGOs, governments, or educational institutions. More information about our research: https://www.epfl.ch/labs/spring/
The position is to be filled as soon as possible

We are also looking for motivated PhD students to build privacy-preserving systems. If you are interested in this position please refer to our doctoral school: https://www.epfl.ch/education/phd/edic-computer-and-communication-sciences/
Next application deadline: April 15 2021

Closing date for applications:

Contact: To apply please follow the instructions here: https://recruiting.epfl.ch/Vacancies/1612/Description/2
For any question please contact Carmela Troncoso

More information: https://recruiting.epfl.ch/Vacancies/1612/Description/2

Applications are invited for a 2 year Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position to conduct research into the application of advanced machine learning techniques for use in hardware Trojan detection, as part of the EPSRC-funded DeepSecurity project. This project is a core research project of the UK Research Institute in Secure Hardware and Embedded Systems (RISE). This post has a funding end date of 31 March 2023.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria when you submit your application. For further information please contact Resourcing Team, Queen's University Belfast, BT7 1NN. Telephone (028) 9097 3044 or email resourcing@qub.ac.uk.

More information: https://hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=867106E9Ng&WVID=6273090Lgx&LANG=USA

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 heterogenous systems on chip (microprocessors + FPGA) This group offers several post-doc research positions to work (for 12 or 24 months) on one of these three aspects of hardware security. We are looking for an excellent candidate with PhD and track record in hardware security.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: To apply please send your detailed CV (with publication list), motivation for applying (1 page) and names of at least two persons who can provide reference letters (e-mail). Contact: Prof. Lilian BOSSUET lilian.bossuet(at)univ-st-etienne.fr

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

We are looking for a researcher specializing in decentralized identity and data management, self-sovereign identity, authentication and authorization, applied cryptography or network security. The candidate should have solid knowledge in one or several of the following areas:

Decentralized Identities: Self-sovereign identity, Anonymous credentials, etc.

Decentralized data protection: Copyright protection, Trusted data transaction, etc.

Blockchain technologies: Consensus algorithms, Privacy protection protocols, etc.

Applied cryptography: Zero-knowledge proofs, Homomorphic encryption, etc.

Authentication protocols: OAuth, SAML, EAP-TLS, EAP-AKA, etc. The candidate should have passion on doing research, and should be able to conduct research on trust and identity management for various scenarios.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related field.

Solid knowledge in network security, authentication protocols, cryptography or blockchain technologies.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Cheng-Kang Chu (chu.cheng.kang@huawei.com)

More information: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7theyk6o0gl8254/Security-Researcher.pdf?dl=0

Keywords: multi-party computation, homomorphic encryption, custom PSI protocols, federated analytics, privacy preserving machine learning, and differential privacy

We seek Research Scientists to identify new opportunities and help build scientifically rigorous systems focused on enhancing technological guarantees for consumer privacy while simultaneously expanding the efficiency of Facebook’s market-leading advertising systems. Challenges include leveraging privacy-enhancing technologies such as multi-party computation, homomorphic encryption, federated analytics, and differential privacy to develop privacy-focused advertising solutions (private record-linkage, fraud prevention, reporting and experimentation, and collaborative inference) — all while maintaining performance at massive scale. Minimum Qualifications

PhD in computer science, engineering, cryptography, mathematics or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or MS degree with 6+ years of relevant experience architecting privacy and security solutions

Proficiency designing and implementing analytical and/or algorithmic solutions, tailored to particular business needs and tested on large data sets

Proficiency in C-family (e.g C++, Rust, Go), Python, or similar language

Experience with communicating analysis and establishing confidence among audiences who do not share your disciplinary background or training

Proven track record of innovation

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise on one or more of the following core privacy/security concepts:

Privacy technologies: e.g., homomorphic encryption, secure multi-party computation, federated analytics, trusted execution environments, data minimization, data anonymization, differential privacy

Design and analysis of cryptographic algorithms and protocols, and/or their application to data protection and privacy, authentication, payments, or digital advertising

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Closing date for applications:

Contact: Apply Online or reach out to Benjamin Case (bmcase {at} fb DOT com) or Sanjay Saravanan

More information: https://www.facebook.com/careers/v2/jobs/121739569732425/

We have an open Research Fellow position at University College London, within the Information Security Research Group, to work with Professor Steven Murdoch. The Research Fellow will conduct research in the application of privacy-enhancing technologies to improve transparency of measures to prevent financial fraud and to enhance the level of consumer protection available to fraud victims.

