International Association
for Cryptologic Research

One fully funded PhD position is available to work with Dr Alexandru Cojocaru in quantum cryptography and post-quantum cryptography at the University of Edinburgh, in the School of Informatics.
The position will be part of our research group, Quantum Software Lab which currently consists of more than 40 members, including eight faculty (Prof Elham Kashefi, Prof Chris Heunen, Dr Petros Wallden, Dr Myrto Arapinis, Dr Raul Garcia-Patron, Dr Mina Doosti, Dr Oliver Brown, Dr Alexandru Cojocaru). For more information, please contact a.cojocaru@ed.ac.uk with a CV and a short (up to 1 page) statement of research interests. The PhD position will have the expected starting date 1st October 2024, but later starting dates are negotiable. Candidates should apply by the 15th of July 2024, but are encouraged to reach out as early as possible. For a more detailed description, please see below.
Candidate’s profile. Applicants are expected to have (or about to obtain) a Master’s degree or equivalent (e.g., a First Class Honours) in Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics. Outstanding candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (without a Master’s) will also be considered. A strong background in the theory of quantum computation, quantum information theory, cryptography or closely related fields is highly desirable.
Studentship and eligibility. Full time PhD tuition fees for a student with a Home or Overseas fee status; A tax free stipend of £19,237 per year for 3.5 years;
Research Environment. The School of Informatics at University of Edinburgh is one of the largest in Europe and currently the top Informatics institute in UK for research power, with 40% of its research outputs considered world-leading (top grade). University of Edinburgh is constantly ranked among the world’s top universities (among the top 20 Universities in the world in computer science) and is a highly international environment with several centres of excellence.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: a.cojocaru@ed.ac.uk

The School of Engineering at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC | Chile), one of the leading engineering academic institutions in Latin America and ranked among the top four emerging leaders for engineering education worldwide, invites outstanding candidates for two faculty positions to form a new group in Computer Security and Privacy.
Admission to UC | Chile is highly competitive and we consistently admit the top students in the country. Among computer science students, there is a growing interest in computer security and privacy, with multiple student-led activities such as talks, seminars, cybersecurity training workshops, and tournaments.
The successful candidates will be expected to:

Deliver high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Conduct independent research.

Engage in knowledge transfer, outreach, and university administrative tasks.

Conduct teaching, research, and technological innovation activities in Computer Security and Privacy

Develop a strong externally funded research program, support doctoral programs, and teach three courses per year.
Applicants must:

Hold a Ph.D., preferably in Computer Science, or have demonstrable expertise in the field.

Be willing to collaborate with other departments within the School of Engineering.

Be prepared to learn Spanish well enough to teach in the language within two years (English proficiency is required).

Demonstrate a strong commitment to academic life and the public good of the institution.

Show a high motivation to continuously improve teaching skills.

Have a genuine interest in engaging with graduate programs, particularly the doctoral program.

Develop and maintain an active research agenda leading to high-quality publications, secure research grants, generate and participate in interdisciplinary projects, lead scientific and industry-liaison initiatives, and strengthen and create national and international academic networks.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Applicants should submit the documents requested in https://www.ing.uc.cl/en/trabaja-con-nosotros/areas-to-apply-2/ to vacantes-academicas@ing.puc.cl (please indicate "Faculty Position in Computer Security and Privacy" in the email subject line)

More information: https://www.ing.uc.cl/en/trabaja-con-nosotros/areas-to-apply-2/

The successful candidate will join the CryptoLux team led by Prof. Alex Biryukov. He or she will contribute to a research project entitled "Advanced Cryptography for Finance and Privacy (CryptoFin)", which is funded by the Luxembourgish Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR) through the CORE program. Candidates with research interests in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:

• Applied or symmetric cryptography
• Blockchain cryptography, cryptoeconomics
• Anonymity and privacy on the Internet

The main responsibility of the successful candidate would be to:

• Conduct, publish and present research results at conferences
• Collaborate with the two Ph.D. students of the project
• Attract funding in cooperation with academic and industrial partners

Deadline for applications: 31-July 2024. Starting date: 1-November-2024

Closing date for applications:

Contact: http://emea3.mrted.ly/3p6l5

More information: https://cryptolux.org/index.php/Vacancies

Bosch Research is developing an open source cloud platform (https://carbynestack.io) for computing on encrypted data using Secure Multi-party Computation (MPC). Potential use cases include, but are not limited to, Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning and Privacy-Preserving Data Analytics. For such large computations on big data, active secure MPC becomes quite expensive. Bosch Research is therefore trying to reduce the computational and communication costs of MPC by optimizing the underlying cryptographic primitives and protocols.

