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17 April 2019
Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT), Queen’s University Belfast, UK
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: A minimum 2.1 honours degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mathematics or closely related discipline is required. This is an NCSC-sponsored PhD studentship; therefore, only UK nationals are eligible for this funding. NCSC will be offering the student an opportunity to work more closely with them – e.g., via a short internship or attendance at technical meetings. As such, the recipient of this studentship will have to be appropriately security cleared by NCSC before they start their doctoral studies.
GENERAL INFORMATION: A GCHQ-sponsored PhD studentship provides funding for 3.5 years and commences Oct 2019. It covers approved tuition fees and a maintenance grant of approx.. £22,500 each year (tax-free). A further £5k of funding will also be available per annum for travel to conferences, collaborative partners, NCSC visits, etc.
To Apply, use the online application system available at: https://dap.qub.ac.uk/portal/
Closing date for applications: 31 May 2019
Contact: m.oneill AT ecit.qub.ac.uk
More information: https://www.qub.ac.uk/ecit/Education/PhDProjects/PhDResearchProjects2019/CSITCluster/
University of Queensland
1. Cryptography position:–
We welcome applications from computer scientists with expertise in applied cryptography including but not limited to threshold cryptography, lightweight cryptography, post quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution and management, practical homomorphic encryption, cryptanalysis, data privacy-preserving techniques, and engineering of cryptographic applications according to international standards. Experts in other emerging cryptography research areas are also welcome to apply. Experience or an interest in engineering or standardizing industry-grade cryptographic solutions will be highly regarded. We seek to appoint a scientist with interest and experience in systems thinking and well versed in cryptographic and coding technologies.
2. Automation position:-
We welcome applications from computer scientists with expertise in cyber security autonomy and automation, covering areas including but not limited to exploit generation, reverse engineering, symbolic execution, program testing, fuzzing, vulnerability detection and mitigation, security information and event management. Experts with experience and interest in applying machine learning and AI planning to cyber security are also welcome to apply. Experience or an interest in engineering or standardizing industry-grade cyber security solutions will be highly regarded. We seek to appoint a scientist with interest and experience in systems thinking and well versed in vulnerability discovery and exploitation technologies.
This role is a full-time position; however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated. The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University.
Closing date for applications: 19 May 2019
Contact: ryan.ko AT uq.edu.au
More information: http://jobs.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/507415/lecturersenior-lecturer-in-cyber-security-cryptographyautomation
Information Security group, Royal Holloway University of London, UK
The Information Security Group (ISG) at Royal Holloway University of London are looking for a full time permanent Professor/Reader (Chair/Distinguished or Full Professor) and three full time permanent lecturers (assistant professors).
The ISG is a full department within the university specialising in information/cyber security research and teaching and is one of the biggest specialist research and teaching groups in the UK. Details of the positions and more information about the ISG and Royal Holloway can be found at:
Additionally Royal Holloway is also looking for a head of Department for Computer Science and Head of Department in Media Arts (see https://andersonquigley.com/digitalleaders/ ).
Closing date for applications: 7 May 2019
Contact: Peter Komisarczuk
Head of Department/Director Information Security Group
Royal Holloway, University of London
Tel: +44 (0)1784443089
peter.komisarczuk (at) rhul.ac.uk
More information: https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=0419-139
09 April 2019
University of York (UK)
Research supervision
If successful, you will conduct your research under the supervision of the Chair of Cyber Security Professor Delaram Kahrobaei: https://sites.google.com/a/nyu.edu/delaram-kahrobaei/ at University of York; and Director of York Interdisciplinary Centre for Cyber Security www.cs.york.ac.uk/security
Award funding
If successful, you will be supported for three years. Funding includes:
- £14,777 (2018/19 rate) per year stipend
- Home/EU tuition fees
- RTSG (training/consumables/travel) provision
Funding requirements
To be considered for this funding you must:
- meet the entrance requirements for a PhD in Computer Science
- be eligible to pay home/EU fees
We will look favourably on applicants that can demonstrate knowledge of cryptography, algebra, quantum computation, and who have strong programming and mathematical skills.
