International Association
for Cryptologic Research

Open post-doctoral position: evaluation and assessment of side-channel vulnerabilities

The objective of this project is to develop new approaches and techniques in order to improve the efficiency and quality of side-channel resistance evaluations.

The research will take place in the framework of a European project involving high-level academic and industrial experts. The researcher will also benefit from the dynamic research environment of the UCL Crypto Group (Université catholique de Louvain), with strong interactions with researchers working on related subjects. The researcher will be hired for a one-year contract that can be renewed up to two times.

The candidate should hold a PhD in mathematics, computer science or electronics, with strong interests in implementation of cryptographic algorithms. A preliminary background in side-channel attacks is useful, but not mandatory.

Candidates are invited to send a resume and motivation letter to Pr. Francois-Xavier Standaert -- fstandae at uclouvain.be

Closing date for applications: 1 April 2017

Two, three-year PhD scholarships, covering international tuition fees and a stipend of NZ$27,500 per year.

Application deadline: March 12, 2017.

The project is to develop new theoretical foundations for practical obfuscation. The theoretical component will focus on designing and evaluating new security definitions for practical obfuscation solutions. The practical component will focus on creating practical obfuscation tools inspired by the results obtained in the theoretical component. The theoretical work will be led by Prof Steven Galbraith while Dr. Giovanni Russello will lead the practical aspects.

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in computer science, engineering or mathematics and have written a master thesis in some topic related to security, cryptography, or the underlying mathematics. Experience with obfuscation and programming preferable.

Closing date for applications: 12 March 2017

Contact: Professor Steven Galbraith

Mathematics Department

University of Auckland

aucklandobfuscationphd (at) gmail.com

More information: https://www.math.auckland.ac.nz/~sgal018/PhD-Marsden.pdf

The department of research & development of Wordline, an Atos Group Company and the department of mathematics and information security of XLIM, University of Limoges - France are conjointly conducting a study on code-based cryptography. The successful applicant will be working on the code-based submissions for standardization of the NIST post-quantum project.

Applicants who have a Master degree in mathematics, computer science or related areas are encouraged to apply. Skills in error-correcting codes, complexity and software development will also be appreciated.

The position is fully funded for 3 years to work within our research teams. Additionally, the candidate may be proposed a six-month internship before the beginning of the Ph.D. Review of applications will start immediately until position is filled.

Closing date for applications: 1 September 2017

Contact: Applications should be directed to: slim.bettaieb [at] worldline.com, loic.bidoux [at] worldline.com and gaborit [at] unilim.fr

Job Responsibilities

•Design and build financial technology applications using Blockchain / Distributed Ledger Technologies

•Work closely with the banking industry to create high values Blockchain applications

•Conduct research on cryptographic schemes for Blockchain / Distributed Ledger Technologies

•Design and develop innovative yet high quality application software for cybersecurity and FinTech initiatives.

•Collaborate with the energetic team to develop impactful Blockchain Proof-of-Concept and production applications.

Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related disciplines with 6+ years’ experience or Master’s degree of equivalent education with 3+ years’ experience or Ph.D degree holder with less experience. Candidates with less experience will be considered as Engineer.

•Knowledge in Blockchain technology and good understanding of the cryptographic principles. Understanding of Blockchain platform such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, HyperLedger, etc. is a big plus.

•Understanding of distributed system and experience in implementing cryptographic protocols is a plus.

•Hands-on experience in one or more programming languages: Java, Scala, Python, JavaScript, C/C++, Go, etc.

•Good understanding of data structure, algorithm and design patterns.

•Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

•Must have collaborative mind set, be a team-player and be keen to share knowledge.

•Ability to work independently and thrive in learning new technologies.

Closing date for applications: 15 January 2017

Contact: charlenechoo (at) astri.org

More information: http://www.astri.org

NXP Semiconductors is looking for an excellent, motivated, self-driven doctoral student to work in the area of side-channel evaluation on embedded devices.

The PhD position is for three years and will be located in Hamburg (Germany) within the Innovation Center for Cryptography and Security of NXP and it will be supervised at the academic level by Pr. François-Xavier Standaert (Université Catholique de Louvain). It will be funded by the REASSURE European research project focusing on improving the efficiency of security evaluations with respect to side-channel analysis.

Education and Requirements

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- A Master degree in computer science, security or mathematics

- A proven interest in cryptography and side-channel analysis

- Excellent communication and presentation skills on tactical as well as executive level (internally and externally)

- Strong analytical skills

- Team player

- Fluent in spoken and written English

Background in cryptography and embedded security will be a plus. Knowledge of German is not required.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Vincent Verneuil

More information: https://nxp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Hamburg/PhD-student-in-Side-Channel-Analysis--m-f-_R-10001468-1

The IMDEA Software Institute invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of Cryptography. The successful candidate will do research in the analysis and design of provably-secure cryptographic protocols, supported by a project within the area of verifiable computation and zero-knowledge proofs.