Thus, we are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate with a strong background in applied cryptography and preferably also MPC. The candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Education: Hold an M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) with excellent grades in IT security or computer science.
• Experience and Knowledge: Strong background in (applied) cryptography with a particular focus on cryptographic protocols/MPC, including security models and basic security proof techniques. Good software development/programming skills.
• Personality and Working Practice: Self-motivated and enthusiastic, independent, reliable, creative, and able to work in an international team with diverse background.
• Language: Fluent English language skills.

If the above requirements apply to you, you are welcome to read on. The successful candidate will:

• become a part of the team and advance research on MPC.
• develop novel approaches to improve the practical efficiency of actively secure MPC protocols.
• design efficient MPC protocols for diverse use-cases.
• publish and present the results in top-tier journals and at conferences.

The position is based at the Bosch Research Campus in Renningen, Germany, fully funded for three years, no teaching duties, 30 days of anual vacation, and the usual benefits.

Please submit your application, including your CV, transcripts of records from your Master studies, and a cover letter including your research background and research interest, via: https://smrtr.io/hmG3C

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Formal applications must be submitted through: https://smrtr.io/hmG3C

We are looking for a strong candidate that would be interested in pursuing a PhD on privacy-preserving machine learning at Monash University (a world top 50 university) in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia (frequently ranked among the top 10 cities to live in the world). Contact: rafael.dowsley@monash.edu

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Rafael Dowsley

We have an Engineering consultancy position available at SandboxAQ [1]. We seek people interested in software development of research results in the areas of (post-quantum) cryptography or privacy. In particular, we are looking for a developer with experience in C/C++, Rust and/or Go, preferably with experience in cryptographic development or privacy enhancing technologies. The ideal candidate would also have experience with embedded systems, cryptographic protocols, Bazel, Docker, OCaml or GraphQL. Typical projects include but are not limited to: including/modifying cryptography in existing protocols (e.g. FIDO2) and ensuring the result is production grade, implementing cryptography in constrained environments or dedicated hardware, implementing advanced cryptographic primitives, etc. Learn more about what we’ve been doing so far by checking out our publications page [2]. The position is remote, but allows for travel to collaborate with team members. The position is available as part-time (minimum 20 hours week) or full-time. If you are interested please contact nina.bindel@sandboxaq.com (including your CV). We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where we have zero tolerance for discrimination. [1] www.sandboxaq.com [2] pub.sandboxaq.com

Closing date for applications:

Contact: nina.bindel@sandboxaq.com

Join our Cryptographic Engineering research team at the Technical University of Graz (TU Graz) in Austria! We are seeking a one PhD / one postdoctoral researchers.

You will contribute to an exciting research project advancing isogeny-based cryptography. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in the field and perform cutting-edge research.

The Cryptographic Engineering research team is based at IAIK, TU Graz, the largest university institute in Austria for research and education in security and privacy. It has been active in this field for more than 30 years and currently employs more than 60 researchers.

Required Qualifications for PhD position: The ideal candidate for the PhD position will hold a master's degree with project experience in the implementation aspects (e.g., efficient implementation, side-channel analysis, fault analysis, etc.) of cryptography, preferably in isogeny-based cryptography.

Required Qualifications for Postdoc position: The ideal candidate for the postdoc position will hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in cryptography and be an expert in isogeny-based cryptography and/or secure implementation aspects of cryptography.

How to apply: Submit your applications, CV, and other documents before 31st July, 2024.
https://jobs.tugraz.at/en/jobs/bbba0417-7a9c-69a5-f012-6613bd4b383f/apply?preview=true

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Sujoy Sinha Roy

More information: https://jobs.tugraz.at/en/jobs/bbba0417-7a9c-69a5-f012-6613bd4b383f/apply?preview=true

Are you looking to grow your academic career in cybersecurity in one of the best engineering universities in Europe?

We are looking for an assistant/associate professor to extend and complement research and teaching at the Cybersecurity Engineering Section at DTU Compute, Technical University of Denmark. You could be our new colleague if you are a talented researcher with a passion for research within cybersecurity, and a desire to impact society through collaboration with both private and public sector partners. We strive for academic excellence in a very international environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. We value intellectual freedom, offering you the autonomy to pursue research topics that truly interest you. We promote talent in different forms according to your specific interests and strengths. We understand the value of balance, for instance we can ensure a reasonable teaching load, providing ample time for your research.

The university is located in the greater Copenhagen area, which is acknowledged for its excellent standards of living, childcare and welfare system.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Professor Nicola Dragoni (ndra@dtu.dk)

More information: https://efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/3667/?utm_medium=jobshare

We are seeking an exceptional candidate for a 1-year postdoctoral position in Post-quantum Key Exchange Protocols, offering a competitive salary of at least the salary a fresh Associate Professor receives from the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology in Iran. The University of Isfahan (UI) is one of the top, ranked A, universities in Iran. It is one of the pioneer universities in Iran which has admitted MSc and PhD students in the Cyber security and Secure Computation discipline for the last two decades. If you are interested in the position, please send an email including your CV and transcripts to h.mala@eng.ui.ac.ir. As the position should be filled as soon as possible, your application will be considered promptly.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Hamid Mala (h.mala@eng.ui.ac.ir)

More information: https://rao.ui.ac.ir/page-ResearchOffic/fa/59/form/pId27273

We have a full-time two-years post-doc position available. The recruited person will have the possibility to do research in cryptography. More precisely, we are searching for someone interested in cryptography based on lattice problems and/or class group problems. Moreover, we would like to investigate further threshold solutions for both classes of problems.

The recruited person will be part of the very welcoming ECO research group. Given the topic, the postdoc will be most likely collaborating with Katharina Boudgoust and Fabien Laguillaumie, but there are also other interesting research fields represented in the team: side-channel analysis, coding theory, computer algebra, information-theoretic cryptography.

We are preferably looking for a candidate with experience in designing public-key primitives. It is not mandatory to have prior knowledge on lattice-based or class-group-based cryptography. The postdoc could be your opportunity to learn about those exciting topics! It goes without saying (but we still write it, to be sure) that we are welcoming everyone, independent of their gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, health status, or disability. We promote a friendly, safe, and supporting work environment.

The deadline for applying is August 15th 2024. The starting date is flexible between October 2024 and January 2025.

Please send an e-mail to Katharina and Fabien, including your CV, at least one paragraph on why you want to work with us, as well as the name of one person who we can contact for an informal recommendation.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Katharina Boudgoust (katharina.boudgoust@lirmm.fr) Fabien Laguillaumie (fabien.laguillaumie@lirmm.fr)

More information: https://katinkabou.github.io/Documents/202406_postdoc.pdf

The candidate will work alongside Prof. Martin Albrecht, Dr. Benjamin Dowling, Dr. Rikke Bjerg Jensen (Royal Holloway University of London) and Dr. Andrea Medrado (Exeter) on establishing social foundations of cryptography in protest settings. In particular, the candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary team of cryptographers (Dowling, Albrecht) and ethnographers (Jensen, Medrado) to understand the security needs of participants in protests, to formalise these needs as cryptographic security notions and to design or analyse cryptographic solutions with respect to these notions.

This position is part of the EPSRC-funded project “Social Foundations of Cryptography” and more information is available at https://social-foundations-of-cryptography.gitlab.io/.

In brief, ethnography is a social science method involving prolonged fieldwork, i.e. staying with the group under study, to observe not only what they say but also what their social reality and practice is. In this project, we are putting cryptography at the mercy of ethnographic findings, allowing them to shape what we model.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Martin Albrecht <martin.albrecht@kcl.ac.uk>

More information: https://martinralbrecht.wordpress.com/2024/06/11/cryptography-postdoc-position-in-social-foundations-of-cryptography/

Are you interested in devising private-enhancing technologies and cryptographic protocols?

Privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), such as Secure Multi-party Computation (MPC) and Federated Learning (FL) allow parties to collaboratively analyze a collection of data partitions where each data partition is contributed by a different party (such as banks, or law enforcement agencies).

Two facts about most PETs exist: (i) often the output of PETs reveals some information about the parties’ private input sets (i.e., the computation result in FL or MPC), and (ii) various variants of PETs do not output the result to all parties, even in those PETs that do, not all of the parties are necessarily interested in it. Given these facts, a natural question arises: How can we incentivize parties that do not receive the result or do not express interest in it to participate in PETs?

This project aims to develop new PETs that incentivize participants to share their sensitive data by fairly rewarding them. Additionally, the project aims to ensure these PETs remain secure even when adversaries compromise some parties. The Secure and Resilient Systems research group (and possibly Edge AI Hub) will host the successful candidate at the Urban Science Building, Newcastle University.

Eligibility Criteria:

The studentship covers fees at the UK rate. International applicants are welcome to apply but will be required to cover the difference between UK and International fees.

Candidate must have a strong background in math and computer programming (e.g., C++, Python, or Java).

