International Association
for Cryptologic Research

We are looking for two motivated PhD students in the area of cryptography. The candidates will work at the Institute of Cybersecurity and Cryptology at the University of Wollongong. The research topic is public-key cryptography, especially about post-quantum cryptography and privacy-preserving cryptography. The positions are fully funded and will start at 1st July 2024 or thereafter. The period of the position is 3 years. The applicants should have a solid background in Computer Science or Mathematics (or relevant fields). Furthermore, it is preferable that the applicants have some research experience in the field of (public-key) cryptography. If interested, please send your CV, transcripts and a short paragraph about your research background and research interest to contact.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Zuoxia Yu (given name_first name at uow.edu.au)

The Security and Privacy Research Unit at TU Wien is offering a fully funded PhD position in Formal Methods for Security and Privacy under the supervision of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Matteo Maffei.
Your profile:

• Master degree in computer science or equivalent (degree completion by employment start)
• Excellent English, communication, and teamwork skills
• Background in formal methods (e.g., automated reasoning, type systems, or proof assistants) or cryptography
• Experience in research is a plus

We offer:

• A job in an internationally renowned group, which regularly publishes in top security venues, and consists of an international, diverse, and inclusive team with expertise in formal methods, cryptography, security, privacy, and blockchains
• Diverse research topics in formal methods for security and privacy, with a specific focus on cryptographic protocols and blockchains
• An international English-speaking environment (German not required)
• A competitive salary
• Flexible hours

Applications are to be performed online (https://tools.spycode.at/recruiting/call/5). The application material should include:

• Motivation letter
• Bachelor/Master’s transcripts
• Publication list (if available)
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for two referees

We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Applications are welcome until the position is filled. The applications will be evaluated in a bi-weekly fashion, and applicants will be contacted only in case they are selected for an interview.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Matteo Maffei

More information: https://tools.spycode.at/recruiting/call/5

We are looking for a junior professor (tenure track) in privacy technologies. More specifically this research will concentrate on privacy technologies with an integrated view on technical, legal and user aspects. The research program should address privacy enhancing technologies focusing on one or more of the following areas: computing on encrypted data (MPC, FHE, ..), zero-knowledge protocols, identity management, privacy-friendly authentication protocols, network level privacy, distributed ledgers, and context-based services. It is expected that the research touches a broad range of application areas. As a junior researcher you will be appointed as tenure track assistant professor (“tenure track docent”) for a period of 5 years, starting in 2024Q4. After this period and a positive evaluation, you obtain a tenured position as associate professor.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected], [email protected]

We are looking for a postdoc with expertise on electronic-voting or related topics. The successful post holder is expected to start 1 May 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter and will run until 31st October 2026. The position will be based in the Department of Computer Science and its highly regarded Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS), working with Dr. Cătălin Drăgan.

The Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS) is a widely recognized centre of excellence for cyber security research and teaching. There are approximately 17 permanent academic members and 15 non-academic researchers with expertise on voting, formal modelling and verification, applied cryptography, trust systems, social media, communication and networks, and blockchain and distributed ledger technologies over key sectors such as government, finance, communications, transport and cross-sector technologies.

Qualifications:

• We are looking for applicants that demonstrate strong research and analytical skills, have strong communication skills and enthusiasm for developing their own research ideas.
• Applicants should have expertise in one of the following areas: e-voting, or formal verification of cryptographic protocols, or provable security.
• A PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other closely related area (or be on course of getting one very soon at the time of application).

To apply use https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=13834

For informal enquiries and further information please contact Dr. Cătălin Drăgan.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Cătălin Drăgan [email protected]

More information: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=13834

Description
As Cryptographic Engineering Lead you are responsible for defining the roadmap for cryptographic innovation consistent with the requirements of different projects that are developed in the company and delivering of the cryptographic primitives implementation.
Duties

Define a short, mid and long term roadmap for implementation of cryptographic primitives.

Synchronize with the Technical Manager, and CTO to validate the roadmap, requirements and strategy for the cryptographic engineering team.