The position is based in Madrid, Spain, where the IMDEA Software Institute is situated. Salaries are internationally competitive and include attractive conditions such as access to an excellent public healthcare system. The working language at the institute is English.

Applicants should have already completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline. Applicants should have an excellent research track record demonstrated by publications at major cryptography/security venues, and should have significant experience in the design of cryptographic protocols and provable security. Solid programming skills and experience in implementing cryptographic protocols will be considered positively. The application requires, among other document, a CV, a research statement, and the names of 3 persons that can provide references about you and your work.

The postdoctoral position is for one year. The starting date is negotiable but expected to be mid 2017.

Applicants interested in the position should send an email to Dario Fiore and submit the application documents at https://careers.imdea.org/software/. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications: 31 May 2017

Contact: For enquiries about the position, please contact: Dario Fiore, dario.fiore (at) imdea.org

More information: https://software.imdea.org/open_positions.html

Surrey Centre for Cyber Security invites applications for a fully-funded PhD position (tax-free stipend of 22000 GBP per year for a total of 3,5 years) in Cryptography to work on a research project focusing on the design, analysis and development of cryptographic protocols for privacy-preserving authentication in vehicular communications.

Successful applicants are expected to hold Bachelor degree or Master degree in Information Security, Computer Science or Mathematics accomplished with at least 2:1 honours and have strong background knowledge and technical skills (incl. programming skills) in cryptography and/or information/cyber security. We particularly welcome applications from ongoing students who are projected to fulfil the above criteria and complete their degree in 2017.

This position is funded by HM Government and is available only to UK citizens. Applications are welcome from UK citizens who are prepared to undergo security vetting conducted by respective UK authorities. The initial stage of vetting may last up to 3 months and needs to be accomplished successfully before the applicant can commence with their PhD studies and become eligible for the stipend.

This is a rolling advert with the nominal closing date. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2017

Contact: Dr Mark Manulis, m.manulis (at) surrey.ac.uk

More information: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=093316

Job Responsibilities

•To design and develop cryptographic protocols and schemes

•To design, analyze and implement cryptographic systems and related systems such as blockchain

•To study the latest cryptographic algorithms and protocols

Requirements

•Master degree in computer science, electronic engineering or other relevant disciplines with 3+ years experience; less experience for PhD holders.

•Experience on cryptographic system design and cryptanalysis

•Deep knowledge on number theory and security proofs

•Hands-on experience with C/C++ and Java

•Preferably having experiences on using cryptographic libraries such as OpenSSL, MIRACL, PBC, etc.

•Experience on developing cloud computing systems an advantage, but not a must

•Strong interpersonal and communications skills

•Good command of both written and spoken English

Closing date for applications: 15 January 2017

Contact: charlenechoo (at) astri.org

More information: http://www.astri.org

A one year postdoc/research fellow in the Coding and Crypto Research Group at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore is available immediately. The suitable candidate is to work on code and/or lattice based crypto.

Closing date for applications: 29 January 2017

Contact: Huaxiong wang

email: hxwang (at) ntu.edu.sg

Two PhD studentships are available at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, to work in the areas of mathematical and post-quantum cryptography. The studentships are fully funded for 3 years and a half, including standard stipends and College and University fees. The studentships are attached to St Hughs College.

Candidates must have an excellent background in mathematics, computer science or physics and the ability and willingness to work on inter-disciplinary research projects. Acquaintance with cryptography concepts and/or quantum algorithms as well as some programming skills will be considered as strong assets. Candidates must be able to obtain a DV security clearance prior to starting their D Phil; in particular they must be UK citizens.

There is a possibility to slightly extend the deadline below as long as the candidate can still obtain their DV clearance before September 2017. Please contact us informally if needed.

Closing date for applications: 6 January 2017

Contact: Christophe Petit, Ali El Kaafarani

More information: https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/node/24010

The positions are connected to the project “Construction of optimal Boolen functions”.

The prime objectives of this project are Boolean functions with optimal resistance to various cryptographic attacks (differential, linear, algebraic et al.) and their applications in discrete mathematics (such as commutative semifields, o-polynomials, difference sets, dual hyperovals, regular graphs, m-sequences, codes et al.).

For further information and for application for POSTDOC position see the webpage:

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/132032/researcher-position-at-the-department-of-informatics

For further information and for application for PhD STUDENT positions see the webpage:

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/132261/phd-position-in-boolean-functions-2-positions

All applicants are advised to apply also for the following open postdoc and PhD positions related to the whole Department of Informatics:

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/132026/postdoctoral-fellow-in-informatics

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/131983/research-fellow-phd-candidates-in-informatics-computer-science-3-positions

Closing date for applications: 15 February 2017

Contact: Dr. Lilya Budaghyan lilya.budaghyan (at) uib.no

The chair of Embedded Security at Horst Goertz Institute for IT-Security (HGI) at Ruhr-University Bochum (Germany) has openings for PhD and Postdoc positions. We are looking for outstanding candidates with strong background in Electrical/Computer Engineering, and/or Cryptography.

The available positions are fully funded for three years.

The focus of the project is on practical as well as theoretical side-channel analysis of cryptographic devices. Applicants are required to have completed (or be close to completing) a Master (or an equivalent) with excellent grades in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Cryptography, or closely related areas. In addition to the usual computer and electrical engineering background, the candidate is expected to be able to deal with either hardware designs (e.g., VHDL/verilog) or software designs (e.g., ARM processors) which is essential for the project.

Please send your application via e-mail as a single pdf containing a CV, copies of transcripts and certificates, and (if possible) names of references. Review of the applications will start immediately until the position has been filled. Note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Send your applications to emsec+apply (at) rub (dot) de

Starting date: earliest possible

Founded in 2001, the Horst Goertz 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 Goertz Institute has more than 15 professors and over 80 PhD students.

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2017

Contact: Amir Moradi

More information: https://www.emsec.rub.de

This is a full-time, permanent post and the successful candidate will join a Department with a widely recognised reputation for teaching Computer Science in the heart of London. The Department hosts several well-established undergraduate and postgraduate courses for both full-time and part-time students.

The appointee will be expected to join an energetic and innovative team of academic staff who deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. In collaboration with our current team in cyber security, the applicant will contribute to teaching in our postgraduate courses and embed cyber security in all levels of our undergraduate courses. The cyber security curriculum in our programmes was recently redesigned around the CISSP themes so they are kept aligned with (ICS)2 both in current state and in the way our modules get updated. Supervision of student projects forms an important component of our staff’s professional practice.

Staff are also encouraged to develop their external research profile and the appointee to this post will be expected to contribute to one or more of the Faculty of Science and Technology’s multidisciplinary Research Groups that include the Cyber Security research group, the Centre for Parallel Computing, Distributed and Intelligent Systems, Software Systems Engineering.

Job reference number: 50042930

Salary: £39,502– £43,870 per annum (incl. L.W.A.)

Interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing 27th February 2017

Closing date for applications: 3 February 2017

Contact: For an informal discussion on the post please contact: Dr Aleka Psarrou, Head of Department of Computer Science at psarroa (at) westminster.ac.uk or telephone 020 7911 4846.

More information: https://vacancies.westminster.ac.uk/Hrvacancies/default.aspx?id=50042930

The Department of Informatics is now recruiting 3 PhD students in informatics/computer science. The positions are for a fixed term of 4 years, of which 25 % will comprise mandatory work such as teaching and/or administrative tasks.

One of the research groups at the department is the Reliable Communication Group with main research directions of Boolean functions, coding, cryptography, information security, quantum information theory.

http://www.uib.no/en/rg/selmer

Candidates with strong background in above mentioned areas are particularly welcome to apply.

For further information and for application to positions:

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/131983/research-fellow-phd-candidates-in-informatics-computer-science-3-positions

Closing date for applications: 1 March 2017

Contact: Professor Petter E. Bjørstad, Head of Department, e-mail: Petter.Bjorstad (at) uib.no

More information: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/131983/research-fellow-phd-candidates-in-informatics-computer-science-3-p

Fully-funded PhD Position Available

at University College London (UCL)

on Genomic Privacy

Application Deadline: 31 January 2017

Starting Date: 1 April 2017 or sooner

Apply at: https://www.prism.ucl.ac.uk/#!/?project=196

We are happy to announce the availability of a fully-funded PhD position, sponsored by a Google Research Award, on genomic privacy. Please find more details at https://www.prism.ucl.ac.uk/#!/?project=196

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2017

Contact: Emiliano De Cristofaro, me (at) emilianodc.com

More information: https://www.prism.ucl.ac.uk/#!/?project=196

The Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Department at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at full professor level. The position has an expected start date of August 23, 2017. This position is in cybersecurity, with responsibilities to advance education and research in computer security and possibly drawing from closely related or emerging fields. In addition, the successful candidate is eligible for the Synchrony Financial Chair for Cybersecurity, an endowed chair in cybersecurity to advance education and research in cryptography, security engineering, security architecture, secure coding, network and cloud security, malware detection and other emerging security fields. For more information and to apply, please click on the link and follow the instructions https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/8559

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Closing date for applications: 22 August 2017

More information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/8559

The University of Connecticut invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in the Computer Science & Engineering Department. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field by the time of appointment; an established record of research in computing sciences with a specialty in Cryptography, Computer Security, or Security Engineering; demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching; and a commitment to promoting diversity through their academic and research programs. Exceptional senior candidates will be considered for the named Comcast Chair in Cybersecurity. For full job description please visit our website at http://www.cse.uconn.edu/current-job-listings/. UConn is an EEO/AA Employer.

