International Association
for Cryptologic Research

Billions of connected devices are in use nowadays, including smartphones, media tablets, laptop and desktop computers, automotive electronic control units, smart sensors, smart cards, etc. To guarantee the confidentiality, the integrity and the authenticity of their sensitive data, various security mechanisms have been specified, and some of them mathematically proved to be secure, particularly against linear cryptanalysis and differential cryptanalysis. However, implementing them on a digital circuit without introducing vulnerability still remains a challenge.

The most exploited vulnerabilities are implementation bugs, as well as side channels, which leak information such as the execution time of a sensitive operation. The two vulnerability classes can also be combined: for instance, Meltdown (CVE-2017-5754) and Spectre (CVE-2017-5753) simultaneously exploit a hardware bug and a measure of the data cache access time.

Since 2016, artificial intelligence, and more precisely deep learning using neural networks, has been used to evaluate the resistance level of countermeasures against side-channel attack. Thus, an AES implementation protected by secret sharing based on Boolean masking has been shown insecure, as well as desynchronization, two countermeasures yet known to be very effective. Regarding public key cryptography, some vulnerabilities have also been identified in RSA implementations protected by blinding of the message, of the secret exponent and/or of the modulo.

Artificial intelligence is therefore a valuable aid in identifying vulnerabilities, the use of which has to be extended, to algorithms other than AES and RSA, but above all to other countermeasures such as register randomization, internal state randomization, modular operation re-randomization, etc. This is the first objective of the thesis. Additionally, although already very effective, it seems possible to further improve analyzes by neural networks, by using several intermediate values, and/or several side channels (time, electromagnetic radiation, etc.). This is the second objective of the thesis.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Laurent Sauvage

More information: https://www.adum.fr/as/ed/voirproposition.pl?langue=&site=TelecomPT&matricule_prop=36276

We are looking for a motivated, bright, and hard-working student that wishes to pursue a PhD in Cryptography. The candidate will work in cryptographic research topics such as zero-knowledge arguments, oblivious algorithms, trusted-hardware-assisted cryptography, verifiable computation, homomorphic commitments, searchable encryption, secure blockchain protocols, and more. The specific research topic will be determined based on the common interests of the candidate and the supervisor.

Applicants’ profile

• MSc or BSc degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Excellent programming skills, preferably in C++.
• Very good understanding of CS fundamentals: algorithm analysis, data structures, etc.
• Good understanding of basic cryptographic primitives: hashing, encryption, commitments, etc.
• Strong enthusiasm about research.

Ideal candidates have prior knowledge in implementing cryptographic primitives or a relevant project. Solid background in theoretical computer science (complexity analysis, reduction proofs, etc.), or experience in programming for trusted-hardware environments (Intel SGX, ARM TrustZone, etc.) is also a big plus.

Work environment
HKUST offers guaranteed funding for the PhD duration with competitive stipends. Our CSE department was ranked 17th in the world in 2020 by THE World University Rankings. Our graduates typically produce research output of the highest quality and consistently staff world-class institutions. The lab offers a creative work environment that is ideal for excellent research.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dimitrios Papadopoulos

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to fill a post-doctoral researcher position at Northwestern University in applied cryptography. Topics include:

• Secure multi-party computation
• Zero-knowledge proof
• Post-quantum security
• Differential privacy
• Other related/non-related topics of mutual interests

Experience in implementation is preferred.

Apply: please send your CV (and other material if available) to the PoC.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Xiao Wang (wangxiao1254@gmail.com)

We are seeking a core protocol engineer to help implement the Subspace Network (https://subspace.network), a radically decentralized, next-generation blockchain written in Rust, using the Substrate framework. Subspace employs a novel proof-of-storage consensus algorithm and a decoupled execution framework, which allows it to scale far beyond existing blockchains, without sacrificing security or decentralization. Subspace Labs is an early-stage, venture-backed startup with a globally distributed team. To learn more visit our website and read the technical whitepaper.

Responsibilities

• Become a leading contributor and core maintainer of the Subspace Network
• Implement a series of novel consensus, execution, and scalability proposals
• Maintain the highest standards of distributed open-source software development including modular design, comprehensive testing, proper documentation, and responsive support.

