International Association
for Cryptologic Research

There is a job opening for a senior scientist (i.e. a fixed-term, non-tenured assistant professor) at the Cybersecurity Research Group at AAU (Klagenfurt). AAU is a young university: in 2018 it was in the QS top 50 under 50 list; it ranked 6th of all Austrian Universities in 2020.

The lecturer position is fixed-term for 3.5 years. The successful applicant is expected to do a small amount of teaching (2-4 contact/lecture hours per week during term time, subject specific only i.e. no service teaching) whilst contributing to the wider research agenda of the Cybersecurity group.

The Cybersecurity group (www.cybersecurityresearch.at) was recently established by Prof. Elisabeth Oswald (ERC Cog, EPSRC Leadership fellow) after her move from Bristol (UK) to Austria. The group's core expertise is in applied aspects of cryptography, in particular with statistical techniques that deal with the detection and exploitation of information leakage. The group wants to expand its repertoire, e.g. towards data intensive aspects of cybersecurity more generally and therefore seeks to appoint somebody with a a background in statistics/data science/AI who has an interest in cybersecurity applications of their research; or towards other relevant areas of (applied) cryptography including embedded security.

The minimum monthly gross salary for this position amounts to € 3.9k (14 times per year) and can increase to € 4.5k (x14) maximum in the case of consideration of previous occupational experience. The fixed-term employment contract is expected to commence in August 2020 (but this is negotiable). All details can be found here: https://jobs.aau.at/en/job/senior-scientist-all-genders-welcome-2/.

Informal enquiries can be directly directed to Elisabeth . [email protected] Formal applications have to be made via the AAU jobs portal: https://jobs.aau.at/en/ AAU is an equal opportunities employer and therefor particularly encourages applications of female researcher and in general researchers from underrepresented groups.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Elisabeth . Oswald @ aau . at

More information: https://jobs.aau.at/en/job/senior-scientist-all-genders-welcome-2/

CAP-TEE: Capability Architectures for Trusted Execution

Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) shield computations using security-sensitive data (e.g. personal data, banking information, or encryption keys) inside a secure "enclave" from the rest of the untrusted operating system. A TEE protects its data and code even if an attacker has gained full root access to the untrusted parts of the system. In this project, we will use capability architectures (as e.g. developed by the CHERI project) to protect TEEs against such state-of-the-art attacks. We address a wide range of threats from software vulnerabilities such as buffer overflows to sophisticated hardware attacks like fault injection. CAP-TEE will provide a strong, open-source basis for the future generation of more secure TEEs: https://cap-tee.org/

The project is led by David Oswald. Our industrial project partners are also devoting time to the project, and the PhD student will have the opportunity to work with them.

The studentship covers a stipend and tuition fees based on UK home student rates (nb: the studentship does not cover the full tuition fees for overseas students.).

Candidates should have a good background in computer science. One focus will be on improving and evaluating the security of capabilty architectures; suitable candidates will hence need a strong background in system-level programming (e.g. using C or C++). We also expect a first-class UG or PG degree in a relevant subject (e.g. computer science or electrical engineering).

How to apply: There is no deadline for applying. The PhD candidate is expected to start in summer/autumn 2021. We will process applications as they arrive. To apply, please send your CV, a transcript with a list of courses and grades, and a description of your research interests to d.f.oswald (at) bham.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr David Oswald

More information: https://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~oswalddf/phd-projects.php

This is an exceptional opportunity to join the University of Manchester’s developing work in Cyber Security.

The Department of Computer Science is investing for growth in the Computer Science aspects of Information and Cyber Security. You will contribute to our portfolio of research and teaching in cyber security, and be willing to engage across discipline boundaries to apply your work. This will include engaging with a variety of business stakeholders and national agencies and government departments.

You will be part of a pan-university community contributing to Digital Trust and Security, including – but not restricted to – privacy, trust, data protection (School of Social Sciences), cybercrime, criminals, victims (School of Law) and work place security (Alliance Manchester Business School).

The Department of Computer Science is a leading research institution, and values exceptional researchers. You will publish to the highest standards, secure external research funding, pursue real-world impact, and contribute to the PGR training programmes within the Department.

