International Association
for Cryptologic Research

We are looking for a Ph.D. student to join the Digital Security group at Radboud University. The position is fully funded for 4 years.

The candidate will work on the hardware security of symmetric-key ciphers. Topics of interest include:

• hardware implementations
• side-channel analysis
• fault analysis
• investigation of countermeasures

You will spend about 10% of your time assisting with teaching at our department. This will typically include tutoring practical assignments, grading coursework, and supervising student projects.

Your profile You hold a Master’s degree in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a related field or expect to obtain such a degree soon. You have good programming skills and some experience with at least one of the following: cryptography, side-channel attacks or hardware description languages. You have a strong interest in cryptography and embedded systems security and especially their real-world deployment.

To apply please visit: https://www.ru.nl/en/working-at/job-opportunities/phd-position-hardware-security-of-symmetric-key-ciphers
Only applications via the official portal will be considered. Application deadline: 31 March 2025 Start date: flexible

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. S. Mella

More information: https://www.ru.nl/en/working-at/job-opportunities/phd-position-hardware-security-of-symmetric-key-ciphers

What the role involves:

As an Applied Cryptography Researcher, you must be a cryptographer with a strong understanding of practical aspects of using cryptography in real world settings. You have the exciting challenge of working on bleeding-edge research and technology, always with a focus on the market's needs. You will work side by side with architects and engineers implementing novel cryptographic primitives that you may have also designed yourself. The scope is everything from Post-Quantum prototypes to hand-optimisation of existing primitives to completely new systems. To support you on this challenge, we have cryptography researchers, software architects, product managers, project managers, formal methods specialists and QA test engineers, with whom you will have high bandwidth communications.

Extract requirements from product and engineering regarding cryptographic primitives.

Lead and contribute to novel cryptographic research meeting such requirements.

Support prototyping of cryptographic systems.

Translate research into engineering specifications & implementations.

Meticulously review cryptographic protocols and proposed primitives.

Write research papers for submission to top cryptologic conferences and journals.

Contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
Who you are:

PhD in Computer Science/Engineering or Applied Mathematics. A minimum of 4-5 years development experience in the field Expert knowledge of applied cryptography & best practices Expert knowledge of ZK protocols, such as PlonK and IPA commitment scheme Expert knowledge of elliptic curve cryptography Expert knowledge of post quantum security techniques Familiarity with blockchain cryptography and constructions Practical experience with implementation of cryptographic primitives Expert in terms of cryptographic design Good understanding of implementation and engineering constraints. Security sensibility related to cryptographic implementation Excellent theoretical cryptography and mathematical knowledge

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Marios Nicolaides

More information: https://apply.workable.com/io-global/j/DE859C73F4/

Funded PhD position for Fall 2025 on Cryptographic Engineering and Hardware Security.

This is an urgent call for interested applicants. A funded Ph.D. student position is available for Fall 2025 to work on different aspects of Cryptographic Engineering in the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing with Dr. Mehran Mozaffari Kermani. 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 hardware/software implementation, and side-channel attacks.

Please send email me your updated CV (including list of publications, language test marks, and references), transcripts for B.Sc. and M.Sc., and a statement of interest to: mehran2 (at) usf.edu as soon as possible.

Research Webpage: https://cse.usf.edu/~mehran2/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Mehran Mozaffari Kermani

Dear all, The Communication Systems and Networks research group at Mid Sweden University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the field of Wireless Security and Trustworthy AI, within the framework of the newly launched TRUST project, conducted in collaboration with the University of Vaasa, Finland. The successful candidate will contribute to advanced research in at least two of the following areas: • Cryptographic protocol design and analysis, including vulnerability mitigation • Security testing and experimentation using Software-Defined Radio (SDR) platforms • AI-based intrusion detection systems and Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) • Blockchain-enabled secure data exchange in wireless communication systems Minimum Qualifications: • A PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field • Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the listed research areas • A strong publication record relevant to the position Location: Sundsvall, Sweden

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Mikael Gidlund https://www.miun.se/en/personnel/g/mikaelgidlund/

More information: https://www.miun.se/en/work-at-the-university/career/jobs/vacancy/postdoctoral-researcher-in-wireless--network-security-and-trustworthy-ai/#gsc.tab=0

CISPA is a world-leading research center that focuses on Information Security and Artificial Intelligence at large. To expand and further strengthen our center, we are looking for Tenure-Track Faculty in all areas related to Information Security and Artificial Intelligence (f/m/d)

All applicants are expected to grow a research team that pursues an internationally visible research agenda. To aid you in achieving this, CISPA provides institutional base funding for three full-time researcher positions and a generous budget for expenditures. Upon successful tenure evaluation, you will hold a position that is equivalent to an endowed full professorship at a top research university.

In view of the current geopolitical landscape and in order to further strengthen research in information security and trustworthy AI in Germany and Europe, we have decided to invite a further round of applications of renowned candidates with an outstanding track record in Information Security, Artificial Intelligence, or related areas, including Cybersecurity and Privacy, Machine Learning and Data Science, Efficient Algorithms and Foundations of Theoretical Computer Science, Software Engineering, Program Analysis and Formal Methods.

The application deadline is April 8, 2025 23:59 AoE with interviews starting in mid April 2025.

CISPA values diversity and is committed to equality. We provide special dual-career support. We explicitly encourage female and diverse researchers to apply.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: career@cispa.de

More information: https://jobs.cispa.saarland/de_DE/jobs/detail/tenure-track-faculty-in-all-areas-related-to-information-security-and-artificial-intelligence-f-m-d-extended-call-269

In the Research Unit of Privacy Enhancing Technologies at TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant post-doc (all genders) limited to expected 6 years for 40 hours/week. Expected start: April 2025. Research will address the development of privacy-enhancing technologies, including but not limited to the design of cryptographic algorithms and protocols, distributed protocols, cryptocurrencies, and information-theoretic approaches such as differential privacy. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to): Privacy preserving cryptocurrencies Efficient proof systems such as (non-interactive) zero-knowledge, SNARKs, etc. Cryptographic protocols Functional encryption Fully homomorphic encryption Information-theoretic approaches such as differential privacy

Tasks: Deep interest in scientific problems and the motivation for independent and goal-oriented research Independent teaching or participation in teaching and supervision of students Participation in organizational and administrative tasks of the research division and the faculty

Your profile: - Completion of an excellent doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field
-Strong background in cryptography, privacy-preserving mechanisms, or data security
- In-depth knowledge and experience in at least one subject area: secure computation, differential privacy, anonymous communication systems, privacy-preserving machine learning, cryptocurrencies, cryptographic protocols, identity management, homomorphic encryption, or zero-knowledge proofs
An outstanding publication record in top security, privacy, and applied cryptography conferences and journals, such as e.g., ACM CCS, Crypto, Eurocrypt, Usenix Security, NDSS, EEE S&P, PETS Experience in teaching and supervising students, with enthusiasm for advancing knowledge in the field of privacy-enhancing technologies Excellent organizational and analytical skills, combined with a structured and detail-oriented approach to work Team player with strong problem-solving abilities, creative thinking, and a passion for tackling real-world privacy challenges

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Dominique Schroeder

More information: https://jobs.tuwien.ac.at/Job/247325

Applications are sought for a post-doc position in the cryptography group (CSE Department, UCSD) with Mihir Bellare. Dates are flexible.

Topics of interest include application-relevant theory of two-party computation that in particular continues work such as https://eprint.iacr.org/2024/1476, and provable security for symmetric cryptography, in particular authenticated encryption. Open to considering other topics as well.

Needed background is experience in, and facility with, formal definitions and proofs in the provable-security style.

Apply: To apply, please complete this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iOOKWI1kfU348b6Aw53FILEOu5qIDOnUoB9ngyK5wh8

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Mihir Bellare mbellare AT ucsd DOT edu

More information: https://cseweb.ucsd.edu/~mihir/

The Faculty of Informatics at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Information and Computer Security. The faculty’s focus is always on excellence in both research and teaching – exceptional candidates in all areas of Security are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is available from autumn 2025. The targeted starting date for the position is as early as September 1, 2025. More information available here: https://content.usi.ch/sites/default/files/storage/attachments/inf/inf-assistant-professor-2025.pdf

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Stefan Wolf, http://usi.to/nbk

More information: https://content.usi.ch/sites/default/files/storage/attachments/inf/inf-assistant-professor-2025.pdf

The Research Training Group "Cybercrime and Forensic Computing" aims to systematically analyze research questions arising from the interaction between computer science and criminal law. More information about the project can be found at https://cybercrime.fau.de.

The following aspects are particularly relevant to the PhD position in the area of Hardware Security:

• Computer Architecture
• Embedded Systems
• System-level Design Automation
• Side-channel Analysis

Applicants should have an excellent academic record, hold an MSc or an equivalent university degree in computer science or related disciplines, and have the goal to finish a PhD degree within three years.

For the particular position in hardware security, applicants should have an understanding of computer architectures (particularly RISC-V), hardware description languages, SoC design, and FPGA tools. Applicants should be team-oriented, open-minded, and communicative, with an interest in both theoretical and practical aspects of hardware security and embedded system design.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Felix Freiling (felix.freiling@fau.de) for general questions and the application process, Jürgen Teich (juergen.teich@fau.de) and Stefan Wildermann (stefan.wildermann@fau.de) for questions about the position on hardware security.

More information: https://www.jobs.fau.de/jobs/7-phd-positions-m-f-d-salary-level-13-tv-l-in-computer-science-full-time-and-3-phd-position-m-f-d-salary-level-13-tv-l-in-law-part-time-75-91680455/

The newly established junior research group on Computer-Aided Verification of Physical Security Properties (CAVE) is looking for excellent Ph.D. candidates in the area of hardware security, particularly (but not limited to) those specialized in:

• Hardware Security Verification: We explore how to perform efficient pre-silicon security verification with respect to physical implementation attacks (Side-Channel Analysis / Fault-Injection Analysis).
• Physical Implementation Attacks: We deepen the (theoretical) understanding of active and passive physical implementation attacks to build formal attacker models for security verification.
• Secure Hardware Design: We investigate how to build secure hardware circuits that can resist physical implementation attacks.

If you are interested in applying, please send an email to Dr. Pascal Sasdrich (pascal.sasdrich@rub.de) with the following documents in a single PDF (max. 10 MB) and subject line "[CAVE] Application for PhD position":

1. Your CV, including a transcript of records.
2. A brief cover letter describing your research interests.
3. Contact details of 2-3 potential references.

HGI and RUB stand for a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture and promote equal opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from members of any underrepresented group in our research area. In particular, we invite and motivate women and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Pascal Sasdrich (pascal.sasdrich@rub.de)

Information Security and Machine Learning Lab (https://ai-security.github.io/index_e.htm) has conducted research in a range of areas including artificial intelligence, cyber security and cryptography. We are also extending our areas to emerging areas such as quantum computing and parallel computing. Post-doctoral research fellows are welcome from computer science/engineering, electric/electronics, and mathematics/statistics. Applicants with good high-impact journal publication records are encouraged to send their CVs, publication lists and research statements to Professor Seong Oun Hwang (seongoun.hwang at gmail.com) by April 25, 2025.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Professor Seong Oun Hwang

More information: https://ai-security.github.io/index_e.htm

We are looking for a Post Doctoral researcher to join the Crypto Team in the information Security Unit at Chalmers, under the guidance of Asst. Prof. Elena Pagnin. The applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to one or more research projects carried out in the team and to work together with all team members. Topics of interest include: provable security, post-quantum security, transparency logs, fine-grained and bounded space cryptography, and foundational cryptography. The position is fully funded for 2 years, with a 80-20 split between research and teaching duties (including supervising master thesis and helping in course-related teaching activities)

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Only applications via the official portal are considered valid.

More information: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/

The Department of Engineering of the public Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, invites applications for a Tenure Track faculty position on Computer Security. Details about the formal requirements, the selection criteria, the selection process, and further essential information are given in the official regulations of the call. Approximated gross salary: 42.268,90 EUR per year. Applications must include an electronic copy of the PhD certificate. Furthermore, in order to illustrate the applicant's match with the requirement and selection criteria, it is strongly recommended to include a cover letter (1 page maximum), a curriculum vitae (providing common academic IDs such as Orcid or Web of Science Researcher ID), as well as a teaching and research statement (1 page maximum each). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UPF promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: randp.dtic@upf.edu

More information: https://www.upf.edu/documents/1656590/294524599/Bases+ENG-TTPT-2025-8+ENGLISH.docx.pdf/8d0201ec-ba05-868e-699b-0db42e026f85?t=1741351921540

The Young Investigator Group “COSYS - Control Systems and Cyber Security Lab” at the Chair of IT Security at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg has an open PhD/Postdoc position in the following areas:

AI-based Network Attack Detection and Simulation.

AI-enabled Penetration Testing.

Privacy-Enhancing Technologies in Cyber-Physical Systems.

The available position is funded as 100% TV-L E13 tariff in Germany and limited until 31.07.2026, with possibility for extension. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree (PhD degree for Postdocs) or equivalent in Computer Science or related disciplines, or be close to completing it. If you are interested, please send your CV, transcript of records from your Master studies, and an electronic version of your Master's thesis (if possible), as a single pdf file. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Ivan Pryvalov (ivan.pryvalov@b-tu.de)

We are looking for motivated Phd students to work on Post Quantum Cryptography for Blockchains. The student will be funded by an Australian Research Council (ARC) Grant.

The candidate is expected to have strong mathematical inclination and excellent foundations in data structures, discrete mathematics, and algorithms. Candidates with a good knowledge in Cryptography (as demonstrated by relevant courses taken and or good quality thesis/publications) will be preferred. Good programming knowledge is required.

Open to students who have completed a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline. Candidates in their final year of study are welcome.

The Candidate will be working in the School of Computer Science and Engineering in a collaborative and supportive environment, while collaborating with researchers in the University of Wollongong. UNSW, Sydney is one of the founding members of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australian research-intensive universities. Kensington Campus where we are based is centrally located. Sydney has been constantly ranked among the most liveable cities of the world. Sydney is a nature lover's paradise with beautiful beaches, and vast stretches of national parks.

Interested candidates can contact Sushmita Ruj with their CV and transcripts. Applications will be considered till the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Sushmita Ruj at Firstname.Lastname@unsw.edu.au

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is among the top research universities in the Netherlands, specialized in engineering science and technology.

We are currently looking for an outstanding candidate for a 4-year PhD researcher position in the area of symmetric-key cryptography. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Lorenzo Grassi, towards a PhD degree from the Eindhoven University of Technology.

The research topics will focus on

• design and implementation of dedicated symmetric-key primitives operating over prime fields and/or integer rings, that can provide efficient solutions for rising applications of practical importance such as Format Preserving Encryption, Multi-Party Computation, Homomorphic Encryption, and Zero-Knowledge;
• analyze the security of those symmetric-key primitives, with the goals to improve the current cryptanalytic results, and to develop new innovative security arguments.

We are looking for a candidate who has recently completed, or is about to complete, a master's degree in cryptography, mathematics, computer sciences, or a closely related field. The master's degree must have been awarded, with good results, before their start in the PhD position. The candidate must be highly motivated and be able to demonstrate their potential for conducting original research in cryptography.

The vacancy is open until a suitable candidate has been found. Applications will be screened continuously, and we will conclude the recruitment as soon as we find the right candidate. The starting date is negotiable.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply at https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/phd-on-symmetric-cryptography-over-prime-fields-and-integer-rings-1152915.html

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Lorenzo Grassi (l.grassi@tue.nl)

More information: https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/phd-on-symmetric-cryptography-over-prime-fields-and-integer-rings-1152915.html?_gl=1*9gd12s*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTEwMzU3MTk4Mi4xNzQxODY2OTU1*_ga_JN37M497TT*MTc0MTg2Njk1NC4xLjAuMTc0MTg2Njk1NC4wLjAuMA

The Post-Quantum Migration Interdisciplinary Lab (PQC-X) at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) led by Prof. Jintai Ding specializes in Post- quantum Cryptography. It is an internationally collaborative, open lab, with English as the primary working language. The lab aims to establish itself as a world-class research facility, focused on advancing key post-quantum migration technologies, facilitating their transfer to industry, and fostering the development of high-level talent in the field. Now PQX-X is hiring talents in working in areas such as computational algebra, algebraic geometry, number theory, mathematical optimization, quantum algorithms, post-quantum cryptography, multi-party computation, zero-knowledge proofs, fully homomorphic encryption, privacy-preserving algorithms, block chain, high-performance computing, and algorithm implementation. The position requires you to have a doctorate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cryptography, or equivalent practical experience. How to Apply Please submit your application through our university website: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4087&company=xjtlu. The documents listed as below are required for the application: • A Cover Letter • A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level • Three Academic References Letters

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For specific inquiries relating to the position, please email the dean of the School, Prof. Jintai Ding, at Jintai.Ding@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal inquiries may be addressed to HR at Ye.Lan@xjtlu.edu.cn.

More information: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4087&company=xjtlu

The Research Training Group "Cybercrime and Forensic Computing" aims to systematically analyse research questions arising from the interaction between computer science and criminal law. The following research areas are particularly relevant to one of the PhD positions:

• Applied Cryptography
• Provable Security
• Privacy and Anonymity
• Modern Cryptographic Communication Protocols (TLS, Noise, MLS, Double Ratchet, ...)
• Building Blocks of Secure Messaging Protocols

More information about the project can be found at https://cybercrime.fau.de

Applicants should have an excellent academic record, hold an MSc or an equivalent university degree in computer science or related disciplines, and have the goal to finish a PhD degree within three years. For the particular position in applied cryptography, applicants should have a practical understanding of modern cryptographic protocols deployed in the real world and a background in provable security (e.g., game-based security definitions, reduction-based proofs, ...).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Felix Freiling (felix.freiling@fau.de) for general questions and the application process, Paul Rösler (paul.roesler@fau.de) for questions about the position in the applied cryptography group.

More information: https://www.jobs.fau.de/jobs/7-phd-positions-m-f-d-salary-level-13-tv-l-in-computer-science-full-time-and-3-phd-position-m-f-d-salary-level-13-tv-l-in-law-part-time-75-91680455/

• Professor of Department of Mathematical and Computing Science https://educ.titech.ac.jp/is/eng/
• Research Fields: Theoretical Computer Science, Theory of Computational Complexity, Theory of Algorithms, Theory of Cryptography, Programming Theory, Software Verification Theory, Blockchain Technology, Theory and Practice of Cybersecurity, etc.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Keisuke Tanaka (keisuke@comp.isct.ac.jp), School of Computing, Institute of Science Tokyo

More information: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?id=D125021037&ln=1

Applications are invited for a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) position in Cyber Security & Privacy to join the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh. The post is based within the School’s Cyber Security, Privacy and Trust group, which is a broad group of researchers whose expertise ranges from cryptography and formal verification to human factors and social aspects.

This position is part of a broader collaborative research initiative on privacy-enhanced secure computations at scale, in partnership with Input-Output Global (IOG). Applications are invited from candidates with research expertise in all areas of Cyber Security & Privacy, with special consideration given to those specializing in blockchain and distributed ledgers, multi-party computation, post-quantum cryptography, and data privacy.

We are seeking current and future leaders in the field. The successful candidates will have (or be near to completing) a PhD, outstanding track record of research, evidence of growing reputation, a committed vision and research agenda, the enthusiasm and ability to undertake original research, to manage a research group, and to engage with teaching and academic supervision.

The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh is one of the largest in Europe, with more than 120 academic staff and a total of over 500 post-doctoral researchers, research students and support staff. Informatics at Edinburgh rated highest on Research Power in the most recent Research Excellence Framework. The School has strong links with industry, with dedicated business incubator space and well-established enterprise and business development programmes. The University of Edinburgh has recently established the Bayes Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, which provides a locus for fruitful multi-disciplinary work, including a range of companies collocated in it. The School holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. We are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Aggelos Kiayias

More information: https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/12182/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share