Requirements

• Experience with current blockchain technologies and landscape
• Theoretical background in distributed systems, such as consensus algorithms, as well as cryptographic fundamentals
• Strong knowledge of a modern systems programming language, such as Rust, C++, or Go and willing to learn Rust.
• Experience working with large open-source codebases

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with the Rust language and its ecosystem
• Familiarity with Substrate and the Polkadot ecosystem
• Experience implementing blockchain consensus protocols
• A passion for decentralized, peer-to-peer systems and Web3 technologies

Benefits

• A remote work environment with a high degree of autonomy and agency
• You will play a critical role in implementing a new layer one blockchain
• Salary and options befitting an early hire at a venture-backed startup

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Jeremiah Wagstaff

More information: https://jobs.lever.co/subspacelabs/7f6a654b-60a8-4740-aa19-36b9f7a9e624?lever-origin=applied&lever-source%5B%5D=IACR%20Jobs

Guaranteeing the confidentiality of sensitive information held or communicated by an object involves the use of various security mechanisms, such as authentication or encryption. These mechanisms rely on cryptographic algorithms that are secure from a mathematical point of view, but whose physical implementation may contain vulnerabilities that can be exploited by a malicious person. For instance, reducing the supply voltage or increasing the clock frequency of an integrated circuit beyond the limits for which it has been designed is a mean to introduce faults into its operations. It is then possible at low cost to recover all or part of the data memory, to bypass checks of passwords or access rights.

These attacks, called fault injection attack (FIA), are carried out in practice using a laser beam or a near-field probe radiating a pulsed electromagnetic field. Numerous FIA countermeasures have been proposed, mainly based on redundancy, and considering one injection faulting only one single sensitive variable. However, we have recently shown that a single injection could fault several successive assembler instructions, and consequently several variables, and it is also known that several injections, also faulting several variables, can be carried out.

This questions redundancy as a protection strategy, with software counter-measures, or even hardware counter-measures such as memory with error correcting code, or dual-core processor in lockstep mode. The first objective of the thesis is evaluating the resistance of this kind of protection, first in a practical way, then using preferably static simulations, or dynamic ones. The second objective is evaluating, and if necessary improving, resilience-based countermeasures, in particular infective countermeasures.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Laurent Sauvage

More information: https://www.adum.fr/as/ed/voirproposition.pl?langue=&site=TelecomPT&matricule_prop=36459

Applications are invited for one PhD student position at the IMDEA Software Institute (Madrid, Spain). Selected candidates will work with Marco Guarnieri (https://mguarnieri.github.io, marco dot guarnieri at imdea dot org) on the testing (specifically fuzzing) and verification of hardware-level defenses against microarchitectural attacks. The specific topic of the research will be determined based on the common interests of the candidate and the supervisor.

Who should apply?

Ideal candidates have earned (or are in their last year of) a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mathematics, with experience and interest in at least one of the following areas:

• Computer security
• Testing (and fuzzing in particular)
• Computer architectures
• Program analysis and verification
• Formal methods
• Logics

Solid programming skills will be highly valued. The position requires good teamwork and communication skills, including excellent spoken and written English.

Working at IMDEA Software

The IMDEA Software Institute is ranked among the best European research institutes in the areas of Programming Languages and Computer Security. Located in the Montegancedo Science and Technology Park, it perfectly combines the sunny and vibrant city of Madrid with cutting edge research and inspiring working environment. The institute provides an internationally competitive stipend, access to an excellent public health care system, unemployment benefits, retirement benefits, and support for research related travel. The working language at the institute is English. Knowledge of Spanish is not required.

Dates

The duration of the position is intended to be for the duration of the doctoral studies. The ideal starting period is summer/fall 2021. Deadline for applications is April 30th, 2021. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the positions are filled.

How to apply?

See http://software.imdea.org/open_positions/2021-04-phd-uarchsec-testing.html

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Marco Guarnieri (marco dot guarnieri at imdea dot org)

More information: http://software.imdea.org/open_positions/2021-04-phd-uarchsec-testing.html

Applications are invited for one PhD student position at the IMDEA Software Institute (Madrid, Spain). Selected candidates will work with Marco Guarnieri (https://mguarnieri.github.io) on the design, verification, and implementation of compiler-level countermeasures against microarchitectural and side-channel attacks. The specific topic of the research will be determined based on the common interests of the candidate and the supervisor.