Closing date for applications: 31 May 2017

More information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6635

The Institute for Logic, Language & Computation (ILLC) at the University of Amsterdam is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of quantum cryptography, as part of Christian Schaffner’s NWO VIDI Project “Cryptography in the Quantum Age”.

Staff members at ILLC as well as the next-door research center for quantum software QuSoft (Jop Briet, Harry Buhrman, Serge Fehr, Stacey Jeffery, Ronald de Wolf, Christian Schaffner) do research on a variety of topics in quantum information processing including quantum cryptography, quantum algorithms, cryptographic protocols and complexity theory.

The aim of the project is to develop new quantum-cryptographic protocols (beyond the task of key distribution) and explore their limitations. Examples of active research are position-based quantum cryptography and quantum homomorphic encryption. Another aspect is to investigate the security of classical cryptographic schemes against quantum adversaries (post-quantum cryptography).

The full-time appointment (38 hours per week) will be on a temporary basis, initially for one year with an extension for a further two years on positive evaluation. Depending on experience, the gross monthly salary will range from €2,552 to €4,028 (scale 10), excl. 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% annual allowance.

Prospective candidates should:

• hold or be about to obtain a PhD degree in computer science, mathematics or physics;

• have a proven track record of excellence in cryptography and/or quantum information, as witnessed by a strong publication list in relevant first-tier conference proceedings or journals;

• in-depth knowledge of one of the following fields is a plus: parallel repetition, limited-quantum-storage models, continuous variables, quantum security notions, post-quantum security;

• have strong passion for research, a drive to publish and the wish to learn new skills through working with or assisting in guiding PhD and MSc students;

• have good communication skills in English, both oral and written.

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2017

Contact: Christian Schaffner, http://homepages.cwi.nl/~schaffne

More information: http://goo.gl/rdzIkJ

The researcher will work on a project entitled “Securing emerging network technologies with homomorphic encryption”. The overall aim of the project is to design methods for secure processing of network data in emerging networks using practical variants of homomorphic encryption. Recent advances in cryptography will be applied to secure the virtualization of the ICT infrastructure (such as cloud processing and storage) and new flexible networking technologies such as software defined networks (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV). Work tasks will include: analysis of suitable network functions for homomorphic processing; analysis of practical homomorphic encryption algorithms; secure protocol design and analysis; and experimental implementations.

Closing date for applications: 1 February 2017

Contact: Prof Colin Boyd, colin.boyd (at) item.ntnu.no.

Applications must be made through the jobbnorge site (URL below)

More information: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/131846/

We are looking for a top early career academic to join our diverse and internationally renowned Department of Computer Science as a Lecturer in Digital Security. The position is part of an appealing environment of existing competencies within digital security which include undergraduate courses and a postgraduate programme and an internationally respected group of academics undertaking pure and applied research in this domain.

The successful appointee will have a PhD, demonstrated excellence in research, and a commitment to high quality research-informed teaching. The ideal candidate would have a research program that complements and builds on existing areas of strength within the department (http://www.cs.auckland.ac.nz).

The scope of the search encompasses candidates conducting research in the field of digital security broadly defined (e.g. including but not limited to Cloud Computing (with emphasis on privacy and confidentiality); Digital forensics, Security Testing; Mobile devices; Cyber-physical systems focusing on Internet of Things; Machine-to-Machine systems; Software Obfuscation; and Big Data).

The main criteria for candidates are excellence in research as well as the ability to be a highly effective teacher of both undergraduate and graduate students.

The appointee will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in their specialist area, at introductory levels more widely, and to engage in research and publication both personally and through the supervision of research students. The appointee would also be expected to seek research funding, to engage with the profession, to engage with industry, and to contribute to departmental service.

This is a full-time, permanent position based on the University of Auckland\'s city campus. The start date for this position will be mid-2017.

The University has an equity policy and welcomes applications from all qualified persons.

Closing date for applications: 15 January 2017

Contact: recruitment (at) auckland.ac.nz

More information: https://www.opportunities.auckland.ac.nz/psp/ps/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpen