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27 September 2024
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Job PostingClosing date for applications:
Contact: MAS_Search@ntu.edu.sg
University of South Florida
Job Posting- Cryptology
- Coding Theory
- Quantum Computing
- Postdoctoral: a PhD in mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
- Graduate students: a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, or evidence of completion of coursework in algebra, analysis and topology.
Our program is supported by an NSF Research Training Group (RTG) grant. More information about our RTG program is available at:
usf-crypto.org/rtg-overview/
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage all potential applicants to visit our applications page which includes a simplified procedure through an interest form:
usf-crypto.org/rtg-application/
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Jean-François Biasse (biasse@usf.edu)
More information: https://www.usf-crypto.org/rtg-application/
Eindhoven University of Technology
Job PostingThe project focuses on the use of PUFs as a physical authentication credential, and in particular Quantum Readout of PUFs, which enables remote authentication of physical credentials without the need to trust remote devices.
https://arxiv.org/abs/1303.0142
https://export.arxiv.org/abs/1802.07573
https://eprint.iacr.org/2016/971
One of the goals is to achieve Quantum Readout through a long optical fiber, with random challenges in the time-frequency domain (instead of the easier to achieve transverse modes domain).
You will be involved in the system modeling, the design of protocols, and the security analysis.
A broader topic of interest is the use of PUFs in (quantum) security schemes in general.
We are looking for a researcher with strong analytical skills, with a master's degree in theoretical physics, cryptography, or a related field.
The research is done at the Eindhoven Institute for the Protection of Systems and Information (EIPSI), in the department of Mathematics and Computer Science. There is a strong collaboration with the TU/e's fiber optics experts at the department of Electrical Engineering, and with physicists at Twente University.
This position is part of the Dutch Zwaartekracht program "Challenges in Cyber Security", which aims to address fundamental open problems in digital security.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Boris Skoric
24 September 2024
University of South Florida
Job PostingThe required expertise includes:
- Master’s in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- Solid background in digital design, VLSI, computer arithmetic, and ASIC/FPGA
- Solid HDL expertise
- Outstanding English (if English tests are taken) to be eligible for department funding
- Motivation to work beyond the expectations from an average Ph.D. student and publish in top tier venues
Please closely observe the admission requirement details before emailing. We are looking for motivated, talented, and hardworking applicants who have background and are interested in working on different aspects of Cryptographic Engineering with emphasis on Side-channel attacks, particularly fault and power analysis attacks. Please send me your updated CV (including list of publications, language test marks, and references), transcripts for B.Sc. (and/or M.Sc.), and a statement of interest to: mehran2 (at) usf.edu as soon as possible.
NOTE: At this time, I consider only the applicants who have already taken TOEFL/IELTS exams with excellent marks. The successful candidate will be asked to apply formally very soon to the department, so all the material has to be ready. We do not require GRE.
Research Webpage: https://cse.usf.edu/~mehran2/
CSE Admissions: https://www.usf.edu/engineering/cse/graduate/prospective-students.aspx
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. Mehran Mozaffari Kermani Email: mehran2 (at) usf.edu
21 September 2024
Technical University of Denmark
Job PostingThe position is part of the project Loki: Situational aware collaborative bio-inspired cyber-deception. This project, inspired by Norse mythology, with Loki being a shape-shifter god and a master of trickery, aims at redefining and evolving the emerging field of cyber-deception. Here, we attempt to deceive attackers by creating fake vulnerable systems that are aware of their surroundings and are constantly shifting. The project takes inspiration from nature (e.g., from the mimicry phenomenon) to synthesize sophisticated deception.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Emmanouil Vasilomanolakis
More information: https://efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/4075
Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Faculty of Computer Science; Bochum, Germany
Job PostingThe Faculty of Computer Science at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, one of Germany’s leading research universities, invites applications for a HORST-GÖRTZ-FOUNDATION-ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP for Quantum Computing (m/f/d) (Open Rank: W3 tenured or W2 tenure track to W3) that is to be filled at the earliest possible date.
Successful applicants should demonstrate an outstanding track record, with a focus on any research area within quantum computing, such as, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Quantum algorithms and complexity theory
- Quantum and post-quantum cryptography
- Quantum learning and information theory
- Applications of future quantum computers
We are looking for a scientist with an internationally visible research profile who is willing to play a leading role in current and planned projects, complementing existing strengths for establishing quantum computing as a focus area at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, especially at the Cluster of Excellence "CASA: Cyber Security in the Age of Large-Scale Adversaries" and the Horst Görtz Institute (a research department of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum).
