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04 June 2016
Florida Atlantic University
Research areas of particular interest for this position include, but are not limited to, mathematical foundations of public key cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, computational algebra, and algorithmic number theory.
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field. Candidates in all areas of cryptology and information security will be considered.
For additional information, please contact us by email to mathsearch (at) fau.edu. This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by August 13, 2016. To be considered for the position, all applicants must apply and complete the Faculty, Administrative, Managerial & Professional Position Application form available online through the Office of Human Resources at: https://jobs.fau.edu. Please submit a cover letter, vita, copy of your transcript, research statement and a teaching statement through this website.
In addition, please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by first class mail to: Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431 or by email to mathsearch (at) fau.edu.
A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position.
Florida Atlantic University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Individuals with disabilities, requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057, 711.
Closing date for applications: 13 August 2016
Contact: Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematical Sciences, 777 Glades RD, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Email: mathsearch (at) fau.edu
Phone: (561) 297-3340
Fax: (561) 297-2436
More information: https://jobs.fau.edu
Institute for Infocomm Research, Singapore
Interested candidates please send CV to Jianying Zhou. Fresh PhD is welcome to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Closing date for applications: 31 July 2016
Contact: Dr. Jianying Zhou, Dept Head, Infocomm Security, Institute for Infocomm Research. Email: [email protected]
More information: http://icsd.i2r.a-star.edu.sg/
03 June 2016
Gran Sasso Science Institute
For more info, see http://www.gssi.infn.it/phd/
Closing date for applications: 1 September 2016
Contact: Giuseppe Persiano (giuper (at) gmail.com) or any member of the Institute
02 June 2016
University College London
Authentication technology plays a critical role in securing access to online services, such as banking, email and social networking. Session authentication schemes establish the identity of the user only at the beginning of the session so are vulnerable to attacks which tamper with communications after the authenticated session has been established. Transaction authentication schemes defend against such attacks by performing an additional authentication step at critical parts of the session, but are unpopular with users due to repeated authentication. Continuous authentication schemes, in contrast, verify user identity and intent throughout the session. So far, such schemes have had limited use in practice due to two primary weaknesses of existing approaches: privacy concerns and risk of false positives/false negatives.
This project aims to address these limitations by designing and evaluating new approaches for continuous authentication, based on a solid theoretical underpinning so as to give a high degree of confidence that the resulting decisions match expectations and requirements. Furthermore the project will focus on ways to preserve user privacy by processing behavioural measurements on the user’s computer such that sensitive information is not sent to the online service. The evaluation to be performed will consider the false-positive/false-negative rates, privacy impact, user acceptance and costs of deployment and operation.
The student will be supervised by Dr Steven Murdoch in the Information Security Group at University College London, in collaboration with VASCO Data Security.
The successful applicant will have their fees paid in full at the home/EU rate at UCL and receive a tax-free stipend at standard EPSRC rates. The project is to start on the 26th September 2016, in line with the start of the 2016/17 Academic Year at UCL.
Closing date for applications: 27 June 2016
Contact: Submit applications online using the PRiSM (the UCL application system). Contact Dr Steven Murdoch (s.murdoch (at) ucl.ac.uk) for queries about the position
More information: https://www.prism.ucl.ac.uk/#!/?project=185
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, USA
The Postdoctoral Research Associate is expected to pursue research towards establishing a framework that provides strong integrity, availability and reliability guarantees for data outsourced at cloud storage providers. Familiarity with cloud storage systems and applied cryptography is preferred.
The candidates are expected to:
- have completed their PhD degree in Computer Science or closely related areas,
- have adequate cybersecurity/applied cryptography research experience demonstrated through a good publication record, and
- have excellent verbal and written skills in English
We expect the position to be available immediately for one year and to be renewable, based on mutual interest and availability of funding.
Interested applicants should submit their CV and the names of at least two references by applying as soon as possible at https://njit.jobs/applicants/Central?quickFind=55066. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Work environment and location:
Details about the center\'s research activities can be found at:
http://centers.njit.edu/cybersecurity/.
The Department of Computer Science at NJIT includes 27 tenured/tenure track professors and is rapidly expanding, supported by the university\'s \"2020 Vision\" strategic plan. Sources of research funding include DARPA, NSF, NIH, DHS, DOE, ARL, and ONR to name a few. Located in Northern New Jersey, within the greater New York Metropolitan area, NJIT is part of a vibrant ecosystem of research universities and corporate research centers.
Closing date for applications: 30 June 2016
Contact: Prof. Reza Curtmola
More information: https://njit.jobs/applicants/Central?quickFind=55066
Queensland University of Technology
You\'ll investigate security in a particular control system (such as UAV) or perhaps a cluster of systems that exhibits similar design characteristics. This research is likely to relate to a generic key management protocols to implement authentication and confidentiality. Another possible research avenue is software defined networking and its impact on availability or how it can be used to mitigate denial of service (DoS) attacks.
Closing date for applications: 1 August 2016
Contact: Professor Josef Pieprzyk
More information: https://www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-prizes/control-system-security-scholarship
01 June 2016
IRISA, Rennes, France
Looking for a Ph.D. thesis that combines computer security and mathematics? IRISA (https://www.irisa.fr/en), the computer science laboratory of Rennes in France, seeks to hire an outstanding doctoral student to perform research in the field of formal modeling and analysis of security. The position is within the project entitled Attack-Defense Trees for Computer Security: Formal Modeling of Preventive and Reactive Countermeasures. A detailed description of the thesis topic is available at http://people.irisa.fr/Barbara.Kordy/vacancies.php and at http://people.irisa.fr/Barbara.Kordy/vacancies/PhD_16.pdf
Candidate profile
The candidate is expected to have
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A Master degree in computer science or mathematics;
- A proven interest in formal methods and formal modeling;
- Excellent written and oral English skills.
Background in computer security will be a plus. Knowledge of French is not required.
Application
Applications should be written in English and include the following documents
Motivation letter clearly explaining the candidate\'s interest in the proposed topic and his/her fit to the position;
- Curriculum Vitae (including contact information, education and work experience, short description of the master thesis, list of publications, etc.);
- Transcript of grades from all university-level courses taken;
- Contact information for 2 referees.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Documents should be submitted by e-mail to dr. Barbara Kordy (barbara.kordy (at) irisa.fr).
Closing date for applications: 30 October 2016
Contact: Barbara Kordy
barbara.kordy (at) irisa.fr
More information: http://people.irisa.fr/Barbara.Kordy/vacancies.php
31 May 2016
University of Bergen, Norway
About the Department:
The Department has 6 research groups, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Optimization, Programming Theory, Reliable Communication and Visualization. The Department is ranked first in Norway with respect to the quality of its research by the Research Council of Norway. For more information visit our Web pages: http://www.uib.no/en/ii
About the project/work tasks:
• Focus is on mathematical methods of cryptography, in particular Elliptic Curve Cryptography and algebraic attacks.
• Develop new methods of algebraic cryptanalysis and apply them to modern cryptographic primitives.
• Advance theoretical understanding of the complexity of Elliptic Curve Discrete Logarithm Problem.
The fellowship position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Closing date for application: 30 June 2016
Closing date for applications: 30 June 2016
Contact: Professor Tor Helleseth, Tor.Helleseth (at) uib.no / phone (+47) 55 58 41 60,
Professor Igor Semaev, igor (at) uib.no / phone (+47) 55 58 4279
More information: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/126236/phd-position-in-cryptography?p=1&reset=1
30 May 2016
University College London
The position focuses on the cryptographic and privacy-related design challenges of distributed ledgers. As such, we expect successful candidates to explore research topics such as balancing the transparency of distributed ledgers with the sensitive data that may be stored on them, developing formal cryptographic models for the auditability and privacy guarantees of distributed ledgers, and methods for establishing identity and credential infrastructures using such ledgers.
