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27 December 2021
University of California, Santa Cruz (CSE Dept.)
The Computer Science and Engineering Department of the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for PhD students and Post-doctoral fellows in the topics of (applied) cryptography, security and privacy, secure databases and systems. Applicants should have a background/interest in cryptography, searchable encryption, databases and systems, oblivious RAM and oblivious computation, secure multi-party computation, hardware enclaves, computer & cloud security.
Closing Date for Application: January 10, 2022
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Assistant Prof. Ioannis Demertzis, idemertz (at) ucsc.edu
More information: http://idemertzis.com/UCSC_PHD_Postdoc_Openings.pdf
Spring Labs; Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, California
This role is responsible for design and specification of next-generation systems leveraging partial, somewhat, and fully homomorphic encryption. You will interact closely with Software Engineering and Product teams to ensure our newest products are effective, usable, performant and scalable.
Although Spring Labs has an in-office culture fostering a highly creative and collaborative environment, full-remote is acceptable for this role for the right candidate.
If you are motivated by solving real-world problems and want to work alongside veteran cryptographers and world-class engineers, we want to hear from you.
What you'll do- Design secure, novel, performant systems using cutting edge cryptography
- Author specifications, patents and papers detailing the systems and techniques that will underpin our next generation of products
- Communicate complex designs to engineers and support them in the implementation
- Educate technical and non-technical stakeholders on our tools and technologies
- Ph.D. – Cryptography, Math, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline
- Strong background in design and evaluation of cryptographic primitives and protocols
- Preferably-extensive experience in homomorphic encryption schemes and underlying structures such as lattices, and their optimizations
- Robust interest in pursuing research/architecture of systems-level applications of cryptography pertaining to practical utilization of homomorphic encryption, oblivious transfer, secure multiparty computation, proxy re-encryption, privacy-preserving entity resolution, private information retrieval, private function evaluation, and functional encryption
- Genuine desire to maximize team output, e.g., exercise an established capability to cryptanalyze contributions of others
- Ability to implement prototypes and working knowledge of cryptographic libraries a plus
Closing date for applications:
Contact: David W. Kravitz, Director of Research, david@springlabs.com
Katie Thompson, Director of Human Resources, katiet@springlabs.com
More information: https://jobs.lever.co/springlabs/35c6327f-1ef9-47a8-b08c-3e79c45e2c23
23 December 2021
Aalto University & Helsinki University, Department of Computer Science, Espoo/Helsinki, Finland
We offer the possibility to participate and take initiative in leading-edge research in a young and growing research environment with 10 professors and their teams working on foundational topics in the Helsinki area at Aalto University and the University of Helsinki (*). The postdoctoral researcher positions are full-time research positions for a duration of one year, with the possibility of extension to a second year by mutual consent. Travel funding is available for travel permitted by the pandemic situation. Participation in teaching of advanced courses and thesis instruction is possible and encouraged, with 5-10% allocation of the total working time.
(*) https://research.cs.aalto.fi/theory/
Supervisors:
Closing date for applications:
Contact:
More information: https://www.hiit.fi/open-calls/
20 December 2021
Brandenburgische Technische Universität
Junior Researcher / PhD Student, limited to 2 years, full time, with possibility for extension
Our chair performs research and teaching in the area of IT Security with a strong focus on Network Security and Online Privacy. Our goal is to advance the state of the art in research and to educate qualified computer scientists in the area of IT Security who are able to meet the challenges of the growing demand on securing IT Systems and provide data protection in various areas of our life and society. More information about us can be found at https://www.b-tu.de/en/fg-it-sicherheit.
Tasks:
Active research in the area of intrusion detection systems (IDS) for critical infrastructures, secure cyber-physical systems, and artificial intelligence / machine learning for traffic analysis.
Implementation and evaluation of new algorithms and methods.
Cooperation and knowledge transfer with industrial partners.
Publication of scientific results.
Assistance with teaching.
The employment takes place with the goal of doctoral graduation (obtaining a PhD degree). Requirements:
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related disciplines.
Strong interest in IT security and/or networking and distributed systems.
Knowledge of at least one programming language (C++, Java, etc.) and one scripting language (Perl, Python, etc.) or strong willingness to quickly learn new programming languages.
Linux/Unix skills.
Knowledge of data mining, machine learning, statistics and result visualization concepts is of advantage.
Excellent working knowledge of English; German is of advantage
Excellent communication skills.
For more information about the vacant position please contact Prof. A. Panchenko (E-Mail: itsec-jobs.informatik@lists.b-tu.de).
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. Andriy Panchenko
More information: https://www.b-tu.de/en/fg-it-sicherheit
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. Antony Franklin, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India.
More information: https://newslab.iith.ac.in/
University of Luxembourg
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. Dr. Thomas Engel (admin-engel@uni.lu).
18 December 2021
Research & Development Group, Horizen Labs; Milano, Italy
Our Core Engineering Team is an innovative and collaborative group of researchers and software engineers who are dedicated to the design and development of world-class blockchain-based products. We are looking for a cryptographer, or applied cryptographer, to join our growing crypto team based in Milan, Italy. Currently, the team is developing a protocol suite for SNARK-based proof-composition, but its duties reach beyond that, developing privacy-enhancing solutions for our sidechain ecosystem.
Responsabilities- Design privacy-enhancing technology built on SNARK-based protocols
- Perform collaborative research and assist technical colleagues in their development work
- Participate in standards-setting
- Ph.D. in mathematics, computer science, or cryptography
- Solid foundations in zero-knowledge and cryptographic protocols
- Publications in acknowledged venues on applied or theoretical cryptography, preferably cryptographic protocols or PETs
- Strong problem-solving skills
- The ability to work in a team setting as well as autonomously
- Foundations in blockchain technology and experience in reading Rust are a plus
- A competitive salary plus pre-series A stock options
- Flexible working hours, including the possibility of remote working
- The opportunity to work with talented minds on challenging topics in this field, including the most recent advancements in zero-knowledge
- A nice and informal team setting to conduct research and development of high-quality open source solutions
If you are interested in this position, you might want to take a look at our recent publications (IACR eprints 2021/930, 2021/399, 2020/123) and our latest podcast on zeroknowledge.fm (Episode 178). For further questions, please contact the email below.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: recruiting@horizenlabs.io
More information: https://horizenlabs.io/careers/job/?gh_jid=4116067004
Basque Center for Applied Mathematics - BCAM
BCAM is an research center of applied mathematics located in Bilbao. Its research is transversal, covering from core developments in mathematics to the most applied aspects. It enjoys the Severo Ochoa distinction (the highest rank distinction for research centers in Spain). The position is the framework of the creation of a new research line in (post-quantum) cryptography, which falls within the Basque strategy on Quantum computing, Quantum Cryptography and Quantum save Cryptography. The research line will be lead by Prof. Ignacio Luengo (UCM, Madrid), with the collaboration of Prof. Jintai Ding (Tsinghua University).
Applications at: http://www.bcamath.org/en/research/job/ic2021-12-postdoctoral-fellow-on-post-quantum-cryptography
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Enquiries about the position can be sent to iluengo@mat.ucm.es
More information: http://www.bcamath.org/en/research/job/ic2021-12-postdoctoral-fellow-on-post-quantum-cryptography
UConn, Computer Science and Engineering Dept.
The positions provide a great opportunity for students with interest in interdisciplinary projects that combine knowledge from various fields towards the design of secure systems and protocols. We target real-world timely problems and aim to provide secure and practical solutions backed by rigorous foundations and efficient implementations/thorough performance testing. We are also interested in conceptual projects that contribute in bridging the gap between theory and practice of Cryptography. For more information about our current and previous projects please check https://ghadaalmashaqbeh.github.io/research/.
For interested students, please send your CV to ghada@uconn.edu and provide any relevant information about the topics you want to work on and the skills/related background you have.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Ghada Almashaqbeh
More information: https://ghadaalmashaqbeh.github.io/
University of Southern Denmark, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science; Odense, Denmark
The Section of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Programming Languages at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark (main campus, Odense) invites applications for tenure-track assistant professor positions in Computer Science.
Application deadline: 15 February 2022.
Link to the call: https://www.sdu.dk/da/service/ledige_stillinger/1180362?sc_lang=en
The University of Southern Denmark wishes its staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Closing date for applications:
Contact:
Please feel free to reach out to Professor Fabrizio Montesi (fmontesi@imada.sdu.dk) or Assistant Professor Ruben Niederhagen (niederhagen@imada.sdu.dk) for more information.
More information: https://www.sdu.dk/da/service/ledige_stillinger/1180362?sc_lang=en
Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Bo-Yin Yang (by at crypto.tw)
Kai-Min Chung (kmchung at iis.sinica.edu.tw)
15 December 2021
Multiple academic teaching positions (Lecturer/ Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor/ Professor)
Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Malaysia
Xiamen University Malaysia is now seeking highly motivated, committed and qualified individuals for academic teaching positions in computer science and cyber security.
Candidates in any areas of computer science and cyber security are welcome to apply. Preferences will be given to candidates with expertise in, but not limited to, cyber security, mathematics, cryptology, network security, digital forensics. Applicants must possess a PhD degree in a related discipline.
Applicants with specific teaching and research interests in TWO OR MORE of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Calculus
- Linear Algebra
- Discrete Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics
- Design & Analysis of Algorithms
- Computer Composition
- Operating Systems
- Cyber Security
- Modern Cryptography
- Digital Forensics and Investigation
- Network Attack and Defence Technology
- Big Data Analytics
- Malware Analysis
- Cryptanalysis
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are invited to submit a digital application packet to: recruit_academic@xmu.edu.my
The subject line of your email must include: your name, relevant academic discipline, and the specific position for which you are applying for. All application packets must include the following attachments:
- Your detailed and current CV with publication (*Asterisk to indicate corresponding author, include Indexing & Quartile);
- Cover letter stating the source of job advertisement;
- Evidence of academic qualifications (Bachelor, Master & PhD Certificate; Bachelor, Master & PhD Transcripts and Professional Certificates);
- 3-5 Full-Text publications (if applicable);
- Teaching evaluation (if applicable);
- Two academic references (at least one of them is the applicant’s current/most recent employer).
Closing date for applications:
Contact: recruit_academic@xmu.edu.my
More information: http://www.xmu.edu.my/2019/1010/c16257a379935/page.htm
NTT Research, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
The CIS Lab continually seeks the top minds and rising stars in cryptography research, with internship and postdoctoral research positions available starting in 2022. All positions will be in-person at our Sunnyvale office. Applications should be submitted by December 20 to guarantee full consideration.
Postdoctoral research positions are available with an initial duration of one year, and the possibility of extension to two years. Postdocs will be matched with a host from the lab, but are welcome to collaborate with any of our world-class scientists. Applicants should have or expect to have a PhD degree relating to cryptography, computer security, or theoretical computer science by summer 2022.
For further information and to apply, please visit https://careers.ntt-research.com/cis
Closing date for applications:
Contact: cis.careers@ntt-research.com
More information: https://careers.ntt-research.com/cis
09 December 2021
Ruhr-Universitaet, Faculty of Computer Science, Bochum, Germany
An Associate Professorship with Tenure Track for Human Factors in Security and Privacy is to be filled at the Faculty of Computer Science of Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Applicants should have an excellent track record in research and teaching in at least one of the following areas:
- Human aspects affecting the design, implementation, and use of cryptography,
- Planning and conduct of empirical studies with end-users, security experts, and software developers, investigating topics such as usable authentication, mobile security, secure messaging,
- Application of qualitative and quantitative methods in IT security research, and development of new methods.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. Alexander May, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science
08 December 2021
CDT in Cyber Security for the Everyday. Royal Holloway University. Egham, Surrey, UK
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prospective applicants are welcome to discuss with Guidi Schmitz
More information: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/cdt
CDT in Cyber Security for the Everyday. Royal Holloway University. Egham, Surrey, UK
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr Rachel Player
More information: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/cdt
CDT in Cyber Security for the Everyday. Royal Holloway University. Egham, Surrey, UK
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prospective applicants are welcome to discuss with Professor Martin Albrecht
More information: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/cdt
Technische Univversität Darmstadt
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. Dr. Marc Fischlin, E-Mail: jobs@cx.tu-darmstadt.de
More information: https://www.tu-darmstadt.de/universitaet/karriere_an_der_tu/stellenangebote/aktuelle_stellenangebote/stellenausschreibungen_detailansichten_1_442368.en.jsp
06 December 2021
NTT Research, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Shin'ichiro Matsuo (Shinichiro.Matsuo@ntt-research.com)
More information: https://careers.ntt-research.com/cis
Basque Center for Applied Mathematics (BCAM), in Bilbao
BCAM is an research center of applied mathematics located in Bilbao. Its research is transversal, covering from core developments in mathematics to the most applied aspects. It enjoys the Severo Ochoa distinction (the highest rank distinction for research centers in Spain). The position is the framework of the creation of a new research line in (post-quantum) cryptography, which falls within the Basque strategy on Quantum computing, Quantum Cryptography and Quantum safe Cryptography. The research line will be lead by Prof. Ignacio Luengo (UCM, Madrid), with the collaboration of Prof. Jintai Ding (Tsinghua University).
Deadline for applications is 12/31/2020.
More details, and application link are available here: https://www.bcamath.org/en/research/job
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Ignacio Luengo (iluengo@ucm.es)
More information: https://www.bcamath.org