Interact and coordinate with research, engineering and product management teams.

Define and structure the team that is required to satisfy this roadmap.

Manage a team of cryptographers, organize the development methodologies and enforce the best practices defined by the engineering division.

Provide secure implementations of the cryptographic primitives that are required by IO projects.

Read and review cryptographic research papers and contribute when possible to implement them as prototypes.

Design, specify, implement, improve cryptographic primitives in production-grade software.

Review, integrate, improve common cryptographic primitives, and translate them to other programming languages
Key Competencies

Senior expertise in developing cryptographic primitives in C/C++ and Rust

Senior expertise in standard cryptography domains Ability to learn new domains like zero knowledge proofs and MPC and project innovation roadmaps

Understanding and experience of implementing cryptographic primitives delivered by researchers

Experience with formal verification and security audits of cryptographic libraries

Expertise in security best practices

Experience with quick check or other property-based testing Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Education / Experience

A Master or PhD degree such as computer science, software engineering, mathematics or a related technical discipline. A solid experience in managing small teams of cryptographic engineers.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected]

More information: https://apply.workable.com/io-global/j/A7EE304D9F/

We are looking for candidates to work in a digital trust project. The candidates are expected to meet the following requirements.

* A PhD degree in computer science or related fields

* Good background in cybersecurity and digital forensics.

* Experience in biometric-based authentication for smartphone users.

* Practical experience in machine learning and AI.

* Strong analytical skill.

* Publication records in *top* cybersecurity conferences/journals.

* Good programming skill in C/C++ and Python/Java.

* Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

* Great team player.

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 protected]].

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Jianying Zhou [[email protected]].

More information: http://jianying.space/

Two postdoc positions in the research group of Julian Loss at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Saarbrücken, Germany. The positions are for two years, funded by ERC project CRYPTOSYSTEMS.

Our research focuses on cryptography and its applications to distributed computing, e.g., making consensus and blockchain protocols more secure and scalable.

The candidate should have a strong background in cryptography or distributed computing.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Julian Loss

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

The Security and Privacy Research Unit at TU Wien is offering a fully funded PhD position under the supervision of Dr. Zeta (Georgia) Avarikioti and Univ.-Prof. Dr. Matteo Maffei. If you are interested, please apply at https://tools.spycode.at/recruiting/call/4.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Zeta Avarikioti and Mattero Maffei

More information: https://tools.spycode.at/recruiting/call/4

We are looking for motivated postdoctoral candidates with experience using zero-knowledge proofs in cutting edge applications and hardware acceleration. The candidate will be working with the Adaptive Computing and Embedded Systems (ACES) Lab at UC San Diego, led by Farinaz Koushanfar. In particular, the student will be working on incorporating zero-knowledge proofs into emerging learning paradigms. Alongside this, the candidate should have experience with GPU/FPGA acceleration, as they will be collaborating with senior PhD students to build an end-to-end zero-knowledge proof accelerator. This position is fully-funded.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
• Strong ability in at least C/C++ or Rust
• Familiarity with popular open-source zero-knowledge proof frameworks
• Publication record in top venues, with proven research record around zero-knowledge proofs
• Strong theoretical understanding of zero-knowledge proofs and its various constructions
• Ability to work on-site in San Diego

To apply, please send your CV to Farinaz Koushanfar at the email: [email protected]

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Farinaz Koushanfar ([email protected])

We are looking for motivated postdoctoral candidates with experience in applied cryptography and privacy-preserving computation. The candidate will be working with the Adaptive Computing and Embedded Systems (ACES) Lab at UC San Diego, led by Farinaz Koushanfar. In particular, the student will be working at the intersection of computational healthcare applications and privacy-preserving computation. The researcher will be given the freedom to analyze different privacy-preserving protocols and collaborate with medical professionals to create innovative solutions. This position is fully-funded.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
• Strong ability in at least C/C++, Python, or Rust
• Familiarity with popular open-source privacy-preserving computation frameworks
• Publication record in top venues, with proven research record in applied cryptography or adjacent field
• Strong applied cryptography skills
• Ability to work on-site in San Diego

To apply, please send your CV to Farinaz Koushanfar at the email: [email protected]

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Farinaz Koushanfar ([email protected])

Software Security Researcher Who We Are The Cryptography Research Center (CRC) brings together theoretical and applied cryptographers to contribute to the proliferation of this ever-evolving ecosystem. Our world-class cryptography experts collaborate with key industry players to offer advanced solutions to address the threats faced by today’s digital societies. CRC is part of the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a global scientific research center attracting the world’s foremost scientists and researchers. TII leads worldwide advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous robotics, quantum computing, cryptography and quantum communications, directed energy, secure communication, smart devices, advanced materials, and propulsion and space technologies, and biotechnology fields. What We Do We design, analyze, and implement cryptographic algorithms and protocols using in-depth technical expertise that encompasses fundamental classical and post-quantum cryptography research, applied cryptography engineering, and research on theoretical and practical cryptanalytic techniques. Responsibilities Participate in security evaluations of in-house and 3rd-party developed products Conduct R&D activities in the areas of vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploit development/mitigation bypass Required skills BSc/MSc in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related Significant hands-on experience doing reverse engineering of ARM/AARCH64/RISC-V binaries using IDA Pro or Ghidra Hands-on experience with fuzzing (AFL, FuzzTest/centipede) and debugging tools (GDB) Experience performing source code reviews of large code bases Experience with advanced exploitation techniques Proficient with C/C++ and Python Nice to have skills PhD degree in software security or related Proven experience in security/vulnerability research (e.g., papers, CVEs for RCE/LPE)

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected]

Who We Are The Cryptography Research Center (CRC) brings together theoretical and applied cryptographers to contribute to the proliferation of this ever-evolving ecosystem. Our world-class cryptography experts collaborate with key industry players to offer advanced solutions to address the threats faced by today’s digital societies. CRC is part of the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a global scientific research center attracting the world’s foremost scientists and researchers. TII leads worldwide advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous robotics, quantum computing, cryptography and quantum communications, directed energy, secure communication, smart devices, advanced materials, and propulsion and space technologies, and biotechnology fields. What We Do We design, analyze, and implement cryptographic algorithms and protocols using in-depth technical expertise that encompasses fundamental classical and post-quantum cryptography research, applied cryptography engineering, and research on theoretical and practical cryptanalytic techniques. Responsibilities Participate in security evaluations of in-house and 3rd-party developed products Conduct R&D activities in the areas of vulnerability research, hardware security, side-channel analysis, and fault injection attacks Required skills BSc/MSc in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Significant hands-on experience performing side-channel analysis and/or fault injection attacks on real-world devices Good understanding of system-level security building blocks (e.g., TEE, secure boot, OTP fuses, secure elements) Familiarity with the most common countermeasures found on modern secure chips (e.g., shields, sensors, codes, masking) Experience with C/C++ and Python Nice to have skills PhD degree in hardware security or related Proven experience in security research (e.g., papers, CVEs)

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected]

A Ph.D. position is 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. To learn more about our research topics, please explore https://crypto.unibe.ch. We are part of IC3: The Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts (http://www.initc3.org>).

Candidates should have a strong background in computer science and its mathematical foundations. They should like conceptual, rigorous thinking for working theoretically. 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 for starting in Spring 2024 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.inf (at) unibe.ch.**.

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

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Christian Cachin, https://crypto.unibe.ch/cc/

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

Quantstamp is looking for an applied cryptographer. Quantstamp often deals with a wide range of cryptographic problems, including reviewing implementations and tackling new theoretical problems using cryptography. For example, Quantstamp regularly receives requests to review code bases which either invoke or implement (custom) cryptography, as part of an audit.

Zero knowledge applications are becoming more common across all ecosystems, and this kind of math will also soon be the basis of several scaling solutions - in particular, zero knowledge rollups. These applications often use a zero-knowledge Succinct Non-interactive Argument of Knowledge (zk-SNARK) proof system, or a zero-knowledge Succinct Transparent Argument of Knowledge (zk-STARK) proof system.

Your work will involve doing research about various cryptographic protocols. Some protocols of interest will be those found in the code of our audit clients, others will be protocols of interest for future audits. In particular, in anticipation of audits of, or for, zero-knowledge rollup systems, you’ll be asked to understand various zero-knowledge proof systems. There are a lot of those - we don’t expect mastery in all of them, but mastery of at least one would be ideal.

Required

Mastery of at least one zk-SNARK/zk-STARK proof system, or a strong enough technical background to understand one (and this should have some direct connection to cryptography)

Ability to code and develop software. You should have experience with at least one major language, like Python, Java, or C; the exact language is not too important. You should be familiar with versioning software (specifically, GitHub), testing, and a familiarity with algorithms and data structures.

Ability to read and interpret academic papers

Ability to communicate ideas

Partial availability (2-6h) during EST work hours

Familiarity with existing ZK Rollup designs and multiple ZK proof systems

Knowledge of software development in Solidity, including testing and various development frameworks like Hardhat

Familiarity with blockchain ecosystems, particularly Ethereum

Familiarity with Circom

Closing date for applications:

Contact: See the link below for more information and to apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/quantstamp/6ae4fc70-98bb-42e1-9f24-c40e7af441cc

More information: https://quantstamp.com/careers

The Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics of the University of Warsaw (MIM UW) invites applications for the positions of Assistant Professor (“adiunkt” in Polish) in Computer Science, starting on 1st October 2024 or 1st February 2025.

MIM UW is one of the leading computer science faculties in Europe. It is known for talented students (e.g., two wins and multiple top tens in the International Collegiate Programming Contest) and strong research teams, especially in algorithms, logic and automata, and computational biology. There is also a growing number of successful smaller groups in diverse areas including cryptography, distributed systems, game theory, and machine learning. There are seven ERC grants in computer science running at MIM UW at the moment.

In the current call, the following positions are offered:

1. S. Eilenberg Assistant Professor (reduced teaching load and increased salary),
2. Assistant Professor,
3. Assistant Professor in the teaching group (increased teaching, no research required).

Deadline for applications: 12th February, 2024.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For further information about the procedure, requirements, conditions, etc., please contact Prof. Lukasz Kowalik ([email protected]) or Prof. Filip Murlak ([email protected]).

More information: https://jobs.uw.edu.pl/en-gb/offer/WMIM_2024/field/ADIUNKT/

The Helsinki Institute for Information Technology (HIIT) invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Fellows. HIIT offers a HIIT Postdoctoral Fellow position up to three years. For more senior candidates, HIIT offers a HIIT Research Fellow position up to five years. The length of the contract as well as the starting and ending dates are negotiable. All excellent researchers in any area of ICT can be considered, but priority is given to candidates who support one (or more) of the HIIT strategic focus areas:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Health
• Cybersecurity
• Data Science
• Foundations of Computing

In particular, the area of Foundations of Computing welcome candidates with strong background in cryptography.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For questions regarding these positions and the electronic recruiting system, please contact the HIIT coordinator at [email protected].
For questions related to cryptography research, please contact Russell W. F. Lai (russell dot lai at aalto.fi).

More information: https://www.hiit.fi/hiit-postdoctoral-and-research-fellow-positions/

At the Chair of Cyber Security we are looking for a research engineer to establish a state-of-the-art IoT (Internet of Things) lab with smart devices ranging from Raspberry Pi's, sensors, smart microphones, toy cars, RFID tags, RFID readers, smart phones, biometric sensors. At our Chair you will work with world-leading researchers to implement, test, and showcase secure and privacy-preserving protocols and algorithms. Many projects are conducted in collaboration with other academic and industrial partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of concepts and research results, both individually and in collaboration with researchers and PhD students,
• Run of experiments and simulation of realistic conditions to test the performance of developed algorithms and protocols,
• Development, maintenance and organization of software, Support to BSc, MSc and PhD students, postdocs and researchers who use the lab,
• Responsibility for day routines in the lab, for example purchases, installations, bookings, inventory,
• Demonstrations and lab tours for external visitors,
• Maintaining and producing content for our group web page and social media platforms.

Your profile:
The successful applicant is expected to hold or to be about to receive a M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or similar fields, preferably with a focus in Security and Privacy for Computer Science Systems.
We are looking for a strongly motivated and self-driven person who is able to work and learn new things independently.

• Good command of English is required.
• You should have a good academic track record and well developed analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent programming skills and familiarity with cryptographic libraries.
• Previous experience in implementation projects with C++, Matlab/Simulink, Python is desired.

Please apply by 31. January through the job link.

Closing date for applications:

Contact:
Eriane Breu (Administrative matters)
Prof. Katerina Mitrokotsa (Research related questions)

More information: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/cryptography-engineer-m-w-d/ef5bb893-f482-4475-aeb1-8de48047299a

The Cybersecurity (CYS) group at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) invites applications for full-time doctoral candidates in Computer Security and Applied Cryptography. Successful candidates will tackle exciting and challenging research problems in the area of private computing, privacy-enhancing technologies, secure multiparty computation and generally applied cryptography. Examples include developing attacks against existing cryptosystems by exploiting their information leakage and building new secure and practical schemes. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work closely with world-class researchers at TU Delft and our research collaborators in Europe and the US.

Requirements:

MSc (or equivalent) degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or a closely related field by the time of the appointment.

Strong ability in at least one programming language: e.g. Python, C/C++

Experience in (at least one of): Cryptography, Privacy, Algorithmic Design

A strong foundation of Mathematics

Some research experience is a plus

Excellent oral and written skills in English

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Lilika Markatou ([email protected]).

More information: https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/vacatures/details?jobId=15653

Requirements: PhD in Computer Science, Information Security, Cryptography, or related fields Strong Analysis and Synthesis Skills Strong Security Analytic Skills Strong Algorithmic Knowledge Information Security Knowledge and Digital Identity Protocols Knowledge of Distributed Ledger and Blockchains Proficiency in one of the major programming languages, such as Python, Node.js, Java, Golang, and Solidity. Knowledge of formal specification and verification would be considered an asset. Keywords: Data Sharing, Zero Knowledge Proof (ZkP), Trust, Formal Modeling and Specification, Smart Contract, Blockchain, DLT Application process: Please send the following documents (in a single PDF file): CV Motivation Lettre List of Publications and Patents Other scientific/technological contributions (if any),

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Nazim Agoulmine: nazim.agoulmine(at)univ-evry.fr Prof. Djamel Khadraoui: djamel.khadraoui(at)list.lu Dr. Adnan Imeri: adnan.imeri(at)list.lu

More information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1asWQBNyUKgMPiM-ZU92-kKRPymSY-ru7/view?usp=sharing

We are hiring a research engineer / applied scientist to work out of our Hoboken NJ office. In this position, you will be part of a team developing and implementing analytics and machine learning algorithms using privacy-protected computation. The team includes well-known researchers and is a major contributor to the open-source OpenFHE software library.

The candidate is expected to have a strong research background in implementing complex mathematical operations into efficient processing pipelines. C++ software engineering skills are required, and Python experience is desirable. Experience with privacy-enhancing technologies, such as Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and Secure Multiparty Computation (SMC), is preferred. Familiarity with modern AI/ML development techniques and frameworks and runtime optimization is preferred.

The candidate is expected to work in the hybrid mode (at least halftime in the Hoboken, NJ office). Initially, the work can be done remotely. More information is available at https://dualitytech.com/careers/research-engineer/.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Yuriy Polyakov ([email protected])

More information: https://dualitytech.com/careers/research-engineer/