The candidate should have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field. Research experience in privacy-enhancing technologies, security usability, and/or payment systems is essential. A strong publication record in on or more of these fields, and experience of applied privacy-enhancing technologies is desirable.

This position is part of the REPHRAIN project (https://www.rephrain.ac.uk/), the UK National Research Centre on Privacy, Harm Reduction and Adversarial Influence Online.

The application deadline is 27 January 2021.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Professor Steven Murdoch (s.murdoch@ucl.ac.uk)

More information: https://murdoch.is/:/rephrainjob

Prof. Cas Cremers is looking to hire Ph.D. students and/or Post-doctoral researchers for his research group at the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Germany.

Examples of topics that the group of Prof. Cremers has worked on:

• Models and proof methodologies for security
• Security protocol analysis tools: Scyther, Tamarin
• Secure messaging (eg Signal, post-compromise security) and key exchange
• Security standards: ISO, TLS 1.3, 5G, and IETF standard under development for secure messaging MLS, worked on DP3T, ...

The positions are fully funded.

Application deadline: February 18, 2021.

Follow the link to learn more -- you can apply directly, or alternatively (new!) Cas can apply to your open supervisor position.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Cas Cremers

More information: https://twitter.com/CasCremers/status/1349754084363038726

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for up to two full-time tenure stream positions in the areas of Security and Cryptography. The appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter.

We seek applications from candidates conducting research in the areas of Security and Cryptography, broadly construed. We welcome exceptional candidates who transcend traditional backgrounds, and those whose research and teaching interests complement our existing strengths.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field by the date of appointment, or shortly thereafter, and demonstrate a strong record of excellence in research and a strong commitment to excellent teaching. Evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment will weigh favourably on the application.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and is competitive with our North American peers.

Application materials for the position must be submitted online through AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17700. The required materials are the candidate's curriculum vitae, list of publications, research statement, teaching statement, and at least three letters of reference (on letterhead, signed and scanned) uploaded to AcademicJobsOnline directly by the writers.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world. For more information about the Department of Computer Science see our website at www.cs.toronto.edu. If you have any questions about the position, please contact recruit@cs.toronto.edu.

Review of applications will begin on January 11, 2021, however the position will remain open until January 28, 2021.

Closing date for applications:

Contact:

Eitan Grinspun, recruit@cs.toronto.edu

More information: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Security-and-Cryptography-ON/543569117/

Cryptography Research Centre

In our connected digital world, secure and reliable cryptography is the foundation of digital information security and data integrity. We address the world’s most pressing cryptographic questions. Our work covers post-quantum cryptography, lightweight cryptography, cloud encryption schemes, secure protocols, quantum cryptographic technologies and cryptanalysis.

As a Cryptanalyst - Public Key Cryptography, you will:

Analyze, evaluate and target any weaknesses security systems which range from single asymmetric crypto-primitives to entire protocols, from classical to post-quantum schemes.

Conduct research, with particular focus on how to use automated tools such as algebraic and constraint solvers and machine learning to perform theoretical and practical cryptanalysis of asymmetric schemes.

Develop mathematical and statistical models to analyze and solve security data problems.

Collaborate with skillful software, hardware, and telecommunication engineers.

Work with latest software and test your code on state-of-the-art High-Performance Devices.

Attend personalized in-house trainings with top cryptographers and international conferences and workshops.

Enjoy all the cultural, educational and travel opportunities Abu Dhabi offers

- Your personal dream could be the world's reality -

To bring your dream to life, you'll need some of the followings:

PhD degree in Cryptography, Applied Cryptography, Information Theory and Mathematics, Computer Science or any relevant Engineering degree.

Extensive experience in theoretical and practical cryptanalysis

Valuable publications in the field of cryptanalysis

Extensive knowledge of side-channel attacks.

Deep understanding of various hardware security vulnerabilities and threats.

Extensive experience developing in various programming languages.

A passion for solving complex puzzles

Duration: Permanent position

Closing date for applications:

Contact:

Mehdi Messaoudi
Talent Acquisition Manager
mehdi.messaoudi@tii.ae

More information: https://tii.ae/