The responsibilities of the future chair holder include participation in teaching in the study programs of the faculty. The prerequisites are excellent scientific qualifications, usually proven by a doctorate of outstanding quality and top international publications. Furthermore, a positive evaluation as a junior professor, habilitation, or equivalent academic achievement is required, as well as evidence of particular suitability for academic teaching and a willingness to participate in academic self-administration. We also expect: a high level of commitment to excellence in research and teaching; an ability to direct research work of the highest quality; a willingness to engage in interdisciplinary scientific work; a willingness and proven ability to attract (significant, in case of W3) third-party funded research projects and a willingness to participate in existing research collaborations.
The application deadline is Nov 10, 2024.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Michael Walter, Chair for Quantum Information, Faculty of Computer Science, Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Email: michael.walter@rub.de
More information: https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/c940730c4daab992995dd4c9f66bb24862244901
Brandenburg University of Technology, Chair of IT Security
Job Posting- AI-based Network Attack Detection and Simulation.
- AI-enabled Penetration Testing.
- Privacy-Enhancing Technologies in Cyber-Physical Systems.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Ivan Pryvalov (ivan.pryvalov@b-tu.de)
14 September 2024
The chair of IT Security, Brandenburg University of Technology, Cottbus-Senftenberg
Job PostingOur chair performs research and teaching in the area of IT Security with a strong focus on Network Security and Online Privacy. 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
- Requirements:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) and PhD degree (only for PostDocs) 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
- Applications containing the following documents:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Transcript of records from your Master studies
- An electronic version of your Master thesis, if possible should be sent in a single PDF file as soon as possible, but not later than 04.10.2024 at itsec-jobs.informatik@lists.b-tu.de. Applications sent to email addresses other than that will be automatically discarded
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andriy Panchenko,
Email: itsec-jobs.informatik@lists.b-tu.de
More information: https://www.informatik.tu-cottbus.de/~andriy/phd-ad-btu_en.pdf
Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Gothenburg, Sweden
Job PostingThis position offers an exciting opportunity to delve into the rapidly evolving field of Transparency Protocols and to make impactful contributions towards new designs, security proofs, and the uptake of this technology. You will join the CryptoTeam under the supervision of Assistant Professor Elena Pagnin and your base will be Chalmers (Gothenburg, Sweden). Chalmers is a renown University in Technical subjects, and provides a dynamic, highly international work environment within a world-leading research group with expertise in various aspects of cryptography, security, formal methods, and their applications.
For more information visit the official ad https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=13180&rmlang=UK . Note that only applications received via the Chalmers Vacancies portal will be considered. Application deadline: October 4, 2024.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Elena Pagnin
More information: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=13180&rmlang=UK
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science
Job PostingClosing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. Zhifang Zhang, email: zfz@amss.ac.cn; Dr. Yanbin Pan, email: panyanbin@amss.ac.cn; Dr. Xiutao Feng, email: fengxt@amss.ac.cn
More information: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/23139
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Job PostingClosing date for applications:
Contact: Ilan Komargodski (ilank at cs dot huji dot ac dot il)
University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Job PostingYou will conduct research in the “Challenges in Cyber Security” project, one of the few projects receiving funding in the prestigious NWO Gravitation program. In cooperation with researchers from TU Eindhoven, Radboud University Nijmegen, VU Amsterdam, and CWI, you will work on the grand challenges of cybersecurity in areas such as cryptography, software security, or physical security. Besides cutting-edge research, you will also contribute to education – for example, in the top-rated Security and Network Engineering MSc program – and other activities, including acquisition and management of funded research projects, supervision of PhD students, and supervision of BSc/MSc graduation projects.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Christian Schaffner
More information: https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/Assistant-Professor-in-Cyber-Security/802718502/
10 September 2024
Tallinn University of Technology
Job Posting
Centre for Hardware Security at the Department of Computer Systems in Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) invites MSc holders in Computer Science or relevant fields to apply for a PhD position in secure hardware-efficient realization of lightweight cryptography algorithms.
Project Description
Lightweight cryptography plays an important role to ensure integrity, confidentiality, and security of sensitive information on devices with limited resources, such as internet of things (IoT) and wireless sensor networks. In our project, we aim to (i) explore hardware-efficient realizations of lightweight cryptography algorithms taking into account performance, power, and area (PPA) requirements; (ii) secure these implementations against well-known attacks, such as side-channel analysis and fault injection, considering the PPA overhead; and (iii) demonstrate promising designs in an application-specific integrated circuit and embed them in a real-world IoT environment. Requirements
Education
Essential Knowledge and Experience
Additional Knowledge and Experience
How to Apply
Please submit your CV with a cover letter including your interest in this position to Dr. Levent Aksoy by e-mail (levent.aksoy@taltech.ee).