The Department values exceptional teachers. You will play a key role in maintaining our reputation as an institute of learning – designing and delivering innovative undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) topics, not only in Cyber Security, but also across the spectrum of Computer Science. Exceptional teachers are encouraged to demonstrate this in their application.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Professor Robert Stevens

Email: [email protected]

More information: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?isPreview=Yes&jobid=20096

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, or the Department of Computer & Information Sciences & Engineering (CISE). Candidates are sought whose research focuses on fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) and who are interested in collaborative research with the Florida Institute for Cybersecurity (FICS) Research, housed within the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. FICS Research is the nation’s premier multidisciplinary research institute focused on the advancement of cybersecurity with major partnerships and collaborations among industry, academe, and government. FICS Research covers all aspects of cybersecurity and assurance including hardware, network, mobile, big data, Internet of Things, applied crypto, social sciences, law, and more. The institute’s direct support of industry and government partners also enhances the educational experience and outcome for a diverse set of top-quality graduate and undergraduate students. Engineers and scientists interested in emerging FHE cryptographic applications and implementation will find a wealth of opportunities for supportive and multi-disciplinary collaboration in this position. The University of Florida is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is ranked as the #6 best public US university according to US News and World Report. UF recently announced a $70 million artificial intelligence partnership with NVIDIA to create an AI-centric data center that houses the world's fastest AI supercomputer in higher education. Of particular relevance to this new faculty position, the HWCOE is in the process of creating the programmatic backbone to UF’s efforts to change the future of education and workforce development through university-wide AI training and experiential learning efforts. The Department of ECE in the HWCOE is a vibrant, multidisciplinary highly collaborative environment, consistently ranked among the top departments for both graduate and undergraduate progr

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected]

More information: https://facultyjobs.hr.ufl.edu/posting/87357

About the Role: The candidate will be 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.

The focus of this position is on Zero Knowledge Virtual Machines. Experience with the following is an advantage but not required:

• Zero-Knowledge proof schemes such as Pairing-based SNARKs (Groth16, PLONK), Bulletproofs, STARKs, etc.
• Different arithmetization schemes such as AIR, R1CS, PLONK.
• Different methods of implementing recursive SNARKs.
• Implementing RAM in SNARKs, e.g. TinyRAM.
• Knowledge of how virtual machines work and how to scale them.

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.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Please email [email protected] with a CV and a short document (either 1 or 2 pages) detailing how you have personally contributed to each of your publications. If you have contributed to any open source projects then additionally discuss this in the short document or provide links.

The Cryptanalysis Taskforce at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore led by Prof. Jian Guo is seeking for candidates to fill 2 post-doctoral research fellow positions on symmetric-key cryptography. Topics include but are not limited to the following sub-areas:

• tool aided cryptanalysis, such as MILP, CP, STP, and SAT
• machine learning aided cryptanalysis and designs
• privacy-preserving friendly symmetric-key designs
• quantum cryptanalysis
• theory and Proof
• cryptanalysis against SHA-3 and AES

Established in 2014, the Cryptanalysis Taskforce is a group dedicated for research in symmetric-key cryptography, it is currently comprised by 4 (senior) postdocs and 2 PhD students. Since establishment, the team has been active in both publications in and services for IACR. It has done quite some cryptanalysis work on various important targets such as SHA-3 and AES, and is expanding its interests to the areas mentioned above, with strong funding support from the university and government agencies in Singapore. We offer competitive salary package with extremely low tax (around 5%), as well as excellent environment dedicating for top-venues publication orientated research in Singapore. The contract will be initially for one and half years, and has the possibility to be extended. Candidates are expected to have proven record of publications in IACR conferences. Interested candidates are to send their CV and 2 reference letters to Jian Guo. Review of applicants will start immediately until the positions are filled. More information about the Cryptanalysis Taskforce research group can be found via http://team.crypto.sg [Our recruitment continues despite COVID-19]

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Asst Prof Jian Guo, [email protected]

More information: http://team.crypto.sg

The Faculty of Engineering and the Nuremberg Campus of Technology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invite applications for an

Assistant Professor for Computer Science

at the Department of Computer Science at the Chair for Applied Cryptography. The professorship is to be filled by the earliest possible starting date for an initial period of three years. Upon successful evaluation, the appointment will be extended for another three years.

