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03 June 2021
Purdue University and Texas A&M University
Closing date for applications:
Contact: To apply, please send an email, including your CV, to Juan Garay ([email protected]) and Vassilis Zikas ([email protected])
Ockam
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Ockam.io
More information: https://www.ockam.io/team/Applied-Cryptographer-Rust/61e07e82-0589-51de-b250-42dbceb31c3c
01 June 2021
Dfns, Paris
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to fill a cryptography researcher position at Dfns. Topics include:
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Houda Ferradi: [email protected]
More information: https://www.dfns.co/
Temasek Laboratories, National University of Singapore, Singapore
A candidate will work in the area of post-quantum cryptography. A candidate will conduct research on code-based, lattice-based cryptography in term of design, its security and performance analysis; and possibly its applications, etc. The work requires to carry out some simulations.
Applicants are expected to have a PhD degree in Mathematics/Computer Science and a strong background in algebra, linear algebra, algebraic number theory or algebraic coding theory.
Preferred candidates are expected to be proficient in Magma software or SAGEMATH software, a team worker and able to conduct independent research.
Interested candidates will kindly include their full CV and transcripts in their applications and send to Dr Chik How Tan, [email protected].
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Review of applicants will start immediately.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr Chik How Tan ([email protected])
TU Wien
A successful candidate should have an excellent academic record from a completed master or diploma curriculum in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields. Previous knowledge or experience in the area of cryptography or security is a plus.
The Security and Privacy research unit at TU Wien is internationally renowned with its expertise in the fields of cryptography, security and privacy. Our working language is English.
Formal applications must be submitted via https://jobs.tuwien.ac.at/Job/153314. We look forward to receiving your application until 29.07.2021.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Inquiries about the position and process to Asst. Prof. Elena Andreeva elena[dot]andreeva[at]tuwien[dot]ac[dot]at
More information: https://jobs.tuwien.ac.at/Job/153314
30 May 2021
National Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Responsibilities: Apart from academic work, student must involve in several activities in a group or individually, such as (not limited to):
Requirements: Apart from the university's basic admission policies (https://cse.nsysu.edu.tw/?Lang=en), students are desired to have following key requirements:
Scholarship:
What students can expect:
What the supervisor can expect: Apart from academic and research works, students are expected to have
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Arijit Karati ([email protected])
More information: https://cse.nsysu.edu.tw/?Lang=en
NXP Semiconductors (Gratkorn, Hamburg, Leuven or Eindhoven)
• Specification of innovative and disruptive crypto & security solutions
• Definition of crypto & security algorithms and related IP architectures
• Definition of advanced crypto protocols
• Definition of crypto & security mechanisms in hardware, firmware, etc.
• Specification and review of crypto & security architectures
• Detailed attack modeling and security mechanism specification for hardware and software blocks
• Advising and training the product and IP teams on design, implementation and test
• Root cause analysis of security defects
• Technical interface to customers, evaluation labs and to the product development team
• Certification support and technical interface with evaluator and certifier
Your Profile:
• Have a PhD/Master in Cryptography, Security or Mathematics
• Very good knowledge of cryptography (incl. symmetric and asymmetric crypto)
• Very good knowledge of discrete mathematics, algebra and number theory
• Good knowledge of SoCs and/or Secure Element products
• Good knowledge of crypto hardware implementation
• Strong security background
• Have >5 years of experience in embedded security
• Used to an independent working style
• Be willing to listen and to adapt
• Very good communication skills
• Be willing to travel
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Sebastian Stappert ([email protected]) or Joppe Bos ([email protected])
IMDEA Software Institute, Madrid, Spain
The IMDEA Software Institute invites applications for a Software Engineer with a specialization in Cryptography. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with researchers to work on implementing and experimenting novel cryptographic protocols, including zkSNARKs, verifiable computation and homomorphic encryption schemes, and randomness generation protocols.
The ideal candidate should have:- MS or PhD in computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline
- In-depth knowledge of cryptography (e.g., has taken a university courses)
- Solid background in math (number theory, abstract algebra) and algorithms
- Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Rust
- Prior experience with implementation of cryptographic protocols Familiarity with the UNIX command line and developer tools (e.g., git, svn)
- Familiarity with reading cryptography research papers will be considered positively
How to apply? The application requires a CV and possibly the names of 2-3 persons that can provide references about you and your work. Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/. Review of applications will start immediately and close when positions are filled or on July 2nd, 2021. We do encourage to submit applications as early as possible.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Ignacio Cascudo (ignacio.cascudo (at) imdea.org), Dario Fiore (dario.fiore (at) imdea.org)
More information: https://software.imdea.org//open_positions/2021-05-programmer-zk.html
27 May 2021
Cryptography Research Group at Mathematical Center in Akademgorodok
Our research area:
More details about our group can be found on crypto.nsu.ru
Fellowship Applicant Profile
All applications must include the following:
Submit your materials at english.nsu.ru/mca/jobs
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Please direct inquiries to english.nsu.ru/mca/jobs
More information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qKwGrjcekwejLngFwVDCeBHVLhXpoCjo/view?usp=sharing
Univ. Grenoble Alpes, TIMA Laboratory, Grenoble, France
The candidate is expected to analyze the sensitivity of MITIX circuits under X-ray beams thanks to simulation models and compare them with experimental results. The goal will be to reproduce the experimental conditions, possibly extending the analyses on the circuit, and extract sensitivity maps extended to a larger area of the topology.
The candidate will then be able to use the developed models and flow in order to evaluate hardening techniques or fault attack countermeasures. This subtask will consist in using the multi-physics and multi-level methodology to study and optimize the layout/routing of the cells, and extract high-level models of the injected faults. This will be essential in order to evaluate techniques from the state of the art, and propose novel solutions against fault attacks.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Paolo Maistri (paolo.maistri at univ-grenoble-alpes.fr)
Guillaume Hubert (guillaume.hubert at onera.fr)
Alain Zergainoh (Alain.Zergainoh at univ-grenoble-alpes.fr)
More information: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tima-laboratory_phd-thesis-proposition-3-years-activity-6802886839834288128-iMbC
New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Closing date for applications:
Contact: [email protected]
More information: https://apply.interfolio.com/80439
IIT Jodhpur, India
Closing date for applications:
Contact: [email protected]
More information: https://oa.iitj.ac.in/OA_REC_Faculty/
21 May 2021
Aalborg University, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Aalborg, Denmark
At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Mathematical Sciences one or more positions as Assistant Professor in Discrete Mathematics is open for appointment from 1st September 2021 or soon hereafter. The position is available for a period of three years. The Department of Mathematical Sciences houses three education programs, Mathematics, Mathematics-Economics, and Mathematics- Technology. Furthermore, several courses for programs in Engineering and Social Sciences are taught by the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Aalborg University is comprised of three campuses, Aalborg, Esbjerg, and Copenhagen. Teaching responsibilities may include courses at any of the three campuses. For more information about the department, please see: https://www.math.aau.dk/
JOB DESCRIPTIONResearch areas will be within Coding Theory and Cryptography. A selected candidate will have a proven track record of promising research within Coding Theory, Cryptography, or related subjects in Discrete Mathematics.
The ability to contribute to the development of external collaboration and to secure external funding will be taken into account and the applicant is expected to have very good interpersonal skills. Special contributions to the development of educational and teaching related activities will be considered in the overall assessment. The selected candidate is expected to engage in acquiring external funding for research. This will involve collaboration with colleagues from the mathematics department and from other departments at Aalborg University. This includes funding for both theoretical research and for more applied and strategic research activities. Teaching will primarily be in the three mathematical programmes, but also in other study programmes at the university.
Please visit https://www.stillinger.aau.dk to see the full call text and to apply
Closing date for applications:
Contact: You may obtain further professional information from Professor Horia Cornean, phone: +45 9940 8879, e-mail: [email protected] or Head of Department Søren Højsgaard, phone: +45 9940 8801, e-mail: [email protected]
More information: https://www.stillinger.aau.dk/vis-stilling/?vacancy=1150397
Subspace Labs | Remote (based in SFBA)
Your Responsibilities
- Implement a decoupling of consensus and computation for an EVM style blockchain as described in our technical white paper.
- Develop a system of non-interactive fraud proofs based on an execution trace of incremental commitments to the global state root.
- Develop a VRF-based stake-weighted election mechanism for executors, distinct from the PoR-based space-weighted farmer election.
Basic Requirements
- Experience working with the internals of the EVM, ideally with Geth, Parity/OpenEthereum, or a Substrate based derivative.
- Theoretical background in distributed systems, such as consensus mechanisms, as well as cryptographic fundamentals.
- Strong knowledge of a modern systems programming language, such as Rust, C++, or Go and willing to learn Rust.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with proof-of-stake consensus, finality gadgets, stateless blockchains, super light clients, and leading blockchain scalability proposals.
- Familiarity with the Rust language and its ecosystem
- Familiarity with Substrate and the Polkadot ecosystem
- A passion for decentralized, peer-to-peer systems and Web3 technologies
Benefits
- A remote work environment with a high degree of autonomy and agency
- You will play a critical role in implementing a new layer one blockchain
- A competitive salary with generous token and equity grants.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Jeremiah Wagstaff
More information: https://jobs.lever.co/subspacelabs/9d8f9b6d-4141-4782-923a-2872a06c723e?lever-origin=applied&lever-source%5B%5D=IACR
Subspace Labs | Remote (based in SFBA)
Your Responsibilities
- Implement a fault-tolerant, load-balanced, and efficiently-retrievable distributed file-system based on the specifications in our white paper.
- Implement a simplified and streamlined Kademlia Distributed Hash Table (K-DHT) to serve as an indexing layer for the Subspace Network.
- Develop a torrent-style synchronization service for new farmers and a tit-for-tat bandwidth sharing mechanism for existing farmers.
Basic Requirements
- Experience employing or implementing peer-to-peer protocols including gossip networks, distributed hash tables, or distributed file systems.
- Theoretical background in distributed systems, such as peer-to-peer networking, as well as cryptographic fundamentals.
- Strong knowledge of a modern systems programming language, such as Rust, C++, or Go and willing to learn Rust.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with the LibP2P networking stack.
- Familiarity with the Rust language and its ecosystem
- Familiarity with Substrate and the Polkadot ecosystem
- A passion for decentralized, peer-to-peer systems and Web3 technologies
Benefits
- A remote work environment with a high degree of autonomy and agency
- You will play a critical role in implementing a new layer one blockchain
- A competitive salary with generous token and equity grants.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Jeremiah Wagstaff
More information: https://jobs.lever.co/subspacelabs/6b2c3833-0bbb-409e-9484-049679390756?lever-origin=applied&lever-source%5B%5D=IACR
Subspace Labs | Remote (based in SFBA)
Your Responsibilities
- Implement a new Nakamoto style consensus algorithm based on a proof-of-useful-storage of the history of the blockchain itself.
- Decouple consensus and computation between two distinct classes of nodes, storage farmers and staked executors, through a system of fraud proofs.
- Implement a series of novel scalability proposals to increase throughput, decrease latency, and achieve fast finality in a permissionless setting.
Basic Requirements
- Experience implementing blockchain consensus protocols, especially Nakamoto style protocols based on proofs of work, stake, or space.
- Theoretical background in distributed systems, consensus algorithms, and cryptographic fundamentals with a focus on Nakamoto style consensus.
- Strong knowledge of a modern systems programming language, such as Rust, C++, or Go and willing to learn Rust.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with the Rust language and its ecosystem
- Familiarity with Substrate and the Polkadot ecosystem
- Familiarity with proofs of space, storage, replication or space-time.
- A passion for decentralized, peer-to-peer systems and Web3 technologies
Benefits
- A remote work environment with a high degree of autonomy and agency
- You will play a critical role in implementing a new layer one blockchain
- A competitive salary with generous token and equity grants.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Jeremiah Wagstaff
More information: https://jobs.lever.co/subspacelabs/d5d62ccb-eaaf-43f4-83ad-11ebff2ce3a0?lever-origin=applied&lever-source%5B%5D=IACR
17 May 2021
Telecom Paris - Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Closing date for applications:
Contact: [email protected]
More information: https://institutminestelecom.recruitee.com/l/en/o/maitre-de-conferences-en-theorie-de-linformation-quantique-et-du-calcul-quantique-fh-a-telecom-paris-cdi
14 May 2021
Facebook AI Research, West Coast Labs
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. Kristin Lauter
More information: https://www.facebook.com/careers/v2/jobs/1973651836107576/
Technical University of Darmstadt
We are looking for an outstanding scientist who will represent the topic area of cybersecurity in research and teaching. Successful candidates should demonstrate an outstanding scientific profile, with high-impact research contributions in the area of cybersecurity. A research profile that focuses on emerging application areas (e.g., machine learning & data science, IoT, decentralized systems) or on core topics of cybersecurity (e.g., hardware and network security, privacy) is desired. Successful collaboration in international research teams, with industry, or across research disciplines is desirable.
The professorship is expected to strengthen the department’s research focus on cybersecurity and offers the opportunity to participate in joint research projects currently running at Technical University of Darmstadt. This in particular includes the DFG Collaborative Research Center “CROSSING”, the National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity ATHENE, and the Hessian Center for Artificial Intelligence.
In addition to excellent scientific credentials, we seek a strong commitment to teaching and experience in attracting third-party funding as well as participation in academic governance. The Technical University of Darmstadt has a strong focus on engineering science and information and communication technology. The Department of Computer Science is one of the leaders in research and teaching and regularly ranked among the top German departments.
Please submit applications in English with the usual attachments (CV including research and teaching achievements, list of publications, copies of diplomas) as well as a research and teaching statement, quoting the code number 221, to the Chair of the Department of Computer Science, Prof. Dr. Felix Wolf ([email protected]).
Further information: https://www.tu-darmstadt.de/universitaet/karriere_an_der_tu/stellenangebote/aktuelle_stellenangebote/stellenausschreibungen_detailansichten_1_40864
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Sebastian Faust, [email protected]
More information: https://www.tu-darmstadt.de/universitaet/karriere_an_der_tu/stellenangebote/aktuelle_stellenangebote/stellenausschreibungen_detailansichten_1_408640.en.jsp
Mondragon Unibertsitatea (Arrasate-Mondragon, Euskadi, Spain)
The Cybersecurity and Data Analytics research group at the University of Mondragon is looking for qualified applicants for a PhD position in Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
Currently standardized public key cryptography, upon which widely deployed secure internet protocols depend on, is vulnerable to Shor’s polynomial-time quantum algorithm for the factoring and discrete logarithm problems. Moreover, substantial advances in quantum computing in the past decade have re-assured the scientific community about the necessity to build quantum-resistant cryptosystems.
PQC has raised as the preferred solution to face the threat that quantum computers pose to secure communications systems. The ongoing standardization process run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to define new standards for public-key encryption, digital signatures and key-exchange schemes has only augmented the attention towards PQC.
There exist several alternative problems to classical public key cryptography. Lattice-based cryptography, multivariate cryptography, hash-based cryptography schemes, isogeny-based cryptography and code-based cryptography can be used to design cryptosystems secure against both classical and quantum computers and are thus regarded as PQC algorithms.
There exist many paramount ingredients to take into account when considering the transition of secure internet protocols such as TLS, OpenVPN, or WireGuard to PQC. For instance, one of the main challenges that PQC raises is that, when compared to classical public key cryptography, its key sizes, ciphertext sizes or signature sizes, are often much larger. Also, the performance of PQC algorithms is generally worse than the one provided by present standards, and all these aspects vary depending on the specific PQC algorithm.
We are looking for students who are willing to conduct research on the impact of transitioning nowadays widely deployed secure internet protocols to post-quantum cryptography.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Marc Manzano