International Association
for Cryptologic Research

We are offering a post-doctoral Research Assistant/Associate position in applied cryptography. The position includes the investigation of new cryptographic primitives and protocols to certify cloud systems in a confidentiality-preserving way.

We ask questions like: How can we digitally sign and prove properties of complex data structures, without disclosing further information about them? How can we certify entire topologies of computer systems, while maintaining the confidentiality of the system\'s blueprint?

The project would benefit from experience with anonymous credential systems, especially based on Camenisch-Lysyanskaya (CL) signatures (IDEMIX) or from experience with the Trusted Computing Platform and Direct Anonymous Attestation (DAA).

The position is part of the EU Horizon2020 Project PrismaCloud, allowing for collaboration with a range of European partners. It is fixed term for 2 years and is full time.

As part of your application, please provide a CV and covering letter which details your prior experience in cryptography, especially in relation to anonymous credential systems or authenticated data structures.

The School of Computing Science of Newcastle University has been nominated by the Times Higher Education (THE) as one of the top-100 computer science departments in the world. It is recognized as an UK Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research.

The School of Computer Science is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School received a Bronze Award in 2015 for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we welcome all candidates to apply for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit.

Closing date for applications: 30 November 2016

Contact: For informal enquiries please contact the Project Leader, Dr Thomas Gross – Thomas.gross (at) ncl.ac.uk

More information: https://vacancies.ncl.ac.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmK3koijWkp/Jg9UuOnmhkrRKz1TfJg9ldMS2T4v+qPpXgeebG

We are looking for post doctoral researcher working on topics related to applied cryptography. Applicants should be able to show solid expertise in applied cryptography/security illustrated in form of scientific publications at major crypto/security venues such as CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, ASIACRYPT, TCC, PKC, CHES, HOST, ACM CCS, IEEE S&P, USENIX Security, etc. Topics of particular interest include but are not limited to secure cryptographic implementations (both in hardware and software), side-channel countermeasures, leakage/tamper resilient cryptography, automated security analysis, multiparty computation, cryptocurrencies and verifiable computation. Implementation knowledge of cryptographic schemes in software and/or hardware is an advantage.

The position is initially for 2 years, and you will be working in a vibrant group at the Horst-Görtz Institute at Ruhr-University Bochum. Founded in 2001, the Horst-Görtz Institute at Ruhr-University Bochum is a leading interdisciplinary research center dedicated to research and education covering all aspects of IT security, with an excellent record of research in cryptography. The Horst-Görtz Institute has 15 professors and over 80 PhD students.

The application should include a curriculum vitae, a short research statement, and names of 3 persons that can provide reference about the applicant and her/his work. Review of applications starts immediately until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications: 15 January 2017

Contact: Sebastian Faust, sebastian.faust (at) rub.de

The NYU Abu Dhabi Program in Computer Science has several open tenure and tenure-track faculty positions. Applicants are expected to be outstanding scholars with excellent track records in their field and participate in teaching at all levels from undergraduate to doctoral. New appointees will be offered competitive salaries and startup packages.

One focus area is Cyber Security. We are looking for excellent researchers with a strong experience building and deploying large-scale security solutions in the real world with a focus on systems security, network security, privacy, cryptography, and formal methods.

Appointments can begin as soon as September 1, 2017, but candidates may elect to start as late as September 1, 2018. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2016.

Closing date for applications: 15 December 2016

Contact: nyuad.science (at) nyu.edu

More information: https://apply.interfolio.com/38844

Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your expertise and explore the full potential that Blockchain technology has to offer across all types of environments and industries? At DarkMatter, you’ll be working at the bleeding edge of this emerging technology, building exceptionally performing products for important, high-impact real world applications.

You will be developing software in an environment where governments have made strategic commitments to widespread Blockchain implementation across government services, smart-city and other critical infrastructure and the wider economy.

You will help design and implement distributed software systems, including decentralized protocols such as consensus.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across DarkMatter peer groups that include some of the world’s best cryptographers, cryptanalysts and other experts. There’s no room for individuals happy to simply follow orders, as you use clean coding practices to test, refactor, and iteratively and incrementally develop constantly improved software.

With many of our customers committed to putting all the resources necessary into developing and deploying the latest, most advanced Blockchain, cryptographic and other cyber security technologies, at DarkMatter you’ll have a chance to test your abilities, build your skills, and expand your horizons by designing for ‘impossible’, next-generation projects.

Technical Skills

- Minimum 5 years of experience working on large software projects (preferably including open-source projects)

- Experience with programming languages such as C, C++ or Go, and with RDBMS or NoSQL databases

- Proven expertise in implementing Blockchain frameworks and business applications, as well as cryptographic protocols and crypto libraries

- Knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic principles, hierarchical key management and identity management schemes, FinTech

- Deep understanding of Hyperledger, Ethereum or other Blockchain community technical issues

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2017

Contact: If you are interested to work with us on exciting projects then please click on the link below -

https://darkmatter.ae/en/careers/?p=job%2FoZMf4fwO#vacancies

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative international Cyber Security practice based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who are providing cutting edge services and solutions across the Cyber Security space.

The organisation is currently experiencing rapid growth and has been successful in recruiting the world’s elite Cyber experts.

They are seeking applications for high calibre candidates to head their Cryptanalysis lab.

Successful candidates will be PhD qualified with experience in leading and developing teams coupled with experience in training/teaching others.

Please note this is a permanent opportunity which requires the successful candidate to be based in the United Arab Emirates. Assistance with relocation will be provided.

On offer is an attractive tax free expatriate package (with family benefits), the opportunity to learn from some of the most highly qualified, well renowned Cyber figures in the business and genuine career opportunities.

To apply for this role please forward a copy of your CV in English to hilary (at) talentboutique.ae.

Closing date for applications: 29 January 2017

Contact: Hilary Watson

The Department of Combinatorics and Optimization (C&O) at the University of Waterloo is inviting applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, and in special cases that enhances the research and teaching needs of the Department, Associate or Full Professor with tenure. Applicants with research interests in cryptography will be given full consideration.

The University of Waterloo is home to the Centre for Applied Cryptographic Research (CACR) and the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC).

Closing date for applications: 1 December 2016

More information: https://uwaterloo.ca/combinatorics-and-optimization/career-opportunities

Temasek Laboratories at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore is seeking highly motivated candidates for one research fellow position (from fresh post-doc to senior research fellow) in the area of symmetric-key cryptography.

Applicants are expected to have a PhD degree in Mathematics/Computer Science/Engineering and a strong background in cryptography.

Salaries are competitive and are determined according to the successful applicant accomplishments, experience and qualifications. Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs, cover letter and references to Thomas Peyrin (thomas.peyrin (at) ntu.edu.sg).

Review of applications will start immediately until position is filled.

Closing date for applications: 1 March 2017

Contact: Prof. Thomas Peyrin, thomas.peyrin (at) ntu.edu.sg

The Coding Theory, Cryptography, and Number Theory group at Clemson University has an RTG postdoctoral position in areas of mathematics related to interests of the members of the RTG group. To be eligible applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident and no more than two years past completion of the doctoral degree. This position is renewable annually to a maximum of three years and carries a two course per year teaching load. This position also includes summer support for two summers and a research allowance. Along with teaching duties, RTG postdocs will also be expected to participate in some of the other activities associated to the grant that can be found on the grant webpage (http://www.math.clemson.edu/ccnt). Applications should include an AMS cover sheet, cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and four letters of reference at least one of which addresses the applicant’s teaching. The cover letter should indicate how the applicant\'s work relates to the research of one or more members of the RTG group. Applications must be completed through the website http://www.mathjobs.org, and will be accepted until the position(s) have been filled. Completed applications for the postdoctoral position received before November 1 will receive full consideration. The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Clemson University includes the areas of algebra and discrete mathematics, analysis, computational mathematics, operations research, statistics and probability, and applied statistics. For further information regarding the department and its programs, please visit the website http://www.math.clemson.edu. Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.

Closing date for applications: 15 November 2016

More information: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/9423

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Surrey invites applications for two posts of Lecturer in Secure Systems.

Both posts are part of a strategic drive to strengthen and integrate our core safety and security activities within the Secure Systems group. One of the posts will aim to complement the recent appointment of Professor Liqun Chen.

We aim to attract candidates that will conduct research in areas such as trusted computing, safety verification, security verification, data privacy, cyber-physical and internet of things security, cloud or mobile security, machine learning and data analytics applied to security, human aspects of cyber security, formal methods and applied cryptography. We are seeking individuals that can contribute to fundamental research and turn it into practice. We welcome applications from candidates whose research areas complement the existing research of the group.

Closing date for applications: 2 December 2016

Contact: Helen Treharne,

Head of Department, Computer Science, University of Surrey

h.treharne (at) surrey.ac.uk

More information: http://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/083116

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher in the Information Security Group at the UCL Department of Computer Science, to be supervised by Dr Sarah Meiklejohn (PI) and Profs. Tomaso Aste and George Danezis (co-investigators). The position is in support of an EPSRC project on the Digital Economy, and in particular will be examining the applications of distributed ledgers and the challenges in designing and deploying these technologies.

A successful candidate will explore research topics such as developing consensus protocols that allow for scalable and efficient distributed ledgers, resisting de-facto centralisation, and coming up with ledgers for a diverse set of applications that nevertheless achieve some notion of interoperability.

We expect candidates to have a PhD in Computer Science or a related field, and a strong track record in systems and network security, distributed systems, or similar topics. The position is available starting September 2016 (but the start date is negotiable) and will last for two years, with the possibility to extend by another 6-12 months.

Closing date for applications: 26 November 2016

Contact: Sarah Meiklejohn, s.meiklejohn [at] ucl [dot] ac [dot] uk

More information: http://bit.ly/2dO72Yz

We are looking for post-docs (2 positions) to join our group. Candidates should have completed (or close to completing) a PhD in computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline. He/she should have solid experience in public key cryptography and provable security.

Successful candidates are expected to contribute to one of the following topics:

- accountable anonymous credentials

- applications of blockchain technology

- searchable encryption

- lattice-based cryptography

The post has a flexible starting date. The initial appointment will be for 12 months, with a strong possibility for further appointment.

Review of applications will start immediately until the positions are filled.

Closing date for applications: 1 March 2017

Contact: Man Ho Allen Au (http://www.comp.polyu.edu.hk/~csallen/)

Email: csallen (at) comp.polyu.edu.hk

Ph.D. student in the H2020 SODA (Scalable Oblivious Data Analytics) project.

The SODA project aims at enabling practical privacy-preserving analytics on Big Data. Our focus is on making the performance of multi-party computation techniques for privacy-preserving shared Big Data processing practical for real-world use cases, moving beyond the traditional privacy-utility trade-off. One of the central themes is combining privacy-preserving processing with rigorous bounds on the privacy leakage of aggregated data analytics results. A range of Big Data processing challenges needs to be addressed in this context. The successful Post-Doc candidate will be appointed with the Data Mining group and Ph.D. student with the Coding and Crypto group.

Requirements:

• solid background in Mathematics and/or Computer Science with specialization in cryptography (demonstrated by a relevant MSc)

• strong interest in cryptographic protocols and secure multi-party computation;

• experience with secure multiparty computation is a plus;

• experience with development of efficient data mining techniques is a plus.

Accepting applications until position is filled.

Closing date for applications: 18 November 2016

Contact: Berry Schoenmakers

TU Eindhoven

Department Mathematics and Computer Science

e-mail: berry (at) win.tue.nl

More information: http://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/phd-student-in-the-h2020-soda-project-scalable-oblivious-data-analytics-284211.html

Post-Doc in the H2020 SODA (Scalable Oblivious Data Analytics) project.

The SODA project aims at enabling practical privacy-preserving analytics on Big Data. Our focus is on making the performance of multi-party computation techniques for privacy-preserving shared Big Data processing practical for real-world use cases, moving beyond the traditional privacy-utility trade-off. One of the central themes is combining privacy-preserving processing with rigorous bounds on the privacy leakage of aggregated data analytics results. A range of Big Data processing challenges needs to be addressed in this context. The successful Post-Doc candidate will be appointed with the Data Mining group and Ph.D. student with the Coding and Crypto group.

Requirements:

• solid background in Computer Science with specialization in data mining, machine learning or related areas (demonstrated

  by a relevant PhD);

• strong interest in privacy-preserving analytics and secure multi-party computation;

• being enthusiastic about collaboration between data mining and crypto;

• experience with distributed data mining and streaming algorithms is a plus;

• hands on experience with development of efficient data mining techniques in a plus.

Closing date for applications: 11 November 2016

Contact: prof.dr. Mykola Pechenizkiy

TU Eindhoven

Department Mathematics and Computer Science

e-mail: m.pechenizkiy (at) tue.nl

More information: http://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/postdoc-position-h2020-soda-project-scalable-oblivious-data-analytics-283849.html

There is an open position for a Post-Doc in the area of post-quantum cryptography and implementations. Interested applicants with PhD need to demonstrate prior work and related publications. Please send your CV for consideration. The position is for one year with the possibility of extension for another year.

Closing date for applications: 1 January 2017

Contact: Dr. Reza Azarderakhsh at razarderakhsh (at) fau.edu.

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Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Tenure track position in Number Theory, McGill University

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position in arithmetic geometry or automorphic forms, broadly interpreted. The Department expects to appoint at the Assistant Professor level, but more senior applicants will also be considered.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree at the date of appointment, and must have demonstrated excellence in mathematical research. They must also have the desire and potential to contribute to the educational programs of the Department at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Applications should be made through MathJobs.Org (Position ID: NUMTH) and should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a research outline, a teaching statement which includes an account of teaching experience, and at least four references (with one addressing the teaching record). Candidates are also encouraged to provide web links for up to three selected reprints or preprints, or to upload them to MathJobs.Org.

Candidates must ensure that letters of reference are submitted preferably through http://mathjobs.org, although in exceptional circumstances they may be emailed to numtheory.mathstat (at) mcgill.ca

Review of applications will begin on November 15 and will continue until the position has been filled. For further details or clarifications, please email numtheory.mathstat (at) mcgill.ca

McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing date for applications: 15 November 2016

Responsibilities

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will join the European research project DECODE (DEcentralised Citizens Owned Data Ecosystem) that aims to develop distributed architectures for decentralised data governance. You will conduct research on decentralised identity and reputation management using attribute-based credentials and distributed ledgers. You will communicate your findings through papers in peer-reviewed research journals and at international conferences. You will also be involved in training and teaching PhD and BSc/MSc students.

Work environment

You will join the Digital Security section, headed by Prof. Bart Jacobs. The group works on a broad range of topics in computer security and privacy, including applied cryptography, security protocols, smartcards and RFID, and software security and correctness. We are also interested in societal aspects of digital security, such as privacy and e-voting, and interaction with disciplines outside computer science such as cryptography and law.

The Digital Security section is part of the vibrant and growing Institute for Computing and Information Sciences (iCIS). iCIS is consistently ranked as one of the top Computer Science departments in the Netherlands (National Research Review Computer Science 2002-2008 and 2009-2014).

You will work with Jaap-Henk Hoepman (scientific director of the Privacy & Identity Lab) on the DECODE project. Other partners in this project are Nesta (UK), Institut Municipal d\'Informatica de Barcelona (Spain), Arduino Verkstad (Sweden), University College London (UK), Waag Society (Netherlands), Eurecat (Spain) and CNRS (France).

Closing date for applications: 20 November 2016

Contact: Name: Jaap-Henk Hoepman

Email: jhh (at) cs.ru.nl

More information: http://www.ru.nl/werken/details/details_vacature_0/?taal=uk&recid=590659

We have an open position for a post-doctoral researcher (contract duration 2.5 years, salary GBP 31,076.- per annum, starting March/April 2017) at Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS) within the Department of Computer Science, University of Surrey to work on a new EPSRC-funded project called TAPESTRY that will investigate, develop and demonstrate new cryptographic protocols to enable people, businesses and services to connect safely online.

The successful candidate will be working on the design, security analysis and implementation of privacy-oriented cryptographic protocols that use zero-knowledge proofs, distributed ledger technologies and authentication mechanisms.

More information about the position and the application process is available at https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=079116

The candidate will be working with Dr Mark Manulis, Deputy Director of SCCS. Applications must be made through the online portal. Questions can be sent to m.manulis AT surrey DOT ac DOT uk

Closing date for applications: 18 November 2016

Fully funded positions for PhD student (3 years) and/or Post-Doc (1 or 2 years) on ID-based Crypto and Advanced Primitives (Broadcast Encryption, Functional Encryption) at XLIM, University of Limoges.

Applicants who have a Master degree (for the PhD position) and a PhD degree (for the post-doc position) in Computer Science / Mathematics or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. Further skills in complexity, coding theory and/or software development will also be very appreciated.

The successful applicant will participate in the project ALAMBIC (AppLicAtions of MalleaBIlity in Cryptography) and IDFIX (IDentity-based cryptography For Identification and eXchange) financed by the French governmental research funding agency ANR (Agence Nationale de la Recherche).

International applicants are welcome but need to be eligible to a proper visa before starting their position.

Applications will be considered until the positions are filled, ideally the positions would start in September October 2017.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Applications and questions should be directed as soon as possible to:

• Olivier Blazy

  olivier.blazy (at) unilim.fr

• Duong Hieu Phan

  duong-hieu.phan (at) unilim.fr.

The candidate will have the opportunity of carrying out her/his Ph.D. program around the study and development of new advanced cryptographic mechanisms with a view to applications to secure cloud systems and data privacy.

We welcome candidates with an MSc degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering and related areas.

Good analytical skills and familiarity with mathematical reasoning are mandatory. Strong background in theoretical computer science and principles of modern cryptography are an advantage.

The candidate will be supervised by Dr. Vincenzo Iovino and Prof. Peter Ryan, head of the APSIA, a very active and large research group aimed to conduct research in several aspects of information assurance from the mathematical foundations to the usability concerns.

The University offers highly competitive salaries, excellent working conditions and may assist in finding accommodation.

Closing date for applications: 31 December 2016

Contact:

Dr. Vincenzo Iovino, vincenzo.iovino (at) uni.lu

Prof. Peter Ryan, peter.ryan (at) uni.lu

One or more postdoc positions are vacant at the Cryptography and Security Group of Aarhus University (http://aarhuskrypto.dk/).

Applicants should be able to show solid expertise (in the form of scientific publications at major crypto/security venues such as CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, ASIACRYPT, TCC, PKC, ACM CCS, IEEE S&P, USENIX Security, etc.) in the design and/or implementation of cryptographic protocols. Topics of particular interest include: secure multiparty computation, zero-knowledge, homomorphic encryption, oblivious RAM, differential-privacy, cryptocurrencies, etc.

The closing date is nominal only. Write to Claudio Orlandi (orlandi AT cs au dk) for more information.

(PhD positions are available too, see earlier posting).

Closing date for applications: 31 December 2016

Contact: Claudio Orlandi, Associate Professor,

orlandi AT cs au dk