We expect candidates to have a PhD in Computer Science, Economics, or a related field, and a strong track record in cryptography, systems and network security, privacy-enhancing technologies, or similar topics.
For any enquiries or to apply for the position, please submit a full curriculum vitae and a research statement to me (s.meiklejohn at ucl.ac.uk), or apply online at http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ANT392/research-associate-in-the-security-and-privacy-of-distributed-ledgers/. The position is available starting September 2016 (with the start date negotiable) and will last for two years, with the possibility to extend by another 6-12 months. In a somewhat less cryptographic vein, the project is also hiring two other postdocs; these vacancies can be found here (http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ANQ770/research-associate-in-the-foundations-of-distributed-ledgers/) and here (http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ANR854/research-associate-in-the-economics-and-usability-of-distributed-ledgers/).
Closing date for applications: 16 June 2016
Contact: Sarah Meiklejohn (s.meiklejohn [at] ucl [dot] ac [dot] uk)
More information: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ANT392/research-associate-in-the-security-and-privacy-of-distributed-ledgers/
EPFL, Lausanne, Switzeland
Our lab is committed to laying the foundations and developing the tools for protecting privacy in tomorrow’s hyper-connected world. We are recruiting a post-doctoral researcher in the area of data privacy and security, with an emphasis on health-related data (including genomic data).
Required skills and expertise:
- Very good knowledge of written and spoken English (French is not required)
- Strong background in security, privacy, and applied cryptography (some familiarity with homomorphic encryption, secure multi-party computation, or hardware security would be welcome)
- Some background in databases, statistics, networking, electronic health records, genomics, game theory, microeconomics, or machine learning would be an asset
- Strong analytical skills
- Good knowledge of languages and tools such as C, C++, Java, Go, Python, and MATLAB
Education: a PhD degree in computer science, electrical engineering, communication systems, computer engineering, or a similar area; with a strong publication track record in information security and privacy or in cryptography.
Mission: The contribution to the research efforts of the group will involve many interactions with PhD and undergraduate students, senior researchers, and external partners (from industry, academia, and hospitals); some participation in teaching is also expected. The research activities will include notably the design and the validation of protocols and algorithms.
We offer:
- A fascinating investigation topic of global prominence in security and privacy
- A young, dynamic, and international team
- Collaboration with strategic external partners, including the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV)
- A modern working environment
- A substantial help to obtain a faculty position (usually in another institution) at the end of the stay here.
Annual salary: 80,000 Swiss Francs (around US$80,000) and above, based on experience.
Closing date for applications: 15 June 2016
Contact: Prof. Jean-Pierre Hubaux
EPFL
More information: http://emploi.epfl.ch/page-132462-en.html
25 May 2016
University of Surrey, UK
The PhD student is expected to hold at least an upper second class honours degree and preferably a Master\'s degree in CS, EE, Information Security or similar discipline. Basic knowledge of computer networking, network and embedded systems security is required, with some background in cryptography and native code based systems.
The position is funded for three years and is intended to start in July 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Closing date for applications: 16 June 2016
Contact: Thanassis Giannetsos
Lecturer in Secure Systems
Department of Computer Science
University of Surrey
GU2 7XH
Email:a.giannetsos (at) surrey.ac.uk
More information: http://www.surrey.ac.uk/projects/phd-student-position-iot-security-and-privacy
IBM Research - Zurich, Switzerland
Candidates will perform scientific research in the areas mentioned above under the direct guidance of the permanent researchers in our team. Their main task will consist of publishing at respected academic conferences and journals. They will occasionally implement prototypes of cryptographic schemes developped.
Post-Doc candidates must have a PhD degree in cryptography. All candidates must be fluent in spoken and written English; knowledge of German is not required.
PhD student candidates must have a Master degree or equivalent in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or related disciplines. Knowledge of cryptography (in particular public key cryptography) is required, proven experience in the form of theses or published papers is a strong asset.
IBM Research - Zurich offers a stimulating international research environment among experts in computer science, physics, and mathematics. The laboratory is located in Rüschlikon, Switzerland, at 10km from the city of Zurich and on the coast of Lake Zurich. A competitive salary will be offered, adjusted to the high local living standards.
The positions will remain open until suitable candidates have been hired.
Closing date for applications: 1 October 2016
Contact: Interested candidates should send a CV and motivation letter to Jan Camenisch jca(at)zurich.ibm.com
More information: http://www.zurich.ibm.com/security/
21 May 2016
Ruhr-University Bochum, Horst Görtz Institute / UbiCrypt
UbiCrypt – Cryptography in Ubiquitous Computing
The Horst Görtz Institute for IT-Security (HGI) at Ruhr-University Bochum is one of Europe’s leading research centers in IT security. The DFG, or German Research Foundation, awarded more than €4 million to the HGI for the establishment of the interdisciplinary research training group “New Challenges for Cryptography in Ubiquitous Computing”. We are looking for candidates with an outstanding Ph.D. in the fields of computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics or related areas.
The research training group will study problems which are fundamental for securing the Internet of Things. The research is structured in three levels: cryptographic primitives, device and system level. The research topics range from cryptographic foundations such as fully homomorphic encryption for privacy in cloud computing, over security for medical implants to internet security solutions involving new national ID cards.
Beside the own research, the main task of the Post-Doc is to work with the UbiCrypt Ph.D. students, and to encourage collaboration between them. Thus, an interest in working with doctoral students and a broad interest in current research are required.
- Start: earliest possible (limitation: March 31, 2017)
- Competitive salary (TV-L 14)
- Application: Send your documents by June 1, 2016, to grako (at) hgi.rub.de
- Required documents: CV, certificates (Bachelor, Master/Diplom, Ph.D.), transcripts , motivation for applying (1 page), names of at least two people who can provide reference letters (email addresses are sufficient)
A group of internationally renowned researchers together with excellent funding provides an extremely interesting scientific environment. The HGI is known for its good working atmosphere.
Closing date for applications: 1 June 2016
More information: http://www.ubicrypt.hgi.rub.de/index.html.de
Information Security Group, Royal Holloway, University of London
The post holder will contribute to the creation and/or revision, delivery and assessment of postgraduate (MSc) and undergraduate teaching modules across a wide range of topics in the field of information/cyber security.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant subject or equivalent and have a sound knowledge of information/cyber security. Applicants should be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching and communicating with diverse audiences, as well as show an awareness of contemporary issues relating to cyber security.
It should be noted that teaching post holders are permitted to spend 10% of their time following their research interests.
This is a five year teaching post, available from 1st September 2016. This post is based in Egham, Surrey, where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
Closing date for applications: 12 June 2016
Contact: For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Prof. Keith Mayes on keith.mayes (at) rhul.ac.uk .
The Human Resources Department can be contacted with queries by email at: recruitment (at) rhul.ac.uk.
More information: https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=0516-161
Information Security Group, Royal Holloway, University of London
Applications are invited from researchers whose interests are related to, or complement, current strengths of the ISG. We are particularly interested in applicants with outstanding research achievements and/or potential in relevant information/cyber security areas.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant subject or equivalent, be a self-motivated researcher, and have a strong publication record. Applicants should be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching and communicating with diverse audiences, as well as show an awareness of contemporary issues relating to cyber security.
This is a full time and permanent post, with an intended start date of 1st September, 2016, although an earlier or slightly later start may be possible. This post is based in Egham, Surrey, where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
Closing date for applications: 12 June 2016
Contact: For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Prof. Keith Mayes on keith.mayes (at) rhul.ac.uk.
The Human Resources Department can be contacted with queries by email at: recruitment (at) rhul.ac.uk.
More information: https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=0516-162
17 May 2016
School of Computing and Information Technology, University of Wollongong, Australia
UOW is a leading Australian university with a history of outstanding achievements in teaching and learning, research and community engagement. It is fundamentally committed to providing our diverse body of students with an engaging world class and internationally oriented learning experience. The University has also established a strong research profile and an outstanding record of achievement in research performance and intensity over the last decade.
The successful candidate will have a national reputation in cryptography or information security research field, innovative teaching experience, an established research profile and demonstrable commitment to positive change. You may be required to teach outside of standard business hours and offshore delivery.
To apply you must address the selection criteria which is located within the position description.
For further enquiries, please contact Head of School, Professor Willy Susilo on +61-2-4221-5535 or wsusilo (at) uow.edu.au
Closing date for applications: 5 June 2016
Contact: Professor Willy Susilo
More information: http://uow.employment.com.au/dspJobView.cfm?jobID=2141
Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited
•Conduct assessment on network infrastructure, web and mobile security.
•Assisting in IT security enforcement and enhancement.
•Design secure application testing approaches, integrate quality assurance testings with security functionalities.
•Candidate with strong programming background will also be involved in security tool/signature development.
•Design and implement preventive security controls, application code review and analysis, code scanning and testing tools, web application scanning and penetration tests.
•Manage vendor and service provider on security tools and technologies project engagement and delivery.
Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other relevant disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of experience in security assessment. Candidates with less experience will also be considered for the Engineer level.
•Experience in financial industry is preferred but not mandatory.
•Demonstrate wide working knowledge of application security.
•Experience in application development life cycle, application testing and code scanning, with exposure in penetration test, finding exploits, vulnerabilities, unauthorized access, or other malicious activities in computer systems.
•Proficient in English, spoken and written.
•High integrity and professional work practice.
•Appreciation of people and cultures of different countries.
Closing date for applications: 30 May 2016
Contact: charlenechoo (at) astri.org
More information: http://www.astri.org/careers/work-at-astri/jobs/senior-engineerengineer-cyber-security-assessment-multiple-openings-8/
Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited
•Develop cryptographic and encryption technologies.
•Develop mobile security solutions.
•Develop and implement cyber-threat intelligence and defense technologies.
•Perform security review and assessment on information security and e-commerce systems.
•Conduct R&D in various areas which include but not limited to software, network, distributed system, database, and mobile security.
•Conduct R&D in various areas which include but not limited to software, network, distributed system, database, and mobile security.
Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other relevant disciplines.
•More senior candidates with Master or PhD degree, or with minimum five years’ of experience in software development, i.e. design, implementation, test and documentation will be considered as Senior Engineer.
•Familiar with software development or testing, programming languages on C/C++/ObjC/Java/Javascript.
•Certificates or formal training in information security or with experience in security assessment is a plus, but not a necessity.
•Good knowledge of OS security and virtualization security, and implementation experience on the cloud an advantage.
•A team player with good analytical and communications skills.
•Good command of written and spoken English.
Closing date for applications: 30 May 2016
Contact: charlenech00 (at) astri.org
More information: http://www.astri.org/careers/work-at-astri/jobs/senior-engineerssoftware-engineers-information-security-multiple-opening
13 May 2016
CableLabs - Louisville, CO
In addition to a resume or CV, the researcher must submit a research proposal inspired by a list of topics as described below. CableLabs will select the candidate based on the most compelling proposal supported by a resume or CV that demonstrates reason to believe the research can be completed.
The selected researcher will be provided an orientation and experts will be made available to help understand how their research applies to the cable industry. A mentor will support the researcher, but work must be conducted independently. All research must be original.
The key deliverable for this project is a final report and presentation at the completion of research in August. If suitable, we may have the researcher present this work at CableLab’s Summer Conference.
The work must be performed in Louisville, CO at CableLabs. A modest relocation allowance will be provided.
Closing date for applications: 15 June 2016
Contact: Please apply at the link provided
More information: https://www.smartrecruiters.com/CableLabs/92180353-software-cryptographic-researcher
11 May 2016
University of Surrey
Job Titles:
Closing date for applications: 13 June 2016
Contact: Helen Treharne, Reader in Secure Systems
More information: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx