International Association
for Cryptologic Research

ECRYPT-NET is a research network of 6 universities and 2 companies developing advanced cryptographic techniques for the Internet of Things and the Cloud and creating efficient and secure implementations of those techniques on a broad range of platforms. ECRYPT-NET is funded by a prestigious Marie Sk?odowska-Curie ITN (Integrated Training Network) grant. The network is educating a group of 15 PhD students with a set of interdisciplinary skills in the areas of mathematics, computer science and electrical engineering. The training is provided in an international context, that includes Summer Schools, workshops, internships, and complementary skills. Participants are expected to spend at least 6 months abroad in a network partner or in one of the 7 associated companies. We are looking for one highly motivated candidate with a strong academic track record, ideally with some background on cryptology and with proven research abilities.

We offer an exciting working environment in an international network with top scientists that is geared towards cutting-edge research. The financial conditions are very attractive. The project offers an opportunity to travel and interact with other PhD students and scientists all over Europe.

Two of the ECRYPT-NET PhD students will be based at the Coding Theory and Cryptology (CC) and the Cryptographic Implementations (CI) groups at TU/e. At this moment we are looking for one PhD student who will perform research on lattice-based cryptography. Lattice-based cryptosystems are a hot area of research but their concrete security is not well understood. This research will explore attack algorithms such as enumeration, sieving, and quantum walks with the goal of providing security advice to designers.

The CC and CI groups together currently have 2 full professors, 1 associate professor, 2 assistant professors, 2 postdocs, and 9 PhD students working on all aspects of cryptography, with special focus on algorithms for cryptography and cryptanalysis and secure and efficient implementations. For more information on these groups see https://www.win.tue.nl/cc/ and https://eindhoven.cr.yp.to/ .

Closing date for applications: 11 February 2017

Contact: Tanja Lange.

Please use

Application TUE-20170117

as your subject line.

Note:

Candidates may have resided in the host country for at most 1 year in the 3 years preceding the application. They can have at most 2 years of research experience at the doctoral level.

More information: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/172143

Description: We are looking for Post-Docs to work on theory, implementation and applications of MPC. We are looking for different individuals to contribute to each of these three areas. The positions are multi-year, and you will be working in a vibrant group working on trying to make MPC a reality; with strong links with both other research groups, and industrial applications.

Closing date for applications: 31 December 2017

Contact: Nigel Smart

More information: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/details.html?nPostingID=5521&nPostingTargetID=20779&option=28&sort=DESC

The UCL Crypto Group is recruiting Ph.D. students willing to undertake a thesis in side-channel security or in protocol security. The Ph.D. thesis will take place in the dynamic research environment of the UCL Crypto Group (Université catholique de Louvain), with strong interactions with other Ph.D. students and post-doctoral researchers working on various aspects of cryptography.

The candidates should hold a master or engineering degree in mathematics, computer science or electronics, with strong interest in cryptography and security. A preliminary background in cryptography is useful, but not mandatory.

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

Closing date for applications: 1 April 2017

Open post-doctoral position: design of a security architecture for a critical infrastructure

The objective of this project is to design and analyze a security architecture operating critical equipment in the transportation area. It should among other things allow secure and automated updates in a robust way (e.g. supporting contexts where equipment is temporary out of reach).

The research will take place in the framework of a regionally-funded project involving a multidisciplinary consortium including several industrial partners. 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 cryptography with strong interests in protocol design and security analysis, as well as in practical aspects of applied cryptography. Fluent French is an asset, but not mandatory.

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

Closing date for applications: 1 April 2017

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