International Association
for Cryptologic Research

Dfns is seeking Ph.D. students with a strong research background and an interest in applied cryptography for short-term (10-12 weeks), remote research internships. Areas of research interest include threshold cryptography, secure computation, zero-knowledge proofs, and blockchain security. Research internships will be available year-round, beginning in the summer of 2023 . We encourage applicants with different backgrounds who can offer unique perspectives to apply.
What You'll Do:

Pursue fundamental and applied research in collaboration with the research team

Work with the engineering team on technical problems that arise

Contribute to academic publications and blog posts

Contribute to the company's research roadmap

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

Be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Computer Science or related technical field.

Have an understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of cryptography.

Have familiarity with publishing in peer-reviewed conferences and journals.

Be passionate and knowledgeable about blockchains/web3 and their underlying technologies.

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Please send your CV to research-jobs@dfns.co Contact Xianrui Meng (xm@dfns.co) and Jon Katz (jkatz@dfns.co) for more information.

iTrust is a Cyber Security Research Center in SUTD and a National Satellite of Excellence in Singapore for securing critical infrastructure. iTrust hosts the world-class cyber-physical system (CPS) testbeds which are used for research, education, training, live-fire exercise, and technology validation.

We are looking for postdocs / research fellows with expertise on cybersecurity in general and CPS security in particular. The candidates should meet the following requirements.

A PhD in any computer science, computer engineering or related field.

Demonstrated expertise in computer networks and/or software testing and/or software security and/or applied cryptography and/or applied machine learning.

Have track record of strong R&D capability, with publications at leading cybersecurity conferences.

Working knowledge of the C/C++ or Python programming language.

Working knowledge in binary analysis and code reverse engineering is preferred.

Familiar with shipboard OT systems is preferred.

Fresh PhD graduates are welcome to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Successful candidates will be offered internationally competitive remuneration.

Interested candidates please send your CV to Prof. Jianying Zhou. Email: jianying_zhou (at) sutd.edu.sg. Home: http://jianying.space/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Jianying Zhou [jianying_zhou@sutd.edu.sg]

More information: http://jianying.space/

We seek to hire an outstanding PhD candidate. The successful candidate will participate in the activities of the CRISES research group, which focuses on theoretical advances for computer security and privacy. The University offers a 4-year PhD scholarship to work in an exciting international environment located at the sunny and mediterranean city of Tarragona, Spain.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Rolando Trujillo

More information: https://rolandotr.bitbucket.io/open-positions.html

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for a PhD or post-doctoral research position in quantum safe cryptography.

The aim of the project is to make strides towards the real-world usage of cryptographic schemes based on the difficulty of computing isogenies between elliptic curves or higher-dimensional Abelian varieties. In the past decade, through ups and downs, isogenies have emerged as an important foundation for cryptography, both pre- and post-quantum. Schemes for key exchange, digital signature, and even more advanced primitives are being consider today for real-world deployment, but there are still many gaps to close before the field can be considered mature. The project will shrink those gaps by researching the mathematical and algorithmic aspects of elliptic curves and Abelian varieties, as well as their secure and efficient implementation.

The successful candidate will be employed by the SNSF-funded project "CryptonIs: Advanced Cryptography Based on Isogenies", and will join the very dynamic Foundations of Cryptography group at IBM Research in Zurich, under the mentorship of Dr. Luca De Feo. The starting date can be any time between April 2023 and March 2024.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Luca De Feo

More information: https://www.zurich.ibm.com/careers/2023_007.html

The position is funded by the Norwegian Research Council in the projects: “Lightweight Cryptography for Future Smart Networks” and “OffPAD - Optimizing balance between high security and usability. An innovative approach to endpoint security”.

The NIST Post Quantum Cryptography Standardization is expected to end in 2024, and post-quantum cryptography will be required to secure all sensitive information in the years to come shortly after, e.g., in protocols such as TLS, SSH, FIDO and other systems. Additionally, NIST has announced a new call for quantum secure digital signature algorithms.

This project aims to conduct research on lightweight post-quantum protocols and primitives, including symmetric key primitives, and improve upon the frameworks used today regarding communication size, computation complexity and secure and efficient implementation of long-term security cryptographic primitives.

The postdoc will be part of the NTNU Applied Cryptology Lab, a multidisciplinary research group consisting of members from the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology and the Department of Mathematical Sciences at NTNU.

A list of possible, but not limited to, post-quantum cryptography research topics for the postdoctoral position are:

• Usability of lightweight primitives and protocols
• Low communication key exchange and encryption
• Lightweight ZKP and digital signatures
• Efficient implementations in HW and SW
• Side-channel security analysis

As a Postdoctoral Fellow you are normally paid from NOK 563 500 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. The period of employment is 3 years.

Your hosts will be Professor Danilo Gligoroski, Professor Stig Frode Mjølsnes and/or Associate Professor Tjerand Silde at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Tjerand Silde (email: tjerand.silde@ntnu.no)

More information: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/243244/postdoctoral-fellow-in-lightweight-post-quantum-cryptography

The Applied Cryptography Group at Technical University of Darmstadt offers a fully funded Ph.D. position as part of the ERC project CRYPTOLAYER. The goal of this project is to develop cryptographic tools to improve the privacy, scalability and security of next-generation blockchain protocols. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) threshold cryptography, second-layer protocols, cryptographic wallets, multiparty computation, zero-knowledge and more. You will conduct research and publish/present the results at top venues for research in cryptography and IT Security. The position is to be filled as soon as possible for initially 3 years with the possibility of an extension.

Your profile:

• Completed Master's degree (or equivalent) with excellent grades in computer science, mathematics, or a similar area.
• Strong mathematical and/or algorithmic/theoretical CS background
• Good knowledge in one of the topics mentioned above is a plus.
• Fluent in English

Your application should contain a CV, record of grades, a short motivation letter and at least one contact for a reference letter.

TU Darmstadt is a top research university for IT Security, Cryptography, and Computer Science in Europe. We offer an excellent working environment in the heart of the Frankfurt Metropolitan Area, which is internationally well-known for its high quality of life. The review of applications starts immediately until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Sebastian Faust (sebastian.faust@tu-darmstadt.de)

The School of Cyber Science and Engineering (formerly known as the School of Information Security Engineering) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University was founded in October 2000. It was the first school-level training base for high-level information security professionals in China and was jointly established by the Ministry of Education of China, the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. The undergraduate and postgraduate students of the school mainly come from the top 100 key high schools and 985/double first-class universities in China. The school is ranked among the best cyberspace security nationwide every year. The school has a solid foundation and strength in the field of academic research and technological innovation on cyberspace security. The school is committed to building a world-class academic research center, cultivating the talents of the country and society. The school is in great demand of a number of world renowned professors, outstanding young researchers, full-time research fellows and post-doctors. The school now has a few positions available at the rank of tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professors, tenured Full Professors as well as Research Assistants/Associates and Post-Doctors in theory and practice of cyberspace security.
Applicants should have (a) a doctoral degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Communication, Mathematics or Statistics; (b) an established track record in research and scholarship; (c) expertise in the cryptographic and security research areas; and (d) a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.
The school will provide highly competitive remuneration packages and assist applicants to apply for various national, provincial and ministerial level talent programs such as “Outstanding Youth Talents Program”, Shanghai “Talents Program”,etc. We will also assist on employment of spouses, schooling for children and medical care.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Chaoping Xing, emial: xingcp@sjtu.edu.cn;
Ni Liang, email: liangni@sjtu.edu

Xiamen University Malaysia is now seeking highly motivated, committed and qualified individuals for academic teaching positions in computer science and cyber security. Applicants must possess a PhD degree in a related discipline. The ideal candidate is expected to be able to support general computing subjects, as well as cyber security specialization subjects.

Applicants with specific teaching and/or research interests in FOUR 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
• Object-Oriented Programming-C++
• Object-Oriented Programming-Java
• ARM Assembly Language
• Computer Networks and Communication
• Compiler Principles
• Cyber Security
• Modern Cryptography
• Digital Forensics and Investigation
• Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
• Advanced Network Attack and Defence Technology
• Malware Analysis
• Cryptanalysis
• Big Data Analytics
• Biometrics
• Blockchain Technology

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are invited to submit a digital application packet to: iftekhar.salam@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:

1. Your current CV with publication (*Asterisk to indicate corresponding author, include Indexing & Quartile);
2. Cover letter;
3. List of courses from the above that you are able to support;
4. Evidence of academic qualifications;
5. 3-5 Full-Text publications (if applicable);
6. Teaching evaluation (if applicable);

The positions will remain open until filled. Applications with missing information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: iftekhar.salam@xmu.edu.my

The Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS) within the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Surrey is seeking to recruit a full-time Research Fellow in Data Resilience, Security and Privacy. The post is available with the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home. We welcome applicants who wish to pursue the role through flexible working patterns. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research within the context of the Defence Data Research Centre, funded by DSTL, in which SCCS is a partner, alongside the Universities of Exeter and Liverpool, and the Digital Catapult. The Centre is focusing on problems related to the use of data for Artificial Intelligence applications, particularly around the challenges of bringing raw data to the state where it can be used. We consider these problems within a defence context, such as logistics support, object tracking and data wrangling. SCCS is focused on the area of data resilience, security and privacy, considering problems such as the trustworthiness of data and issues around anonymisation. The post holder will benefit from the research environment provided by the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security, an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre. The Centre’s broader research agenda is in the areas of trusted computing, data privacy, privacy preserving security, applied cryptography, and a range of cyber security topics. The post will also offer an excellent opportunity for a researcher to develop their own research agenda within the area of data resilience, security and privacy, and to work collaboratively in a team of colleagues working on related projects around privacy and security. It will also provide an excellent opportunity to influence research directions during the course of the appointment. The successful candidate will work under the direction of Professor Steve Schneider together with the support of other colleagues at Surrey and DDRC. Researchers with an interest in data security and in its role within AI applications are encouraged to apply.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Steve Schneider: s.schneider@surrey.ac.uk

More information: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=13080&forced=2

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, to work on the EPSRC-funded project “PKC-Sec: Security Analysis of Classical and Post-Quantum Public Key Cryptography Assumptions”. The successful post holder is expected to start as soon as possible after accepting the position and will be based in the Department of Computer Science and its highly regarded Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS), working with Dr. Robert Granger.

The aim of the project is to research and develop algorithms for solving computational problems that are foundational to the security of public key cryptography, both now and in the future. In particular, it will study: the discrete logarithm problem in finite fields of fixed characteristic, for which an efficient classical algorithm is potentially on the horizon; the security of the Legendre pseudo-random function, which is extremely well suited for multi-party computation and is used in the proof of custody construction within Ethereum, but is not so well-studied; and finally the security of supersingular isogeny-based post-quantum cryptography, which although a relatively young field offers many very promising applications. Due to their nature, any cryptographic assumptions based on mathematical constructions are potentially weaker than currently believed, and the project will deepen our understanding and assess the hardness of these natural and fundamental problems.

The postholder will be responsible for conducting research into the three aforementioned areas, working alongside Dr. Granger and in collaboration with the official project partners: the Ethereum Foundation; PQShield; and K.U. Leuven, namely, Prof. Frederik Vercauteren and members of this group within COSIC. The successful applicant is expected to have a PhD (gained or near completion), or equivalent professional experience in computer science or a related subject, in technical areas relevant to the envisioned research.

For informal inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Robert Granger (r.granger@surrey.ac.uk). This is a fixed term contract for up to 2 years. The application deadline is 16th April 2023.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Robert Granger

More information: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=13154&forced=2

We are looking for a research/senior research fellow for 2 years in the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security. The post is to conduct research in secure systems. The area of focus will be systems architectures and formal verification and the application area of interest is primarily systems that require the provision of authentication and attestation. The centre is renowned for its security, distributed systems and verification research with leading publications, excellent links with industry and international standard bodies. It is an exiting time to join the centre as we are already working on research in the areas of passwordless authentication, swarm attestation and much more.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Professor Helen Treharne (h.treharne@surrey.ac.uk)

More information: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CYF414/research-fellow-senior-research-fellow-in-secure-systems

Description We are seeking applicants for fully funded Ph.D. positions at Université de Montréal, the birthplace of quantum cryptography. The position is funded as part of the QUébec Ontario consoRtium on quantUM protocols (QUORUM). As a member of of the Consortium, candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with Canada's foremost experts in cryptography and quantum information. Candidates will have the opportunity to undertake high-quality research in one of the following topics:

• New cryptographic protocols based on uniquely quantum phenomena
• Security of classical cryptography against quantum adversaries
• Cryptography based on the hardness of keeping qubits in quantum superposition
• Quantum zero-knowledge proof systems
• Quantum multiparty secure computation
• Quantum money

Requirements The ideal applicant will have a strong background in theoretical computer science and mathematics, knowledge of cryptography and/or quantum information, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Information on the Ph.D. program can be found here: https://diro.umontreal.ca/english/programs/graduate-programs/phd-in-computer-science/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Philippe Lamontagne (philippe.lamontagne.1@umontreal.ca)

Job Responsibilities: 1. Focus on the commercialization of cryptographic public key zero-knowledge proofs in the blockchain field. 2. Participate in the theoretical research and design implementation of various rollups of the blockchain cutting-edge technology layer2. 3. Research on key blockchain technologies such as interactive verifiable computing and zero-knowledge proof. 4. Research and design the landing application of the combination of blockchain and zero-knowledge proof technology. 5. It is possible to explore future research extensions of cryptography public key zero-knowledge proofs in various fields of new infrastructure in a forward-looking manner. job requirements: 1. Master degree or above in cryptography, mathematics, computer and other related majors. 2. In the later stage, you can master one of the Rust mainstream blockchain system development languages, and you can carry out self-engineering. 3. Familiar with the principles and codes of common public key algorithms such as cryptography rsa, ecdsa, and ecdh, and master the use of cryptographic algorithms and open source libraries. bonus: 1. Master the design principles of blockchain technology, be familiar with a common blockchain open source project, and have actual blockchain implementation scenarios and implementation experience are preferred. 2. Researchers with zero-knowledge proof, homomorphic encryption, ring signature, aggregate signature, and threshold signature are preferred. 3. Researchers with various cryptography technologies in the blockchain are preferred.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: judith.li@protocol.ai - please send CV's to this email

More information: https://github.com/ipfs-force-community

The School of Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences (EPMS) at Royal Holloway, University of London comprises the Departments of Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, Mathematics and Physics. We are pleased to announce that the School is embarking on an ambitious period of expansion in data science, artificial intelligence, computing, information security, digital engineering and physical science and, as part of this expansion, applications are invited for three Lectureships within the Department of Information Security.

The Department of Information Security has a record of outstanding research and hosts established research groups in Systems and Software Security, Smart Card and Internet of Things Security, Cryptography, Interdisciplinary Security, and Ethnography.

For one of the posts, we are looking for applicants with interests that would support our new Media Broadcasting Security Centre (MBSC). For the other two we welcome applications from a broad range of areas related to information security, especially those with expertise and experience in software and systems security and applications of AI in security. Applicants should either have, or have the potential for producing, high quality publications and attracting significant research funding. Applicants will have a track record demonstrated excellence, or will show the potential for excellence, in delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and the supervision of both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The post holder will be expected to contribute strongly to the development of research impact, and the successful applicant will have, or have the potential to have, a strong track record in this area.

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. There will be also the opportunity to develop and deliver postgraduate programmes at our Central London campus, located in Bloomsbury.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Chris Mitchell (c.mitchell@rhul.ac.uk).

More information: https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=0323-132

If you enjoy solving challenging problems, having an impact on a fast-paced remotely managed team and like being surrounded by inspiring coworkers, then keep reading!

We bring to life fast, permissionless, decentralized computation. The Nillion team are looking for talented cryptographers to help build a new paradigm in decentralized computing with the aim of redefining network computation on private data.

As a Cryptographer at Nillion you will learn, design, and implement cryptographic protocols within the larger framework of distributed and decentralized systems. You will be responsible for turning groundbreaking research into commercially viable and reliable products by analyzing, proposing, and validating innovative software solutions within a decentralized computing environment.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Roisin Kavanagh

More information: https://apply.workable.com/nillion/j/172D91EBF3/

We offer the opportunity to pursue a PhD in the field of 5G/6G cybersecurity in an excellent academic and research environment. As common in Germany, you will be employed full-time (part-time available upon request) at the university with a gross salary of approx. 52k Euro for the first year.

Together with cooperation partners from industry and academia, you will research the cyber security of future industrial 5G/6G communication networks with regard to efficient end-to-end security in the area of critical infrastructures and/or the detection of attacks on 5G/6G networks in production as part of research projects funded by the German Federal Office for Information Security. You will have the opportunity to actively develop and work on your own research topic in this highly topical and internationally visible research area in order to lay the foundations for your PhD project.

The research activities in our group typically include not only the design of new security processes but also their implementation and evaluation. To this end, you will work closely with students in the context of final theses, international research internships, and the supervision of student and research assistants. As part of this job, you will be expected to work independently on challenging research projects in the field of cybersecurity for industrial 5G/6G communications. This activity includes, among other things, the preparation of scientific publications, the participation in (and organization of) project meetings, the transfer of project results in courses, and the presentation of project results at international conferences.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Dr. Martin Henze, henze@cs.rwth-aachen.de

More information: https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/kbag/file/V000004739/

The cryptography research group at the Institute of Cybersecurity and Cryptology (iC2), University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia, is recruiting a post-doc position in post-quantum cryptography. The research group at iC2, UOW is one of the largest research hubs in cryptography in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The group regularly publishes cutting-edge results at top conferences and journals on cryptography and cybersecurity. The position is for 2 years, with a competitive salary package. The candidate must hold a PhD degree in cryptography or a related area, and should have publications at top-tier venues in Cryptography, Theoretical Computer Science or Security. How to apply: Send your CV and your two best papers to Dr Khoa Nguyen (khoa@uow.edu.au). Deadline: 15 April 2023.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Khoa Nguyen (https://sites.google.com/view/khoantt/, khoa@uow.edu.au)

Our mission is to unlock the collaborative power of communities by making Web3 universally easy to use, access, and build on Working with ConsenSys puts you at the forefront of an evolving paradigm, transforming our society for the better. We fundamentally believe blockchain is the next generation of technology that can lay the foundation for a more just and equitable society.  Blockchain tech is just over 10 years old. Ethereum itself is still a toddler and we’re far from reaching our full potential. You’ll get to work on the tools, infrastructure, and apps that scale these platforms to billions of users.  ______________What you’ll do: We seek a highly experienced Cryptography Researcher to join our team and work on cutting-edge projects related to zkEVM Prover. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cryptography and experience in research and development, as well as a passion for exploring new technologies and finding innovative solutions. _______________Key Responsibilities: - Conduct research and development on a zkEVM Prover, its proof system and its implementation. Develop new cryptographic techniques and algorithms to improve zkEVM Prover performance and functionality. Collaborate with other researchers and engineers to share knowledge and advance the state of the art. Write technical papers and present research findings at conferences and workshops Stay current with new technologies and industry trends related to zkEVM Prover and cryptography.

__________Qualifications: Strong background in cryptography, with a focus on zero-knowledge proof systems. Experience with research and development, including writing technical papers and presenting at conferences. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Tazmin Jaffer

More information: https://consensys.net/open-roles/gh_jid?gh_jid=4879380

We are looking for a Research Associate to contribute, in the frame of an EU funded project, to the research and the development of solutions in the area of security and privacy, with a special focus on distributed systems and blockchain security.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience in system security and distributed systems
• Experience in blockchain technologies
• Experience in software development with programming languages such as Python, Golang, Java, or C/C++
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English

Our work ranges from foundational research and IPR creation to prototype development for NEC products and services.

At NEC Laboratories Europe, we provide a collaborative, team-working environment that supports your career aspirations. Our working language is English. The position is initially limited to two years.

NEC Laboratories Europe is located in the beautiful city of Heidelberg, Germany. Home office schemes within the country may be offered. Heidelberg is an international and lively city with a large number of exciting cultural, entertainment, and outdoor activities.

To apply, please follow the link to the job description by clicking on the job title, or paste:

https://jobs.neclab.eu/jobs/openings/staff/NEC-NLE-2301-461-SEC-1-Research_Associate_%5b2301_461_SEC%5d.pdf

Application deadline: March 27, 2023

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Giorgia Marson (giorgia.marson@neclab.eu)

More information: https://jobs.neclab.eu/jobs/openings/staff/NEC-NLE-2301-461-SEC-1-Research_Associate_%5b2301_461_SEC%5d.pdf

Description: The Cryptology Group at CWI in Amsterdam invites applications for a 3-year postdoc position within the NWO NWA consortium project HAPKIDO. The successful candidate is expected to do cutting edge research on the topic of post-quantum cryptography. The position is with a flexible starting date, available as of immediately.
Requirements: Candidates are required to hold a PhD in mathematics or computer science, with a specialization in cryptology, and they are expected to have a good knowledge of post-quantum cryptography and/or of quantum information science in general. Candidates must have a strong track record (ideally with publications at IACR conferences) and good academic writing and presentation skills. An additional plus is an interest in practical aspects of the migration to post-quantum secure schemes.
Application: Applications should include a detailed CV, a motivation letter, and at least three references, and they should be sent to the below email address. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Serge Fehr (serge.fehr@cwi.nl)