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Levent Aksoy
University of York, UK
Job PostingThe ideal candidate will have expertise in security and privacy and familiarity with AI concepts. Experience in cryptographic design of privacy-enhancing technologies including zero-knowledge proofs, secure multi-party computation, or differential privacy is particularly welcome.
You will be working with a multi-disciplinary team spanning 7 universities across the UK and several industrial project partners (see project website: https://phawm.org).
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. Siamak Shahandashti (siamak.shahandashti@york.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
Applications need to be formally made by 1/10/2024 at https://jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/research-associate-566847.html, where further information about the position can also be found.
More information: https://jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/research-associate-566847.html
04 September 2024
Monash University, Faculty of Information Technology; Clayton Campus
Job PostingEmployment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointments
Remuneration:
$114,951 - $136,505 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)
$140,812 - $162,366 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Join the Future of IT at Monash University!
The Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking dynamic and innovative individuals for multiple Level B Lecturer and Level C Senior Lecturer positions across three departments:
To find out more about career opportunities within the Faculty of IT visit our website.
Closing date for applications:
Contact:
Professor Dinh Phung, Head of Department, Data Science and AI, Dinh.Phung@monash.edu
Professor Monica Whitty, Head of Department, Software Systems and Cybersecurity, Monica.Whitty@monash.edu
Professor Helen Purchase, Head of Human Centred Computing, Helen.Purchase@monash.edu
More information: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/667442/faculty-of-information-technology-academic-opportunities
Rochester Institute of Technology, Department of Cybersecurity, Rochester, New York, USA
Job PostingThe Department of Cybersecurity in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at RIT invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in the field of cybersecurity, beginning August 2025, with special interest in candidates whose research intersects with artificial intelligence, or which makes use of AI techniques.
Read more about the Department of Cybersecurity and the ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute at RIT here: https://csec.rit.edu/ and https://www.rit.edu/cybersecurity/
Please find more details regarding the position by following the Apply link below.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a computing or related discipline by date of appointment.
- Recent scholarly dissemination record that demonstrates exceptional potential in cybersecurity research; e.g. venues like IEEE Security & Privacy, USENIX Security, CCS, NDSS, etc.
- Demonstrated evidence of experience or potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program.
- Commitment and potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and the ability to mentor master/doctoral students.
- An interest in working in a collaborative, collegial department and among colleagues in the department, college, and institution.
- Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Apply: Use Keyword Search 9160BR here: https://careers.rit.edu/faculty
Priority Deadline: Dec. 4
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. Bill Brumley (bbbics AT rit DOT edu)
More information: https://careers.rit.edu/faculty
University of Yaoundé 1, Department of Mathematics; Yaoundé, Cameroon
Job PostingClosing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. NDJEYA Selestin Email : ndjeyas@yahoo.fr Dr. Hervé TALE KALACHI Email : hervekalachi@gmail.com
National Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Job PostingClosing date for applications:
Contact: Contact: Arijit Karati (arijit.karati@mail.cse.nsysu.edu.tw)
University of Surrey, UK
Job PostingA position for a PhD student is available for the Cryptography and Cyber Security Research Group in the Computer Science Research Centre at University of Surrey, UK. The research topic of the PhD program is Post-Quantum Cryptography.
The successful candidate will primarily be working on the following topics (but not limited to): classical and quantum cryptanalysis, cryptographic constructions based on lattice and other hard problems, and efficient algorithms for both attacks and secure implementations. The exact topics could be tailored to the candidate’s background and interests.
This position is based at the internationally renowned Surrey Cyber Security Centre, which regularly publishes in top security venues, and consists of an international, diverse, and inclusive team with expertise in various aspects of security, privacy, and their applications.
Apply through the link https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/studentships/phd-post-quantum-cryptographyClosing date for applications:
Contact: Chaoyun Li (c.li@surrey.ac.uk)
More information: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/studentships/phd-post-quantum-cryptography
01 September 2024
National Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Job PostingResponsibilities: Apart from academic work, student must involve in several activities in a group or individually, such as (not limited to):
Requirements: (02 MS and 02 PhD positions)
Apart from the university's basic admission policies (https://cse.nsysu.edu.tw/?Lang=en), students are desired to have following key requirements:
Scholarship:
What students can expect:
What the supervisor can expect:
Apart from academic and research works, students are expected to have
Deadline for online application: September 30, 2024
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Arijit Karati (arijit.karati@mail.cse.nsysu.edu.tw)
More information: https://www.canseclab.com/