Apply for this studentship
1. Apply to study
- You must apply online for a full-time PhD in Computer Science.
- You must quote the project title Post-Quantum Cryptography in your application.
- There is no need to write a full formal research proposal (2,000-3,000 words) in your application to study as this studentship is for a specific project.
2. Provide a personal statement. As part of your application please provide a personal statement of 500-1,000 words with your initial thoughts on the research topic.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted all year round.
The start date for the studentship is flexible.
Project enquiries
Professor Delaram Kahrobaei, Chair of Cyber Security (delaram.kahrobaei (at) york.ac.uk):
https://sites.google.com/a/nyu.edu/delaram-kahrobaei/
Application enquiries
cs-pg-admissions (at) york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 325404
Closing date for applications: 24 July 2019
Contact: Professor Delaram Kahrobaei, Chair of Cyber Security
https://sites.google.com/a/nyu.edu/delaram-kahrobaei/
Director of York Interdisciplinary Centre for Cyber Security www.cs.york.ac.uk/security
More information: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/post-quantum-cryptography/?p104181
08 April 2019
Ecole centrale of Lyon, INL laboratory, Ecully, France
In particular, problematic sub-operations (non-linear operations leading to side channel leakage for example) of cryptographic algorithm will be implemented using the new operator in order to evaluate either its security and the energy consumption of the resulting change in the computation paradigm.
Closing date for applications: 10 May 2019
Contact: Cédric Marchand
More information: http://inl.cnrs.fr/files/Th%C3%A8ses20192020/INL04_EDEEA_Navarro_Marchand_2019.pdf
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
We offer a globally competitive salary package and low income tax, plus an excellent research environment in Singapore. The initial contract will be for 2 years, and renewable subject to the performance. Interested candidates are to send their CV, and 2 reference letters to Dr. Le Su. Review of application will start immediately until the positions are filled.
Closing date for applications: 7 October 2019
Contact: Dr. Le Su, le.su (at) ntu.edu.sg
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
We offer a globally competitive salary package and low income tax, plus an excellent research environment in Singapore. The initial contract will be for 2 years, and renewable subject to the performance. Interested candidates are to send their CV, and 2 reference letters to Dr. Le Su. Review of application will start immediately until the positions are filled.
Closing date for applications: 7 October 2019
Contact: Dr. Le Su, le.su (at) ntu.edu.sg
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Department of Informatics
The professorship will be dedicated to the combination of artificial intelligence and IT security. We seek a broad range of applicants with experience and focus in at least one of the following domains:
AI methods that improve the security of IT systems
IT security methods for AI-based systems.
KIT has research competence in various fields of IT security and artificial intelligence. In particular, the candidate is planned to be affiliated with the Competence Center for Applied Security Technology (KASTEL) as well as IT security research at KIT within the framework of the Helmholtz Association. In addition, it is expected that the candidate strengthens a strategic focus of secure and dependable systems at the Faculty of Informatics.
The new professor is expected to teach courses in the core curriculum of the department of Informatics, in both mandatory and elective areas. During the first three years, the teaching can be performed in English language.
The candidate is expected to actively shape research at KIT, to advance the personal development of her/himself and independently supervise doctoral researchers as well as graduate and undergraduate students. The new professor shall successfully combine collaborative work attitude with strong communication skills.
The initial appointment is for six years as a temporary civil servant or as an employee. An interim evaluation is carried out in the third year of service. If the final tenure evaluation is positive, the successful candidate will be promoted to a tenured full professorship (W3) in accordance with §15 (2) KITG.
Starting date:as soon as possible
Closing date for applications: 8 April 2019
Contact: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Beckert, email: bernhard.beckert (at) kit.edu
More information: https://www.pse.kit.edu/karriere/567.php
Chinese University of Hong Kong
- PhD degree in Computer Science
- Good track record in top conferences
- With system background (e.g., Linux)
- Experience in blockchain (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger)
Closing date for applications: 1 July 2019
Contact: Send your CV to ericlo (at) cse.cuhk.edu.hk using the email subject \"Post-doc applicant: [Your Name]\" (e.g., \"Post-doc applicant: Harry Porter\").
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
NTU Singapore offers globally competitive salary package with extremely low income tax and an excellent environment for research. The contract will be initially for 2 years, and has the possibility to be extended subject to the availability of funding. The position will be open until filled, interested candidates are to send their CV and the contact information of 2 referees to Prof. Jian Guo.
Closing date for applications: 31 July 2019
Contact: Jian Guo, Assistant Professor, guojian (at) ntu.edu.sg
More information: http://catf.crypto.sg
Yeshiva University
This is a tenure eligible position depending on experience and qualifications. We offer an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefits, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Compensation commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Closing date for applications: 11 September 2019
More information: https://apptrkr.com/1418527
Program Director/Tenure Track Faculty Member of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Tenure
Yeshiva University
Given the multidisciplinary mission of the Katz School, there will be opportunities to collaborate on research and initiatives with colleagues from other fields and schools; for example, Biotech, Mathematics, Economics, CyberSecurity, Data and Privacy Law (at Cardozo School of Law), and YU’s Innovation Lab. In particular, this is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader to take advantage of the University’s extensive connections to Israel’s startup community and groundbreaking work in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Biotech and Cybersecurity.
We offer an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefits, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Compensation commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Closing date for applications: 11 September 2019
More information: https://apptrkr.com/1418515
Imperial College London
This position is funded by HM Government and is available only to UK citizens unfortunately. The studentship will last for 3.5 years and include tuition fees as a Home student and an attractive stipend of £24,000/year, plus a generous allowance for travel and subsistence.
Closing date for applications: 1 May 2019
Contact: Cong Ling (c.ling (at) imperial.ac.uk)
More information: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BQT906/phd-studentship-in-post-quantum-cryptography
29 March 2019
University of Luxembourg, Cryptolux (SnT)
The successful candidate will join the CryptoLUX group led by Prof. Alex Biryukov. Candidates with proven research track record in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:
- Design/analysis of lightweight crypto (with the goal to evaluate NIST competition submissions)
- Financial cryptography (cryptocurrencies, blockchain tech)
- Privacy enhancing technologies
Your Profile
A Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or a related field; Competitive research record in applied cryptography or information security (at least one paper in top 10 IT security/crypto conferences; or several papers at ToSC(FSE), CHES, PETs or TCC); Strong mathematical and algorithmic CS background; Good skills in programming and scripting languages; Commitment, team working and a critical mind; Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory.
The University offers a one years employment contract (with extension possibility). The University offers highly competitive salaries and is an equal opportunity employer. You will work in an exciting international environment of a large IT security-focused research center (SnT/CSC), developing technologies which will have direct impact on the future.
Applications, written in English, should be submitted by e-mail and should include:
- A brief cover letter explaining the candidate\'s motivation and research interests
- Curriculum Vitae (including photo, education/research/ work, publications, interests)
- Information on participation in competitions, Olympiads, CTFs is a plus
- Contact information of 2-3 references
Applications will be considered on receipt therefore applying before the deadline is encouraged.
Closing date for applications: 1 May 2019
Contact: Prof. Alex Biryukov
More information: https://www.cryptolux.org/index.php/Vacancies
Society for Electronic Transactions and Security [SETS], Chennai, India
Post: Project Associate (Number of Posts: 2)
Project Duration: 3 years (the positions as proposed are purely temporary and would be filled on Contract basis with consolidated salary under the project). The appointment will be made initially for a period of two years and extendable upto further one more year or the closing date of the project whichever is earlier.
Salary: Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 per month commensurate to relevant experience
Essential Qualifications: M.E/M.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Computer Science and Engineering/ Applied Electronics/ Embedded Systems/ VLSI Design from a recognized university in First Class with 60% or above marks or equivalent.
Areas of Skill sets/ Knowledge required:
a) Knowledge in cryptology and strong background in digital system design, including project development experience in C, MATLAB, VHDL/Verilog programming. b) In-depth knowledge of front-end digital design process and related design flows (Xilinx FPGA /ASIC digital IC design). c) Candidates with prior industrial/research experience in the field of Hardware Security including Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) and Side Channel Attacks (SCA) are preferred.
Selection Procedure: Written Test and/or Interview
How to Apply?
1) Applications received via email will ONLY be considered. Candidate should write “Application for Project Associate Position” in the subject line of his/her E-mail. 2) The candidate is required to attach the Personal Particulars Form in pdf format duly filled and signed. 3) The email should be sent to hrpuf2019 (at) setsindia.net
Closing date for applications: 10 April 2019
Contact: N. Nalla Anandakumar, Scientist, SETS (Co-Principal Investigator)
More information: https://setsindia.in/careers
University of Warsaw
MIM UW is one of the strongest computer science faculties in Europe. It is known for talented students (e.g., two wins and 13 times in top ten at the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest) and strong research teams, especially in theoretical aspects of computer science like algorithms, logic and automata, cryptography (e.g., 8 ERC grants in these fields, 4 of them running at the moment). For an overview of research areas represented in the Faculty, see http://www.mimuw.edu.pl/en/dziedziny-badan
Requirements:
- PhD degree in computer science or mathematics achieved during the last 10 years
- Strong publication record in international computer science journals or conferences
- Teaching experience
- Mobility record (participation in conferences, research visits, postdoc positions, etc.)
The position is for 4 years, with the possibility of extending for an indefinite period of time after a positive result of employee evaluation. The position comes with teaching load of 210 hrs/year.
Deadline for applications: 25th April 2019.
More details, including application procedure can be found under the following link:
https://www.mimuw.edu.pl/rozne/konkursy-pliki/2019/assistant-professor-comp-systems-2019-04-25.pdf
For more information about the procedure, requirements, conditions, etc. please contact a vice-director of Institute of Informatics, Lukasz Kowalik (kowalik (at) mimuw.edu.pl).
Closing date for applications: 25 April 2019
Contact: Lukasz Kowalik (kowalik (at) mimuw.edu.pl)
More information: https://www.mimuw.edu.pl/rozne/konkursy-pliki/2019/assistant-professor-comp-systems-2019-04-25.pdf
University of Manchester, UK
Project Description
Since the privatisation of the energy market in the UK, the inefficiency of its structures have resulted in unaffordable energy for micro consumers such as households and SMEs. Similar market structures distributed worldwide have also experienced the same issue. A few contributing factors leading to this issue are complicated switching process between suppliers, current high-cost technical infrastructure for administration and billing purposes and fixed rate supply system. With the use of blockchain as an infrastructure, there is a significant opportunity to disrupt the current energy market with automation and integration of services, provide savings in the energy provision process and reduce energy bills for end users. However, little scientific information is available regarding the costs associated with running a blockchain-based energy market and the best methods for scaling up such a platform.
eChain is a blockchain-based energy trading platform developed by UrbanChain, which uses hyperledger as a building block. The embedded features of the platform are real-time switching, automated billing and administration, P2P trading between energy generators and consumers, and demand side management.
Funding note
The candidate must be a UK/EU national as required by the funding agency.
Person Specification
Candidates must hold a minimum of an upper Second Class UK Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
Skills and Qualifications
- A passion for blockchain technology, preferably concerning the energy sector
- Enthusiasm for working with cloud services and virtual machines
- Capable of producing highly original work and an enquiring mind with well-developed analytical and investigative skills
- A track record in software and/or electronic engineering, distributed ledger systems and/or system security
Closing date for applications: 15 April 2019
Contact: Candidates are encouraged to send their CV, a transcript with a list of courses and grades, and a description of their research interests to Dr Mustafa A. Mustafa as soon as possible for informal discussion about their suitability.
https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/mustafa.mustafa.html
More information: http://www.cs.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/projects/description/?projectid=20154
26 March 2019
Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
We offer a three-year position with salary according to the remuneration group E 12/13 TV-L (39,83 Wochenstunden). The position is based in Bochum, Germany and will involve international travel to conduct and present research.
The load of teaching will be calculated according to §3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia).
If you are interested, send your complete application documents in one single pdf file (max. 10 MB) with subject line *Application for PhD* directly to Nils Fleischhacker. ( nils.fleischhacker (at) rub.de )
Required documents are:
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae (including a list of publications if appropriate)
- Master\'s certificate and transcript of records
At Ruhr-Universität Bochum, we wish to promote careers of women in areas in which they have been underrepresented, and we would therefore like to encourage female candidates to send us their applications. Applications by suitable candidates with severe disabilities and other applicants with equal legal status are likewise most welcome.
Closing date for applications: 14 April 2019
Contact: Nils Fleischhacker, nils.fleischhacker (at) rub.de
More information: https://goo.gl/FSxDbC
University of Birmingham
The main goal of this studentship is to develop optimized, side-channel protected hardware implementations of isogeny-based protocols.
The student will be integrated within the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Cyber Security and Privacy and they will collaborate with more experienced researchers on this research program. They will be supervised by Dr. Sujoy Sinha Roy, Dr. Christophe Petit and Dr. Flavio Garcia. All three are members of Birmingham’s Academic Center of Excellence in Cyber security.
Person specification:
2:1 Honours undergraduate degree and/or postgraduate degree with Distinction (or an international equivalent) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematical Engineering or closely related discipline. The ideal candidate for this position will be familiar with low-level programming, hardware architecture design and cryptography, but other candidates with a strong academic record will also be considered.
Funding Notes: The candidate must be a UK national as required by the funding agency.
Total stipend to student: £22,000 (year1), £22,500 (year2), £23,000 (year3), £11,750 (6 months of year4). The stipend is tax free. This is a research position with limited or no teaching requirements.
Application link: https://sits.bham.ac.uk/lpages/EPS003.htm
Closing date for applications: 15 May 2019
Contact: Candidates are encouraged to send their CV, a transcript with a list of courses and grades, and a description of their research interests to Sujoy Sinha Roy and Christophe Petit and Flavio Garcia as soon as possible for informal discussion about their suitability.
https://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~sinharos/
https://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~petitcz/
http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~garciaf/
University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
The University of Kent is one of only 17 Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACEs-CSR) in the UK, recognised by UK government. SoCyETAL will grow interdisciplinary research in areas such as international conflict, cyber influence and behaviour, cybercrime, cyber law, and financial technology, just to name a few. In addition to research, SoCyETAL will offer a number of interdisciplinary MSc programmes.
Applications are invited from candidates in any research area that can complement or enhance the existing research strengths of the KirCCS and the Cyber Security research group at the School of Computing, especially in the socio-technical security theme. Successful candidates will be made members of both KirCCS and SoCyETAL. SoCyETAL will have a dedicated physical space allowing researchers from different schools and disciplines to work together, and there will be dedicated PhD studentships for members of SoCyETAL.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked with researchers in social science disciplines including but not limited to Psychology, Law, Sociology, Business, and Economics. Candidates with research experience in Artificial Intelligence are welcome, especially if that research goes beyond pure technical issues into topics such as human behaviour, ethics, law, transparency, trust, fairness, and policy.
For more details and to apply for the posts, please visit the further information URL.
Closing date for applications: 10 April 2019
Contact: For informal queries, please contact Prof Shujun Li (S.J.Li (at) kent.ac.uk, http://www.hooklee.com/) and Prof Richard Jones (R.E.Jones (at) kent.ac.uk, https://www.cs.kent.ac.uk/people/staff/rej/).
More information: https://jobs.kent.ac.uk/STM1002