You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in computer science, cybersecurity, mathematics, or software engineering.

Further Information: For more information and instructions on how to apply take a look at this webpage:

https://shorturl.at/PGX3Z

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr Aydin Abadi

More information: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/search-funding/?code=comp2169&_gl=1*s4qr3f*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDUxMzMwODUuMTcxNzU3OTMyNA..*_ga_VH2F6S16XP*MTcxNzU3OTMyNC4xLjAuMTcxNzU3OTMyNC4wLjAuNjUxMzM3MDcy

There is a vacancy for an associate professor at the Selmer Center in Secure Communication of the Department of Informatics within Cybersecurity. This position is a combined research and teaching position with emphasis on applied aspects of cybersecurity. It will be an advantage if the candidate can complement the existing competences of the Selmer Center in the mathematical aspects of information security. The successful candidate must be an expert in Information Security and/or Applied Cryptography, with good experience in teaching of advanced cybersecurity courses. To apply for the position and for more information please visit the webpage below and submit an online application there: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/262978/associate-professor-in-cybersecurity

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Lilya Budaghyan

More information: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/262978/associate-professor-in-cybersecurity

The IMDEA Software Institute invites applications for a PhD student in the area of Cryptography. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dario Fiore on constructions and applications of cryptographic protocols for secure computation. Topics of particular interest include: zero-knowledge proofs, succinct proof systems and verifiable computation, computation on encrypted data.

Who should apply? The ideal candidates have earned (or are in their last year of) a Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline, and have a background in Cryptography. Experience in research or implementation of cryptographic protocols will be considered a plus.

Working at IMDEA Software: Ranked among the Europe's top research institutes in Security and Cryptography, the IMDEA Software Institute offers an inspiring and dynamic collaborative environment with a focus on foundations and applications of cryptography. The Institute is located in the vibrant city of Madrid. The institute provides a competitive salary and funding for research-related travel. The working language at the institute is English.

Dates: The position will span the entire duration of doctoral studies. The starting date is flexible from October 2024. The deadline for applications is July 15th, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.

For further information about the application: https://software.imdea.org/careers/2024-06-phd-picocrypt/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dario Fiore (dario.fiore (at) imdea.org)

More information: https://software.imdea.org/careers/2024-06-phd-picocrypt/

The Cryptography Research Group at University College Cork (UCC) is looking for two highly motivated Post-Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral Researchers in homomorphic encryption, secure multi-party computation and privacy preservation. The researchers will be employed on the Horizon Europe project “SECURED”, aimed at scaling up the secure processing of health data, and will focus on homomorphic encryption, secure multi-party computation, and (de-)anonymisation and how they can be efficiently used in the e-health context. The Principal Investigator of the project in UCC is Dr. Paolo Palmieri.
Candidates should hold a PhD degree in cryptography or related area, with a good track record of publications. Ideally, they will have experience in one or more of the following areas: homomorphic encryption/secure multiparty computation, lattice-based and post-quantum cryptography, differential privacy, and (de-)anonymisation. Candidates with a background in other areas of cryptography/privacy/security, but with a strong interest in homomorphic encryption, anonymity or differential privacy will also be considered. A strong mathematical background is expected, complemented with programming skills. Experience with relevant libraries such as SEAL, HElib etc. is an asset.
The positions are until December 2025, with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funding. The successful candidates will be appointed at Post-Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral level depending on their experience and qualifications. A budget for travel, equipment, publications and other research expenses is available as part of the project.
The Cryptography Research Group is led by Dr Paolo Palmieri and consists of 8 researchers at doctoral and post-doctoral level. The hired researcher will be encouraged to collaborate with other members of the group, and mentor some of the more junior researchers. There will also be ample opportunities to work with other partners in the SECURED project (including some of the top research groups in cryptography, both in industry and academia), as well as with the group’s extensive network of international collaborations.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Informal inquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Paolo Palmieri, at: p.palmieri@cs.ucc.ie
Applications should be submitted through the University portal at https://ore.ucc.ie/ (search for reference number: 077671).
Deadline: June 17, 2024 at 12:00 (noon) Irish time.

More information: https://security.ucc.ie/vacancies.html

We are seeking an exceptional candidate for a 2-year postdoctoral position in blockchain research, offering a competitive salary of AU$116,679 per annum plus 17% superannuation. Established in 1850, The University of Sydney (USYD) holds the distinction of being the oldest university in Australia and Oceania. It is ranked 18th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025, and its Computer Science is ranked the top in Australia (QS 2024). Visit the link below for more details and application instructions.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Jiangshan Yu

More information: https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Postdoctoral-Research-Fellow---Blockchain_0119398

The research group for Cryptographic Protocols located at the University of Luxembourg and the KASTEL Security Research Labs (Germany) is looking for a PhD student working on cryptographic primitives and protocols enabling privacy, accountability, and transparency.

A background in provable security (e.g., successfully attended courses or a master’s thesis on the subject) is expected.

The candidate will be based at the University of Luxembourg but also profit from regular visits at and joint research projects with the KASTEL Security Research Labs at KIT, Germany.

The candidate’s research will be dealing with privacy-preserving cryptographic building blocks and protocols for important application scenarios and result in both theoretical contributions (protocol designs, security models and proofs, etc.) and their efficient implementation. Privacy-preserving payments and data analytics, misuse-resistant lawful interception, and anonymous communication are research topics of particular interest to us.

If you are interested in joining our group, please send an email including your CV, transcripts, and two references to andy.rupp@uni.lu. As the position should be filled as soon as possible, your application will be considered promptly.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Andy Rupp (andy.rupp@uni.lu)

As an applied cryptographer, you’ll be pushing the boundaries of cryptographic knowledge along with the Zircuit core research team. You will work together with Zircuit’s elite and tight-knit team to tackle new theoretical problems using cryptography and apply existing cryptographic systems in innovative ways.

Zircuit’s cryptographic problems mainly revolve around zero knowledge proofs (zk-SNARK specifically). We do not expect mastery in all zero knowledge proof systems, but mastery in at least one is required. You should have a strong theoretical background and be comfortable reading and writing code.

If this sounds like you, then we highly encourage you to apply!

Expertise

Mastery of at least one zk-SNARK/zk-STARK proof system

Ability to code and develop software. Experience in least one major programming language and familiarity with versioning software

Ability to read and interpret academic papers

Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and bridge the gap between theory and practice

Nice to have - familiarity with Circom for writing zero knowledge circuits

Nice to have - familiarity with existing designs of zero knowledge applications in blockchain.

Compensation & Perks

A competitive salary that matches your experience, plus performance bonuses and token grants

Work from anywhere, 100% remote, and flexible working hours

Generous paid time off, including maternity/paternity leave

Retirement/pension plan

Free gym membership, or any virtual alternative of your choice

Join all-expenses-paid retreats in exotic/exclusive locations with the team

Closing date for applications:

Contact: candidate-upload-to-job-rlPL6O4rdXfOvml@inbox.ashbyhq.com

More information: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Zircuit/64780490-7248-4e56-8d20-3c29161c6634

We are recruiting a postdoc to work with us (Razvan Barbulescu and Alice Pellet-Mary) on quantum cryptanalysis. More precisely, we are interested in

• quantum cryptanalysis of lattice problems (LWE, SIS, shortest vector problem, ...)
• quantum cryptanalysis of pre-quantum cryptography (e.g., optimizing quantum algorithms for discrete logarithm and factorization)

The starting date is flexible, between September 2024 and September 2025.

The deadline for application is June 30th.

More information about the position and how to apply are available at https://apelletm.pages.math.cnrs.fr/page-perso/documents/positions/HQI_post-doc.pdf

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Alice Pellet-Mary (alice.pellet-mary@math.u-bordeaux.fr) and Razvan Barbulescu (razvan.barbulescu@math.u-bordeaux.fr)

More information: https://apelletm.pages.math.cnrs.fr/page-perso/documents/positions/HQI_post-doc.pdf

We have an opening for an Assistant Professor in Verification of Cryptographic Implementations. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to strengthen our team and complement our research and teaching activities. We conduct research in many applied as well as theoretical areas of cryptology. Our team is especially known for our contributions to post-quantum cryptography. We provide an excellent environment for collaboration and support each other in continuous growth as scholars.
We are looking for:

• A team player,
• holding a PhD in an area related to cryptography or formal methods,
• experienced in doing high quality research, demonstrated, for example, by publications in top tier venues on cryptography, security, or formal methods,
• that is also interested in teaching students about their research.

We offer:

• A fun team, open for collaborations,
• supporting you in applying for personal grants, and growing into the role of a professor,
• with a large network for collaborations in academia and industry,
• providing funding for a first PhD student and travel, and
• employment conditions of a Dutch university (including two additional salaries per year and 40+ vacation days).

For questions, please reach out to Andreas Hülsing.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Andreas Hülsing (a.t.huelsing at tue.nl)

More information: https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/assistant-professor-in-verification-of-cryptographic-implementations-1083077.html