Who should apply?

Ideal candidates have earned (or are in their last year of) a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mathematics, with experience and interest in at least one of the following areas:

• Computer security
• Programming languages and compilers
• Program analysis and verification
• Formal methods
• Logics

Solid programming skills will be highly valued. The position requires good teamwork and communication skills, including excellent spoken and written English.

Working at IMDEA Software

The IMDEA Software Institute is ranked among the best European research institutes in the areas of Programming Languages and Computer Security. Located in the Montegancedo Science and Technology Park, it perfectly combines the sunny and vibrant city of Madrid with cutting edge research and inspiring working environment. The institute provides an internationally competitive stipend, access to an excellent public health care system, unemployment benefits, retirement benefits, and support for research related travel. The working language at the institute is English. Knowledge of Spanish is not required.

Dates

The duration of the position is intended to be for the duration of the doctoral studies. The ideal starting period is summer/fall 2021. Deadline for applications is April 30th, 2021. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the positions are filled.

How to apply?

See https://software.imdea.org/open_positions/2021-04-phd-uarchsec-compilers.html

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Marco Guarnieri (marco dot guarnieri at Imdea dot org)

Micro-architectural timing channels are one of the most popular side channels in modern processors exploited by attackers. The presence of such timing channels enables attackers to recover sensitive information by exploiting dynamic software properties (e.g. time, cache misses, and memory access statistics). In the recent decade, the security research community has identified numerous shreds of evidence of practical timing attacks, with more recent and critical attacks reflected in Spectre, and Meltdown. In this project, we will design a secure processor against timing side channels. Our goal is to use a set of ML and computer architecture techniques to propose a countermeasure to deal with realistic timing-channel attacks. SOC group at the National University of Singapore(NUS) opens a few positions for post-doc researchers and Ph.D. on the topic of Timing side channels. We are looking for team players who are motivated and able to drive top-quality research. The area of research lies between several fields and we expect in some of the following fields: • Micro-architecture • Side-channel analysis • Machine learning • Security We will look for applications until the positions are filled. However, prospective applicants are highly encouraged to submit their applications by 31st May 2021. As one of the top universities in the world for computer science (Ranked number 4), NUS provides excellent future career training and opportunities, research environment, and facilities to international and national academic researchers. Competitive salary, tax benefit, and welfare package will be provided. Note the start date of the post-doc and Ph.D. could be flexible but no later than the end of this year (2021). Applicants should prepare and send their CV and cover letter to the following contact email.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Arash Pashrashid (pashrashid.arash@u.nus.edu)

We are looking for a bright and motivated PhD student to work in the topics of information security and cryptography. The student is expected to work on topics that include security and privacy issues for resource-constrained devices (e.g., sensors) that rely on external untrusted servers in order to perform computations. More precisely, the student shall be working on investigating efficient authentication and verifiable delegation of computation mechanisms that provide: i) provable security guarantees, and ii) rigorous privacy guarantees. The position is funded with a competitive salary.
Research area: Research areas include but are not limited to:

• Verifiable computation
• Secure Multi Party Computation
• Privacy-preserving authentication
• Cryptographic primitives

Your Profile:

• A MsC degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or a relevant field;
• Strong mathematical and algorithmic CS background;
• Excellent programming skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Final Deadline for applications: 15 April 2021
Starting date: By mutual agreement
Apply online: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/phd-position-in-applied-cryptography-and-information-security-m-w-d/09f75f22-649c-48a6-9aa4-659bbd686a84

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Katerina Mitrokotsa

More information: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/phd-position-in-applied-cryptography-and-information-security-m-w-d/09f75f22-649c-48a6-9aa4-659bbd686a84

The Applied Cryptography Lab at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a Post-doc position. We are interested in the theory and application of provably secure cryptography. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

• privacy-enhancing-technologies
• cryptocurrencies
• password-based cryptography
• proof systems

Work Environment: The Applied Cryptography Lab is part of FAU, which is one of the largest universities in Germany. With its five faculties, FAU offers a scope of subjects ranging from the Humanities to Law and Economics as well as Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering. FAU’s mission statement “Advance through Networks” reflects the close collaboration between the single disciplines. FAU has been ranked the third year in a row the most innovative University in Germany.

Requirements: Candidates for this position should hold a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (mathematics, ...). The ideal candidate shows strong enthusiasm about research, publishes at leading venues in cryptography or IT security, and has excellent teamworking abilities.

Program details and contact for application/questions: Funding is available for at least 36 months; the salary range is between 32.671 - 78.136 EUR year, depending on your background and experience. Prospective applicants should apply with a cover letter, a research statement, and an academic CV that includes the contact information for two references. Please send a single PDF file and include [PostDoc] in the subject. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dominique Schroeder

More information: https://www.chaac.tf.fau.eu

The Applied Cryptography Lab at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a Ph.D. position in Computer Science. We are interested in the theory and application of provably secure cryptography. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

• privacy-enhancing-technologies
• cryptocurrencies
• password-based cryptography
• proof systems

Work Environment: The Applied Cryptography Lab is part of FAU, which is one of the largest universities in Germany. With its five faculties, FAU offers a scope of subjects ranging from the Humanities to Law and Economics as well as Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering. FAU’s mission statement “Advance through Networks” reflects the close collaboration between the single disciplines. FAU has been ranked the third year in a row the most innovative University in Germany.

Requirements: Candidates for this position should have a master or comparable degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (mathematics, ...). Knowledge of one or several of the areas cryptography, IT security, complexity theory, privacy,... is desired. The ideal candidate shows strong enthusiasm about research and has excellent teamworking abilities.

Program details and contact for application/questions: The project start date is as soon as possible. Funding is available for at least 36 months; an extension is possible. Prospective applicants should apply with a cover letter, a list of attended (Master) courses, and an academic CV. Please send a single PDF file and include [PhD] in the subject. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dominique Schröder

More information: https://www.chaac.tf.fau.eu

As a Rust Engineer at Wickr, you will help build the next generation of Technology! This critical Engineering position will have the unique ability to work with our cryptography team on the design and test of new products and features. Then partner with entire production engineering team to implement those products and features.

You not only create and deliver, you have the opportunity to see your hard work in use by everyday users. Opportunities like this do not come around often and take the right person to deliver results. While Wickr is expanding exponentially, we are keeping our start-up feel, mentality and fun environment. You still have time to join as a groundbreaking team member for an organization that holds over 91 patents on crypto protocols.

Responsibilities:

> Work with our cryptographers to create prototypes of cutting edge cryptographic and security features such as advanced encryption, signature, and key agreement schemes.

> Work with our core engineering team to convert prototypes of new network protocols and security features into production ready implementations that can be used by Wickr applications.

> Help develop a new cross platform Wickr protocol library in Rust.

> Write benchmarks and optimize code to help our team take full advantage of new features.

> Write code that is modular and well-covered by automated unit and integration tests.

> Help write and test FFI wrappers for our Rust libraries in Java, Swift, and C++.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

> Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.

> 4+ years of experience developing software libraries in a low-level language such as C and C++.

> Minimum of 2 years’ experience writing Rust code in a production environment.

> Experience working in an agile software development environment.

> Experience contributing to open source libraries is a plus.

> Experience working with Java, Swift, or NodeJS is a plus.

> Interest in cryptography and secure coding practices is a plus.

> Be a self-starter who is willing to take ownership of your work.

> Excellent communicator in both verbal

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Please enter your application into the careers page and our Technical Recruiter will contact you, if qualified. You can also find him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-schultz-1509a22/

More information: https://wickr.com/careers/

The objective of thisproject is to address the challenges to enable high capacity IoT networks with low energy consumption and highly secure communication. For this, we aim to develop and demonstrate efficient algorithms for the maximization of the capacity of IoT networks. At the same time, we envision to alleviate the battery issue by developing intelligent methods for energy harvesting and power control. We will also investigate the robustness capabilities of the IoT network to maintain high security levels against different kind of attacks and vulnerabilities. -The candidate must hold (or about to complete) a PhD in the related fields. The candidate will take part in the EXAF-JFD Project is expected to have hands-on experience in fields related to wireless communications. The main duties are: -Publish in high impact journals in the field. -Supervise graduate and undergraduate students. -Contribute to teaching or other training activities (if applicable) The successful candidate will be employed by Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) based at Benguerir (50 km north of Marrakech), Morocco. The net salary per month is 2000 USD.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For more information an application , please visit: https://www.abg.asso.fr/fr/recruteurOffres/show/id_offre/97229

The cryptography research group at Fujitsu Laboratories of America is looking for a security researcher to help us broaden the scope of our lab's work. We are looking for a researcher who can both help support our business and do fundamental research across a number of areas including applied cryptography, blockchain, and systems security. A broad overview of our recent research interests can be found here: https://www.fujitsu.com/us/about/businesspolicy/tech/rd/research/computer-security/cryptography-and-privacy/.

We are looking for someone who will accelerate our security research around our business interests in the area and establish our presence in systems security academic venues. We offer competitive salary, benefits package, and flexible work schedule. This is a full-time permanent position based on Sunnyvale, CA. Candidates should have (or should soon have) a PhD degree in computer security or a closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with strong publication records in top tier crypto/security conferences. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their CV to Arnab Roy by email.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Arnab Roy

CSEM is a private, non-profit research, technology and innovation center. Our division of Integrated and Wireless Systems, in collaboration with the HexHive lab, EPFL, is looking for a PhD Candidate in Embedded security.

We have a multidisciplinary competence in the area of embedded, low-power embedded systems, spanning the full stack from HW, through firmware, to communication technologies, embedded intelligence, and security.
This offers an exciting opportunity for a candidate interested in HW design, cryptography, and security to address research questions that are relevant to practical applications in the domain of low-power embedded systems and Internet of Things (IoT), thanks to the immediate feedback and guidance from CSEM's researchers and engineers.

Your mission will contribute to applied research and development in one or more of these of these research directions of interest:

• Side channel-resistant implementations of cryptographic HW accelerators, with an emphasis on minimization of overhead and trade-offs between overhead and security level.
• HW-accelerated implementations of post-quantum cryptography for constrained platforms. Investigation of alternative cryptographic primitives to PQC key encapsulation and signature schemes with lower implementation overheads, suited for IoT.
• Identification, design, and implementation of HW (cyber)security features for constrained embedded platforms for practically relevant security profiles, with an emphasis on design minimalism.
• Research on tools automatizing the design of side-channel- secure processor instructions and/or HW accelerators.

Your profile.

• A Masters (or equivalent) degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Computer Science
• Good background in applied cryptography and security
• Solid background in HW design and resource trade-offs
• Solid background with programming in C
• Familiarity with embedded development is an advantage
• Fluency in English is required, proficiency in French is an advantage

Closing date for applications:

Contact:

For more information please contact Damian Vizar damian[dot]vizar [at]csem[dot]ch

You need to apply to the EPFL, IC faculty's doctoral school by April 15th: https://www.epfl.ch/education/phd/edic-computer-and-communication-sciences/edic-computer-and-communication-sciences/edic-how-to-apply/

We would like to announce one open (3-year) PhD position in Symmetric cryptography in the Caramba team in Nancy, France. The aim of this PhD research project is to build new symmetric primitives which designs are based on strong security proofs while the proposed concrete instances are justified by careful security analyses.
The highly motivated candidate should have a master degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or Mathematics and at least basic knowledge in symmetric key cryptology.
The application deadline is May 10th 2021 and the candidates must apply via http://doctorat.univ-lorraine.fr/fr/les-ecoles-doctorales/iaem/offres-de-these/design-et-cryptanalyses-de-nouveaux-schemas-de. Further details on the project and on the requirements are also available on this page.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Marine Minier (marine dot minier at loria dot fr) and Virginie Lallemand (virginie dot lallemand at loria dot fr)

More information: http://doctorat.univ-lorraine.fr/fr/les-ecoles-doctorales/iaem/offres-de-these/design-et-cryptanalyses-de-nouveaux-schemas-de

The Strategic Centre for Research in Privacy-Preserving Technologies and Systems (SCRIPTS) of the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore is looking for candidates to fill several PhD student positions on the topic of privacy preserving technologies and machine learning. Interested candidates are expected to have a honors degree (second upper classes or above, or equivalence) in Computer Science/Engineering, or Mathematics. Knowledge/research experience in cryptography or machine learning will be a plus. We offer scholarships covering tuition fee and attractive living allowances. Interested candidates can send their CV and degree transcripts to Asst Prof Jian Guo through guojian@ntu.edu.sg.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Asst Prof Jian Guo

More information: http://scripts.ntu.edu.sg

The Services and Cybersecurity (SCS) chair at the University of Twente (The Netherlands) invites applications for a 4-years Ph.D. position on the topic of ‘modeling IoT device behavior for threat detection and response’.

More information:
https://www.utwente.nl/en/organisation/careers/!/2021-308/phd-position-on-modeling-iot-device-behavior-for-threat-detection-and-response

Deadline for applications: 23 April 2021, 23:59 CET

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Andrea Continella (a.continella@utwente.nl)

More information: https://www.utwente.nl/en/organisation/careers/!/2021-308/phd-position-on-modeling-iot-device-behavior-for-threat-detection-and-response

SETS invites applications from citizens of India for filling up the position of Project Associate – III and Project Associate – II for
a Research & Development project in the area of Quantum Key distribution for a project titled “: Metro Area Quantum Access Network (MAQAN)”.

Short description of the project:
Metro Area Quantum Access Network (MAQAN) ensures secure
key exchange between point-multipoint using Quantum mechanisms. In this project, SETS focus would be on developing
an efficient post-processing module required for field-deployable QKD systems. The post-processing module includes interfacing with quantum components, sifting, error parameter estimation, clock synchronization, authentication, privacy amplification, error correction, error verification, along with Quantum-safe Post Quantum Crypto primitives.
Project Associate - III
i. PhD in Engineering/ Science (Physics/Electronics)
ii. First Class M. Tech /M. E (Microelectronics and Photonics/Laser and Electro optics/Applied Electronics/VLSI Design/Electronic & Instrumentation/ Communication System/ Computer Science/ Cyber-Security).
i. MTech/ ME with minimum two years’ experience (or)
ii. PhD in Science with minimum one year experience (or)
iii. PhD in Engineering
Candidates with experience in Quantum Key Distribution, Integration of Optoelectronic Hardware with FPGA, Post Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Network testbed creation and System Design & Development using FPGAs. Hands-on exposure of FPGA boards and Xilinx Vivado tools using Verilog/VHDL/HLS.
Remuneration: Consolidated salary would be in the range of Rs. 50,000 to 60,000 per month.
Project Associate - II
Same as above but relaxation in terms of work experience (1 year work experience with masters or direct PhD) with skills in verilog and coding.
Remuneration: Consolidated salary would be in the range of Rs. 40,000 to 50,000 per month.

Closing date for applications:

Contact:
Name: Mr Dillibabu
Email : hr_qkd2_2021@setsindia.net , dillibabu@setsindia.net

More information: https://www.setsindia.in/careers

About the Role: The candidate is expected to research cryptographic protocols that will be useful in blockchain applications or more generally. They will additionally dedicate some fraction of their time to projects that more directly benefit Ethereum. There is a lot of flexibility to work on topics they find interesting and also to collaborate with other teams for example in academia. We have a culture of open source and no patents will be put on any work they produce. The role is remote. The position is permanent however the details of the contract will depend on the location and personal circumstances of the candidate.

Requirements: The successful candidate will have a PhD in either cryptography, consensus, or a closely related field. They will have a strong track record of publishing in top tier conferences and a clear vision of how they wish to continue their research for the benefit of blockchain and other communities. They will be comfortable working both independently and as part of a larger team. The candidate should be able to prototype their protocols/algorithms in a programming language of their choice or else be open to learning.

The focus of this position is on lattice-based cryptography. The candidate should have good experience in one of the following areas and be familiar with others:

Design and analysis of lattice-based signature schemes;

Design and analysis of lattice-based encryption schemes (including FHE);

Lattice-based MPC tools;

Parameter selection for lattice-based schemes, both already deployed and perspective (e.g. NIST PQ candidates);

Implementation of lattice-based schemes in software or hardware.

Interested candidates that have more diverse skills but do not fit the above requirements should also consider applying as there may be other roles within the foundation.

If you have contributed to any open source projects then please additionally discuss this in a short document or provide links to your contributions.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Please email cryptography@ethereum.org with a CV and a short document (either 1 or 2 pages) detailing how you have personally contributed to the most interesting of your publications.