We seek to appoint a top early-career scientist who will develop outstanding expertise in the field of theoretical and applied cryptography and has excellent scientific expertise within the broad area of cryptography and/or areas of IT security closely related to cryptography. We welcome applications from candidates with research experience in the following topics:

• Efficient proof systems
• Homomorphic cryptography
• Postquantum cryptography
• Cryptography and machine learning
• Anonymity and privacy
• Cryptocurrencies
• Blockchain-based cryptography

Outstanding candidates with experience in neighbouring areas will be considered. Successful candidates demonstrate initial academic achievements and the capacity for independent research at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad and/or experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are also prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in English are desired.

Please submit your complete application documents (CV, research/teaching statement, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 21.06.2021.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dominique Schröder

More information: https://www.fau.de

Chaincode Labs is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher with a passion for ensuring privacy and security within Bitcoin and related technologies.

Chaincode Labs is a NYC research and development center focused on open-source contributions, original research, training new engineers, and building implementations of new systems and ideas. Past research efforts have contributed to faster block relay, more reliable fee estimation, more bandwidth-efficient transaction relay, and more (1, 2). Candidates joining Chaincode should expect to make similarly significant contributions.

The person in this role will be expected to focus their research on applied cryptography and their applications in relation to the variety of challenges facing Bitcoin. This individual will disseminate, both internally and externally, the results of research activities through publications, seminar participation, internal documentation, etc. They will be encouraged to publish their findings in top conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

We are a well funded and staffed organization and have the resources to write software and provide critical infrastructure support.

Applicants Can Expect

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent health care benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plans, generous parental leave, and commuter benefits

A beautifully designed and centrally located Manhattan workspace Chaincode Labs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process with applicants, whether internal or external, because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class per local, state or federal law.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Caralie Chrisco
[email protected]

More information: http://www.chaincode.com

As Principal Engineer, you will be leading the product architecture & development on multiple fronts. You will contribute to the execution of one of the most ambitious tech projects in Europe right now: building a security standard for a trillion-dollar crypto industry. You will join an amazing team of leaders (Chief Technology Officer, Chief Science Officer, Cryptographers, Engineers, etc.), in a highly challenging and collaborative environment. Responsibilities: * Research cryptographic protocols for digital asset custody. * Research, design, implement and maintain all decentralized finance systems incubated/supported by Xkey. * Work closely with chief science officer, CTO, DevOps engineers and security engineers, to ensure the systems are of high-quality by the product standards as well as engineering standards and delivered to the market in a timely manner. * Promote technology best practice within the team. Requirements: The focus of this position is on Multi Party Computation/Threshold Signature Scheme. The candidate should have good experience in one of the following areas and be familiar with others: * Qualification in Computing/Mathematics/Electronic Engineering or other relevant fields preferred * Strong knowledge of programming language, such as Rust, C++, or Go. * Design, analysis and Implementation of MPC/TSS

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Houda Ferradi

More information: https://jobs.stationf.co/companies/xkey-1/jobs/principal-software-engineer_paris

Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a publicly funded research institute, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is home to a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers from across the globe, transforming problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that help move society ahead.

Cryptography Research Centre

In our connected digital world, secure and reliable cryptography is the foundation of digital information security and data integrity. We address the world’s most pressing cryptographic questions. Our work covers post-quantum cryptography, lightweight cryptography, cloud encryption schemes, secure protocols, quantum cryptographic technologies and cryptanalysis.

Position: Senior MPC Researcher

Conduct research on state-of-the-art MPC protocols

Analyze project requirements and provide technical and functional recommendations

Design and implementation of building blocks to utilize privacy-preserving cryptographic techniques to cloud computing and machine learning applications

Propose new projects and research directions

Skills required for the job

4+ years of work experience

Knowledge of MPC protocols

Experience in C desired, C++, Rust or Go relevant as well. Solid software engineering skills, such as agile methodologies, versioning, and best practices

Quick learner, geared towards implementation. Eager to develop new skills and willing to take ownership of projects

Experience with MPC frameworks (e.g. Scale-Mamba, MP-SPDZ, Obliv-C) is a plus

Familiarity with HE and ZK, and other advance cryptographic primitives, is a plus

Qualifications

MSc or PhD degree in Cryptography, Applied Cryptography, Information Theory, Mathematics or Computer Science

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Mehdi Messaoudi - Talent Acquisition Manager

More information: https://career22.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=1323&company=technolo01

Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a publicly funded research institute, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is home to a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers from across the globe, transforming problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that help move society ahead.

Cryptography Research Centre

In our connected digital world, secure and reliable cryptography is the foundation of digital information security and data integrity. We address the world’s most pressing cryptographic questions. Our work covers post-quantum cryptography, lightweight cryptography, cloud encryption schemes, secure protocols, quantum cryptographic technologies and cryptanalysis.

Position: Senior FHE Researcher

Conduct research on state-of-the-art FHE schemes

Analyze project requirements and provide technical and functional recommendations

Supervise the design and implementation of FHE building blocks to machine learning applications

Propose new projects and research directions

Skills required for the job

4+ years of work experience in the field

Knowledge of partially-, somewhat-, and fully homomorphic encryption schemes

Deep understanding of lattice-based cryptography

Quick learner, geared towards implementation

Eager to develop new skills and willing to take ownership of projects

Strong track record of publishing in top tier conferences

Experience in C, C++, Rust or Go is a plus. Software engineering skills, such as agile methodologies, versioning, and knowledge with hardware languages is also a plus

Qualifications

MSc or PhD degree in Cryptography, Applied Cryptography, Information Theory, Mathematics or Computer Science

Closing date for applications:

Contact:
Mehdi Messaoudi - Talent Acquisition Manager

More information: https://careers.tii.ae/job/Abu-Dhabi-Senior-FHE-Researcher/571308722/

Applications are invited for a postdoc position at the IMDEA Software Institute in Madrid, Spain. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Alexey Gotsman (https://software.imdea.org/~gotsman/) on distributed computing aspects of blockchains, including algorithms, abstractions, correctness proofs and lower bounds. Concrete research topics will be determined based on the common interests of the candidate and the supervisor. Candidates should have, or expect shortly to obtain, a PhD in Computer Science, with expertise in distributed computing theory, applied cryptography or distributed systems. The position is initially for one year, with possibilities for extension. The starting date can be flexible, given the current public health situation. IMDEA provides for travel expenses and an internationally competitive salary. The working language at the institute is English. Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/ using reference code 2021-05-postdoc-blockchains. The deadline for applications is June 25, 2021.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Alexey Gotsman (https://software.imdea.org/~gotsman/)

More information: https://software.imdea.org/open_positions/2021-05-postdoc-blockchains.html

The Clemson School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences (SMSS) seeks to fill a Postdoctoral position in their Coding Theory, Cryptography, and Number Theory group. This is a 9-month position (August 15 2021-May 15 2022) with job duties consisting of teaching two courses per year and conducting research. Additionally, the postdoc will be expected to participate in some of the other activities associated with the RTG grant that can be found on the grant webpage (http://www.math.clemson.edu/ccnt). Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, unofficial transcript, and four letters of reference at least one of which addresses the applicant’s teaching. The cover letter should indicate how the applicant's work relates to the research areas of the grant and a statement that the applicant is "eligible for positions which require US citizenship or US permanent residency" (please use this exact wording). Applications must be completed through http://apply.interfolio.com/87198 and will be accepted until the position has been filled. Completed applications for the postdoctoral position received before May 15th, 2021 will receive full consideration. The appointment is initially for one academic year but may be renewable for two additional years contingent upon funding and performance. The potential second and third years of the postdoc would carry a teaching load of two courses per semester as well as some light service duties. The SMSS contains two divisions: Mathematics and Statistics & Operations Research, and includes the areas of algebra and discrete mathematics, data science, computational mathematics, operations research, probability and mathematical statistics, and pure and applied analysis. The school offers the full range of Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. For further information regarding the school, its research areas and programs, please visit the web site (http://www.math.clemson.edu).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Felice Manganiello

More information: http://apply.interfolio.com/87198

Cryptography and Information Security Laboratory is currently looking for a Post-doctoral researcher. Our laboratory is conducting the latest research on the development of cyber threat prediction and response technologies, lightweight cryptography for IoT environment, field-oriented digital forensic, design and development of encryption technologies, etc. We are highly recognized externally for excellent research results. The applicant will have the opportunity to work on our ongoing projects with a team of scientists in the lab and collaborators. We offer an excellent research environment and a highly competitive salary.

Current Research Directions:

Analysis of malware and malicious traffic based on machine learning

Cyber threat prediction and threat intelligence analysis

Design and cryptanalysis of symmetric-key cryptosystems

Fast and efficient implementation of ciphers

Mobile, memory, AI forensics

IoT and Convergence security

Required Qualifications:

Candidate must have recently received (or expect soon) Ph.D. degree in or related to Information Security, Computer Science fields.

Good publication record and prior development experience are highly desirable.

Appointment term: 1 year commitment to postdoctoral training is expected (can be extended depending on performance).

Appointment start date: 2021.09.01 (if possible, is it advisable to start in June or July).

Required Application Materials:

CV

Statement of research interests

Contact information

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Interested candidates should email their application materials to professor Changhoon Lee ([email protected]) before May 31.

More information: https://cis.seoultech.ac.kr

The Knowledge Hub Universities (TKH) is a multidisciplinary educational hub in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital. In its state-of-the-art campus, TKH hosts branches of world-class universities, each participating with programmes in their areas of strength, providing an intellectually stimulating, enriching, and global educational experience. The School of Computing within the Coventry University Branch of the TKH* is looking to recruit Head of School (Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing) to be part of this innovative and forward thinking partnership. Heads of School are expected to have academic credibility and maintain their academic standing and authority through teaching, research and scholarly activities. They will be expected to develop and build a national and international profile for the School and its subjects, furthering growth whilst enhancing the quality of provision. As Head of School, the post holder is responsible for the strategic direction, academic and discipline/subject leadership and also for the continued development and growth of the School’s portfolio and the responsibilities of the post are inherently of a management nature and therefore the post holder will be an active and engaged member of the Faculty’s leadership team. TKH offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages (this includes fully furnished accommodation, international health insurance, children’s tuition, transportation from/to work with TKH buses, and home flights). If you are interested in applying please click on this link https://careers.tkh.edu.eg/en/egypt/jobs/head-of-school-computing-4286023/ and send your updated CV along with a cover letter addressing how you meet the person specifications and job description to [email protected], mentioning the source and position in the subject field. *Please note: Successful candidates will be employed by The Knowledge Hub Universities (TKH) and not by Coventry University.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected]

More information: https://careers.tkh.edu.eg/en/egypt/jobs/head-of-school-computing-4286023/

Overview of Rabdan Academy: The Academy is a government-owned world class education institution established to coordinate and enhance learning outcomes for organizations and individuals in the safety, security, defense, emergency preparedness and crisis management sectors. Rabdan Academy was officially established under Law No. 7 for 2013, issued by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi and is accredited by the UAE's Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. The academy is the first in UAE in providing learning in dual approach of combining academic and vocational education in one place whilst recognizing prior learning and experience and providing accredited and transferable credit from course to course and job to job. Key Objectives: To contribute and assist Rabdan Academy in achieving its Research Strategy and build an outstanding record in research related to contemporary issues related to Rabdan Academy’s mandate in developing safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management (SSDEC) and ensuring students and activities are to positively contribute to improving the resilience of the nation. Key Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean of Research, the Researcher is responsible for producing peer reviewed research papers to be published in Quartile 1 Scopus Indexed Journals in arears related to safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management (SSDEC), including but not limited to: • Carrying out approved scholarly research activities; • Contributing to RA related scholarship, research projects, and initiatives; * Working Closely with other colleagues from the homeland security Program on some projects with our stakeholders ( Ministry of defense, Ministry • Publish research papers in the top 10% most cited publications in its subject, to increase their work visibility, hence, number of citations; • Collaborate with other researchers to conduct joint researc

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Mr. Amir Adel - Recruitment Specialist

More information: https://ra.ac.ae/

The GOC group at MIS, University of Picardie Jules Verne is hiring a two-year postdoctoral researcher to work on the POSTCRYPTUM project, funded by the Agence Nationale de Recherche (ANR) and AID/DGA. This is a three-years project focused on algebraic cryptanalysis of public key cryptosystems, focused mainly on post-quantum schemes. For more details on the project, please check here: https://home.mis.u-picardie.fr/~ionica/postcryptum/Welcome.html The ideal candidate should hold a Phd degree in Computer Science or Mathematics, with a taste for cryptography, experimental mathematics and computation. He or she should have experience in one or several of the following areas: multivariate cryptography, coding theory, elliptic curves, polynomial system solving, Gröbner basis, linearization algorithms, linear algebra, exhaustive search, SAT solvers, hybrid methods for polynomial system solving. The starting date is flexible, but preferably around October 2021. For more information, please contact us ([email protected]) before sending in your application.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Sorina Ionica

More information: https://home.mis.u-picardie.fr/~ionica/postcryptum/Welcome.html

Seconize is an award winning Cyber Risk and Compliance Management Product Startup. We are currently looking to hire a seasoned Security Tester with below skills and requirements. 1. Security Testing of Telecom Products (3G/4G/GSM/5G) or related 2. Security Testing of IOT products, Proprietary Hardware , Networking Products 3. Thorough understanding of Cryptography protocols, techniques 4. Hands on Testing of PKI, Key Management, Cryptography Libraries and Implementations 5. Hands on experience with Standards such FIPS, NIST Security (SP 800-175b) OR ISO19790 or relevant 6. Ability to understand the business context of target applications and doing business logic testing 7. Ability to interact with Customers in a professional way 8. Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience 8. Certifications like OSCP, CEH or relavant are mandatory The position is currently Remote (India-only), candidate should be ready to move to Bengaluru when needed.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Sashank Dara

The IBM cryptography research group in Zurich is looking for a Ph.D. student and/or a post-doctoral scholar to work in the area of lattice-based zero-knowledge proofs.

The ideal candidate should have:

Very good implementation skills – preferably in C or C++

A solid mathematical background – e.g. abstract algebra and some basic familiarity with algebraic number theory is a plus

High motivation for creating efficient theoretical cryptographic designs and turning them into prototypes and high-quality optimized implementations

Papers in top cryptography conferences (for the post-doc position)

Prior experience working with ZK proofs (not necessarily lattice-based) is a plus

This position is funded by a European ERC project, and all its output will be open source and patent-free. So a positive attitude towards contributing to the open source community is also a requirement.

The IBM research lab is located in Ruschlikon, a lakeside town that is reachable in 10 minutes by direct public transport from central Zurich. English is the working language at the lab, and it is also widely understood and spoken in Zurich and its surrounding regions.

The group offers very good working conditions, with the majority of our time being spent purely on research activities. It is also currently one of the leading research groups in quantum-safe cryptography, with some of its members (Luca de Feo, Vadim Lyubashevsky, and Gregor Seiler) significantly contributing to the invention, design, and implementation of several finalists in the ongoing NIST post-quantum standardization effort.

To apply, please include a C.V., a brief motivation letter, and the names and email addresses of two references. If you have contributed to open source projects, please include a link to the repository and a brief explanation of your role. The starting date is flexible, but the sooner the better.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: If interested, please send the application to: Vadim Lyubashevsky; [email protected]; with "ZK APPLICATION" as the subject line

The Cybersecurity research group, headed by Elisabeth Oswald, is a relatively new group established in Austria's sunny south. The group currently features a diverse range of members (from France, Iran, India, and China). Current members work on topics such as leakage profiling, advanced leakage simulators, attacks (utilising deep learning), statistical foundations, and hardware aspects of side channels. The group receives funding from the ERC, as well as local funding, and thus offers a supportive research environment (both financially as well as from a human perspective).

The group is looking to grow by two more members: one post doc and one doctoral student. The group is particularly keen to expand their existing coverage of topics and seeks researchers with an interest in

• compilers/languages to support the secure implementation of cryptographic primitives
• machine/deep learning
• secure implementations w.r.t. the RISC-V instruction set

A good candidate for the Post-doc position will have some existing publications in relevant venues (IACR conferences or workshops, journals, or system security venues), enjoy working with people in an international context, and love water, sun, and mountains.

A good candidate for the PhD position will have a background in either computer science, maths, or statistics (an MSc level degree is required), will ideally have done some project in a crypto/security related topic, enjoy working with people in an international context, and love water, sun, and mountains.

The funding for the Post-Doc Position is available until 31.08.2023. The funding for the PhD position is for 40 months. Rates are set according to a standard collective agreement for such positions (Kollektivvertrag), but the salary for the Post-Doc position can be adjusted depending on previous experience.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with Elisabeth Oswald for informal enquiries, or to apply!

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Please contact Elisabeth . Oswald @ aau . at

More information: http://www.cybersecurityresearch.at