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10 June 2021

University of Surrey, Surrey Centre for Cyber Security, UK
Job Posting Job Posting
We have multiple open positions within Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS) at the Department of Computer Science, University of Surrey, UK.

Early Career Fellowship in Cyber Security (Lecturer A)
https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=026221

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security
https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=027721

Positions are available for researchers at different stages of their careers and in a range of security topics such as:
  • applied cryptography (incl. post-quantum cryptography, distributed cryptography)
  • privacy enhancing technologies (incl. anonymisation, secure multi-party computation, computing on encrypted data)
  • software security (e.g., malware analysis)
  • system security (incl., security of autonomous or cyber-physical systems)
  • security architectures (incl., trusted computing, TEEs)
  • security protocols for blockchain and/or machine learning
  • tool-assisted formal verification of security and privacy

Please follow the above links for more details.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Informal inquiries can be sent to Dr. Mark Manulis (m.manulis at surrey.ac.uk)

More information: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/department-computer-science

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University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
Job Posting Job Posting
As a research engineer in the Cyber Security chair you will focus in applied and theoretical cryptography, network and information security. You will establish and work in a state-of-the-art IoT (Internet of Things) lab with smart devices ranging from Raspberry Pi's, sensors, smart microphones, toy cars, RFID tags, RFID readers, smart phones, biometric sensors and you will work with world-leading researchers to implement, test, and showcase secure and privacy-preserving protocols and algorithms. Many projects are done in collaboration with other academic and industrial partners. More specifically, the job includes:
  • Development and implementation of concepts and research results, both individually and in collaboration with researchers and PhD students
  • Run of experiments and simulation of realistic conditions to test the performance of developed algorithms and protocols
  • Development, maintenance and organization of software
  • Support to BSc, MSc and PhD students, postdocs and researchers who use the lab
  • Responsibility for the daily routines in the lab, for example purchases, installations, bookings, inventory
  • Demonstrations and lab tours for external visitors
  • Producing media content for our group web page and social media platforms.
Your profile
  • The successful applicant is expected to hold or to be about to receive a M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or similar fields, preferably with a focus in Security and Privacy for Computer Science Systems.
  • We are looking for a strongly motivated and self-driven person who is able to work and learn new things independently.
  • Good command of English is required.
  • You should have a good academic track record and well developed analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent programming skills and familiarity with cryptographic libraries.
  • Previous experience in implementation projects with C++, Matlab, Python is desired.
Deadline: 15 June 2021

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Katerina Mitrokotsa

More information: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/research-engineer-security-and-privacy-m-f-d/634aea27-37d2-4f1f-ab25-2d3c0a622fc0

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CSEM, Neuchâtel / AAU, Department of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, Klagenfurt, Austria
Job Posting Job Posting

You will conduct research towards a distributed intrusion detection system for constrained devices in real-world IoT applications. The intrusion detection system (IDS) you will develop will facilitate detection and containment of a security breach in the Edge, making the IoT applications of tomorrow more secure and reliable.

Your activity will be at an exciting intersection of the following fields:
  • Embedded development. The constrained nature of low-power embedded world will present you with stimulating research challenges. You will implement and test your results on real-world, low-power embedded HW platforms, maintaining a steady link between your research and practice and ensuring a real-world impact.
  • Applied security. To defend from attacks, you will get intimately familiar with them. You will acquire knowledge of different types of intrusion, how they manage to penetrate a system, and how they can be recognized.
  • Artificial intelligence. Modern IDS systems rely on AI. You will review the state of the art, select the most viable AI algorithms for an IDS in the constrained setting of IoT Edge, and carefully tweak them for the job.
  • Distributed computing. A swarm of Things in the Edge can, collaboratively monitor itself much more effectively than a single device. You will combine all the above and deploy a distributed IDS on a group of constrained embedded devices, identifying the tradeoffs between efficiency and overhead.
The result of your work will be an IDS system, which will be able to make a difference in the security and reliability of real-world IoT applications.

We are looking for a student who has a Masters (or equivalent) degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Computer Science with background and passion in (most of):

  • Solid understanding of machine learning concepts and some practice
  • Proficiency with programming in C
  • Experience with embedded development is an advantage
  • Background in applied cryptography and security is an advantage
  • Fluency in English is required, proficiency in French is an advantage.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: To apply visit https://www.csem.ch/page.aspx?pid=47528&jobid=122842.

You will be based in part at CSEM (Switzerland), and in part at the Cybersecurity Research Group at AAU (Austria); you need to be eligible to work in Europe, and you need to be flexible as you will travel regularly.

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07 June 2021

Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg
Job Posting Job Posting
The chair of IT Security is currently seeking a highly motivated: Junior Researcher / PhD Student (limited to 2 years, full time, with possibility for extension).
Tasks:
- Active research in the area of intrusion detection systems (IDS) for critical infrastructures, secure cyber-physical systems, and artificial intelligence / machine learning for traffic analysis
- Implementation and evaluation of new algorithms and methods
- Cooperation and knowledge transfer with industrial partners
- Publication of scientific results
- Assistance with teaching
The employment takes place with the goal of doctoral graduation (obtaining a PhD degree).
Requirements:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related disciplines
- Strong interest in IT security and/or networking and distributed systems
- Knowledge of at least one programming language (C++, Java, etc.) and one scripting language (Perl, Python, etc.) or strong willingness to quickly learn new programming languages
- Linux/Unix skills
- Knowledge of data mining, machine learning, statistics and result visualization concepts is of advantage
- Excellent working knowledge of English; German is of advantage
- Excellent communication skills
Applications containing the following documents:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Transcript of records from your Master studies
- An electronic version of your Master thesis, if possible
should be sent in a single PDF file as soon as possible, but not later than 10.06.2021 at itsec-jobs.informatik@lists.b-tu.de.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. A. Panchenko (E-Mail: itsec-jobs.informatik@lists.b-tu.de)

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University of the West of England Bristol (UWE Bristol)
Job Posting Job Posting
A full funded (at UK-home rate) PhD studentship is available at UWE Bristol. The studentship aims at utilising blockchains to improve the security of IoT. UWE is an accredited (by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)) Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education. You will be joining the Cyber Security team (http://www.cems.uwe.ac.uk/~pa-legg/uwecyber/) part of the Computer Science Research Centre (https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/csrc). The student will be supervised by Dr Djamel Djenouri , Dr Essam Ghadafi and Dr Chris Carr. The deadline for applications is 1st July 2021.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr Essam Ghadafi (essam.ghadafi@uwe.ac.uk) or Dr Djamel Djenouri (djamel.djenouri@uwe.ac.uk)

More information: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-study/how-to-apply/studentship-opportunities/securing-iot-over-wireless-networks

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03 June 2021

Advanced Digital Sciences Center (ADSC), Illinois at Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore
Job Posting Job Posting

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join us in our project to ensure reliable and trustworthy power grid operation. In this project, we will approach the security challenges from three angles; secure energy transactions, secure decentralized storage for collaboration, and secure end-to-end communication for resource monitoring and control.

Your Responsibilities
  • Conduct research on provable data possession and secure collaborative storage.
  • Develop and improve upon techniques to provide Completeness, Correctness, and Freshness guarantees on stored data in collaborative applications.
  • Implement the developed solutions
Basic Requirements
  • PhD in Cryptography, Applied Cryptography, Information Theory, Mathematics, Computer Science or related areas.
  • Excellent track record in reputable Cryptography and Security venues.
  • Ability to perform research independently.
  • Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with a team of researchers and engineers.
  • Experience or interest in software prototyping.
Nice to Have
  • Experience in data/message integrity research, such as Provable Data Possession, Proof of Data Retrievability.
  • Familiar with or interested in Cloud and IoT concepts, DER and Grid 2.0 paradigm.
For more information, please visit ADSC's website: http://adsc.illinois.edu/.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Interested candidates should apply online at https://my.engr.illinois.edu/apply/.

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Purdue University and Texas A&M University
Job Posting Job Posting
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in “distributed cryptography,” a term we broadly use to encompass areas such as secure multiparty computation, cryptographic protocols, foundational aspects of blockchains, and their relation thereof. Applicants are expected to hold a PhD in computer science or related field, and must have published papers in cryptography and/or distributed computing venues. The position will be available starting in the Fall 2021, and remain open until filled. The postdoctoral researcher will have a joint appointment at Purdue University and Texas A&M University.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: To apply, please send an email, including your CV, to Juan Garay (garay@tamu.edu) and Vassilis Zikas (vzikas@cs.purdue.edu)

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Ockam
Job Posting Job Posting
Ockam is designing open source protocols and libraries for end-to-end encrypted communication within IoT and other connected systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the architecture and design of cryptographic protocols within Ockam. Our goal is to make our cryptographic libraries easy to use correctly and hard to misuse, you will lead the design of these library APIs in Rust. This is an applied cryptography role which will involve researching and applying robust, peer reviewed, cryptographic primitives to the design of our protocols. The role will also involve implementing cryptographic primitives and protocols in Rust. You will also get to work with Rust FFI and our C and Elixir libraries. You'll have the chance to design protocols for - Secure Channels, Authenticated Key-Exchange, Anonymous Credentials, Key lifecycle, Authentication, Authorization etc. Interesting cryptographic building blocks that you would get to dive deep into and apply to real-world problems will include - Bi-linear parings, Zero knowledge proofs, Noise Framework, Sigma Protocols, Signature schemes like BBS+, Secure Multi Party Computation etc. Ockam is a small and extremely senior team. This role involves architecture, interface design, writing code, responsibility for testing, and publishing documentation.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Ockam.io

More information: https://www.ockam.io/team/Applied-Cryptographer-Rust/61e07e82-0589-51de-b250-42dbceb31c3c

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01 June 2021

Dfns, Paris
Job Posting Job Posting
Established in 2020, Dfns is a cybersecurity startup operating within decentralized finance (DeFi). From our office in Paris, we are building an API for digital asset security. More specifically, Xkey provides safe, cloud-native custody as a service to help companies secure cryptos & tokens. Dfns is also a stellar team incubated at Station F (the world's biggest startup campus), the Garage (#1 blockchain ecosystem in Europe), and Techstars Future of Finance in collaboration with ABN AMRO.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to fill a cryptography researcher position at Dfns. Topics include:

  • Secure multi-party computation
  • Threshold Signature
  • Anonymity and privacy
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Blockchain-based cryptography

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Houda Ferradi: Houda@dfns.io

    More information: https://www.dfns.co/

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    Temasek Laboratories, National University of Singapore, Singapore
    Job Posting Job Posting

    A candidate will work in the area of post-quantum cryptography. A candidate will conduct research on code-based, lattice-based cryptography in term of design, its security and performance analysis; and possibly its applications, etc. The work requires to carry out some simulations.

    Applicants are expected to have a PhD degree in Mathematics/Computer Science and a strong background in algebra, linear algebra, algebraic number theory or algebraic coding theory.

    Preferred candidates are expected to be proficient in Magma software or SAGEMATH software, a team worker and able to conduct independent research.

    Interested candidates will kindly include their full CV and transcripts in their applications and send to Dr Chik How Tan, tsltch@nus.edu.sg.

    Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Review of applicants will start immediately.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Dr Chik How Tan (tsltch@nus.edu.sg)

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    TU Wien
    Job Posting Job Posting
    TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. The Security and Privacy research unit at the Institute of Logic and Computation at TU Wien is offering a 4-year PhD student position in symmetric cryptography.

    A successful candidate should have an excellent academic record from a completed master or diploma curriculum in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields. Previous knowledge or experience in the area of cryptography or security is a plus.

    The Security and Privacy research unit at TU Wien is internationally renowned with its expertise in the fields of cryptography, security and privacy. Our working language is English.

    Formal applications must be submitted via https://jobs.tuwien.ac.at/Job/153314. We look forward to receiving your application until 29.07.2021.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Inquiries about the position and process to Asst. Prof. Elena Andreeva elena[dot]andreeva[at]tuwien[dot]ac[dot]at

    More information: https://jobs.tuwien.ac.at/Job/153314

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    30 May 2021

    National Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Kaohsiung, Taiwan
    Job Posting Job Posting
    Applications are invited for the MS position in Information Security at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of Arijit Karati (https://sites.google.com/site/oryjyt/home?authuser=0) on the diverse topics in Applied Cryptology.

    Responsibilities: Apart from academic work, student must involve in several activities in a group or individually, such as (not limited to):
  • Design and implementation of security protocol.
  • Assesment of the security and performance metric.
  • Meeting with the supervisor.

    Requirements: Apart from the university's basic admission policies (https://cse.nsysu.edu.tw/?Lang=en), students are desired to have following key requirements:
  • Strong motivation on information security.
  • Knowledge of modern technology.
  • Knowledge of Basic mathematics for cryptography.
  • Knowledge of at least two programming languages, such as Python/Java/C/C++.

    Scholarship:
  • Under the university policy.
  • Project funding (based on availability for master students).

    What students can expect:
  • Cooperation from the supervisor and labmates.
  • The rich culture in research and related activities.
  • Flexibility in communication, e.g., English.

    What the supervisor can expect: Apart from academic and research works, students are expected to have
  • Good moral character.
  • Hardworking and dedication.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Arijit Karati (arijit.karati@mail.cse.nsysu.edu.tw)

    More information: https://cse.nsysu.edu.tw/?Lang=en

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    NXP Semiconductors (Gratkorn, Hamburg, Leuven or Eindhoven)
    Job Posting Job Posting
    Your Tasks:
    • Specification of innovative and disruptive crypto & security solutions
    • Definition of crypto & security algorithms and related IP architectures
    • Definition of advanced crypto protocols
    • Definition of crypto & security mechanisms in hardware, firmware, etc.
    • Specification and review of crypto & security architectures
    • Detailed attack modeling and security mechanism specification for hardware and software blocks
    • Advising and training the product and IP teams on design, implementation and test
    • Root cause analysis of security defects
    • Technical interface to customers, evaluation labs and to the product development team
    • Certification support and technical interface with evaluator and certifier

    Your Profile:
    • Have a PhD/Master in Cryptography, Security or Mathematics
    • Very good knowledge of cryptography (incl. symmetric and asymmetric crypto)
    • Very good knowledge of discrete mathematics, algebra and number theory
    • Good knowledge of SoCs and/or Secure Element products
    • Good knowledge of crypto hardware implementation
    • Strong security background
    • Have >5 years of experience in embedded security
    • Used to an independent working style
    • Be willing to listen and to adapt
    • Very good communication skills
    • Be willing to travel

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Sebastian Stappert (sebastian.stappert@nxp.com) or Joppe Bos (joppe.bos@nxp.com)

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    IMDEA Software Institute, Madrid, Spain
    Job Posting Job Posting

    The IMDEA Software Institute invites applications for a Software Engineer with a specialization in Cryptography. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with researchers to work on implementing and experimenting novel cryptographic protocols, including zkSNARKs, verifiable computation and homomorphic encryption schemes, and randomness generation protocols.

    The ideal candidate should have:
    • MS or PhD in computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline
    • In-depth knowledge of cryptography (e.g., has taken a university courses)
    • Solid background in math (number theory, abstract algebra) and algorithms
    • Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Rust
    • Prior experience with implementation of cryptographic protocols Familiarity with the UNIX command line and developer tools (e.g., git, svn)
    • Familiarity with reading cryptography research papers will be considered positively
    The position is based in Madrid, Spain, where the IMDEA Software Institute is situated. The institute provides for travel expenses and an internationally competitive salary. The working language at the institute is English. The starting date is flexible from September 2021.

    How to apply? The application requires a CV and possibly the names of 2-3 persons that can provide references about you and your work. Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/. Review of applications will start immediately and close when positions are filled or on July 2nd, 2021. We do encourage to submit applications as early as possible.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Ignacio Cascudo (ignacio.cascudo (at) imdea.org), Dario Fiore (dario.fiore (at) imdea.org)

    More information: https://software.imdea.org//open_positions/2021-05-programmer-zk.html

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    27 May 2021

    Cryptography Research Group at Mathematical Center in Akademgorodok
    Job Posting Job Posting
    Mathematical Center in Akademgorodok announces a postdoctoral fellowship position available in cryptography and algebraic coding theory. The application deadline is June 15, 2021. Fellowship starts January 1, 2022 (or later upon mutual agreement). More details on english.nsu.ru/mca/jobs

    Our research area:

  • Discrete mathematics;
  • Cryptographic boolean functions (particularly, bent functions and APN-functions);
  • Block ciphers and S-boxes, cryptanalysis of symmetric ciphers;
  • Lightweight cryptography and IoT;
  • Blockchain technologies and their applications;
  • Quantum and post quantum cryptography, etc.

    More details about our group can be found on crypto.nsu.ru

    Fellowship Applicant Profile

  • PhD within the last five years in Mathematics, Computers Science, or related field;
  • Maximum Age: 36;
  • Research focus in algebraic coding theory and cryptography;
  • Language proficiency in English;
  • Scientific publication experience;
  • A willingness to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and cooperate in joint scientific projects.

    All applications must include the following:

  • A brief cover letter;
  • A current curriculum vitae;
  • Research proposal;
  • Contacts of two referees;
  • Abstract of the research proposal.

    Submit your materials at english.nsu.ru/mca/jobs

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Please direct inquiries to english.nsu.ru/mca/jobs

    More information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qKwGrjcekwejLngFwVDCeBHVLhXpoCjo/view?usp=sharing

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    Univ. Grenoble Alpes, TIMA Laboratory, Grenoble, France
    Job Posting Job Posting
    The search for new attack techniques is a very active field: the use of X-ray illumination has been recently proved feasible to alter the content of memory cells. In this context, the French national project MITIX (Noninvasive modification of integrated circuits by X-Rays) aims at proving that X-Rays can effectively constitute a serious threat for secure implementations, even when more affordable equipment is used. Within the project, several experimental campaigns will be the basis for modelling the interaction between RX beam and the transistors, and hence propose design guidelines and/or solutions in order to protect against this novel attack technique.

    The candidate is expected to analyze the sensitivity of MITIX circuits under X-ray beams thanks to simulation models and compare them with experimental results. The goal will be to reproduce the experimental conditions, possibly extending the analyses on the circuit, and extract sensitivity maps extended to a larger area of the topology.
    The candidate will then be able to use the developed models and flow in order to evaluate hardening techniques or fault attack countermeasures. This subtask will consist in using the multi-physics and multi-level methodology to study and optimize the layout/routing of the cells, and extract high-level models of the injected faults. This will be essential in order to evaluate techniques from the state of the art, and propose novel solutions against fault attacks.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Paolo Maistri (paolo.maistri at univ-grenoble-alpes.fr)
    Guillaume Hubert (guillaume.hubert at onera.fr)
    Alain Zergainoh (Alain.Zergainoh at univ-grenoble-alpes.fr)

    More information: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tima-laboratory_phd-thesis-proposition-3-years-activity-6802886839834288128-iMbC

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    New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    Job Posting Job Posting
    The Center for Cyber Security at New York University Abu Dhabi (https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/faculty-labs-and-projects/nyuad-ccs.html) is inviting applications for fully-funded research assistant, research associate, or postdoctoral associate positions within the Modern Microprocessors Architecture Lab (MoMA Lab, https://nyuad.nyu.edu/momalab). Positions are available for researchers with interests in cybersecurity. MoMA Lab focuses on systems security, with research interests on privacy-preserving computation, hardware acceleration of cryptographic primitives, industrial control systems security, as well as machine learning security. The lab’s latest work can be found at Twitter @realmomalab and Google Scholar through the lab’s website. To be considered, all applicants need to submit 1) a CV in PDF format, and 2) a research statement (up to 1 page) expressing their specific research interests. Applications will be considered immediately and on a rolling basis. The starting date is flexible. The position is intended to be initially for one year and can be extended given satisfactory performance. Different arrangements may be considered under special circumstances. A research assistant position can also lead to a PhD position with the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Salary is dependent upon qualifications. NYU Abu Dhabi offers very competitive terms of employment including allowances for housing, transportation and home visits, in addition to health insurance and an attractive retirement plan. The UAE does not levy income tax.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: ccsad@nyu.edu

    More information: https://apply.interfolio.com/80439

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    IIT Jodhpur, India
    Job Posting Job Posting
    The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Jodhpur invites applications for faculty positions at all levels. Candidates should have a PhD degree in CSE, or a related field. The candidates are expected to have excellent research track record and commitment towards teaching. Although we are looking for strong candidates from all areas of CSE, we emphasize some areas relevant to IACR research community: Algorithms, Quantum Computation, Information Security (including hardware security), Cryptography and Cryptanalysis. About IIT Jodhpur: IITJ has a sprawling campus of over 850+ acres with 2600 students and 220+ faculty members. The department of CSE coordinates the BTech, MTech and MTech-PhD programs in CSE and AI, along with PhD in CSE. More details about the department can be found at https://cse.iitj.ac.in/. The institute also houses the Technology and Innovation Hub on CV, AR and VR and recently launched AIDE school (http://aide.iitj.ac.in/). We offer salary and benefits as per the norms of the central government. Benefits include relocation expenses, maternity/paternity leaves, a generous initiation grant, PhD student support, on campus housing (if available), access to on-campus medical facilities, access to on-campus sports facilities etc. In case of any clarification, candidates may reach out to head-cse@iitj.ac.in. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via https://oa.iitj.ac.in/OA_REC_Faculty/.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: head-cse@iitj.ac.in

    More information: https://oa.iitj.ac.in/OA_REC_Faculty/

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    21 May 2021

    Aalborg University, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Aalborg, Denmark
    Job Posting Job Posting

    At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Mathematical Sciences one or more positions as Assistant Professor in Discrete Mathematics is open for appointment from 1st September 2021 or soon hereafter. The position is available for a period of three years. The Department of Mathematical Sciences houses three education programs, Mathematics, Mathematics-Economics, and Mathematics- Technology. Furthermore, several courses for programs in Engineering and Social Sciences are taught by the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Aalborg University is comprised of three campuses, Aalborg, Esbjerg, and Copenhagen. Teaching responsibilities may include courses at any of the three campuses. For more information about the department, please see: https://www.math.aau.dk/

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Research areas will be within Coding Theory and Cryptography. A selected candidate will have a proven track record of promising research within Coding Theory, Cryptography, or related subjects in Discrete Mathematics.

    The ability to contribute to the development of external collaboration and to secure external funding will be taken into account and the applicant is expected to have very good interpersonal skills. Special contributions to the development of educational and teaching related activities will be considered in the overall assessment. The selected candidate is expected to engage in acquiring external funding for research. This will involve collaboration with colleagues from the mathematics department and from other departments at Aalborg University. This includes funding for both theoretical research and for more applied and strategic research activities. Teaching will primarily be in the three mathematical programmes, but also in other study programmes at the university.

    Please visit https://www.stillinger.aau.dk to see the full call text and to apply

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: You may obtain further professional information from Professor Horia Cornean, phone: +45 9940 8879, e-mail: cornean@math.aau.dk or Head of Department Søren Højsgaard, phone: +45 9940 8801, e-mail: sorenh@math.aau.dk

    More information: https://www.stillinger.aau.dk/vis-stilling/?vacancy=1150397

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    Subspace Labs | Remote (based in SFBA)
    Job Posting Job Posting
    We are seeking an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) execution engineer to help implement Subspace, 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 or read the technical whitepaper.

    Your Responsibilities
    • Implement a decoupling of consensus and computation for an EVM style blockchain as described in our technical white paper.
    • Develop a system of non-interactive fraud proofs based on an execution trace of incremental commitments to the global state root.
    • Develop a VRF-based stake-weighted election mechanism for executors, distinct from the PoR-based space-weighted farmer election.

    Basic Requirements
    • Experience working with the internals of the EVM, ideally with Geth, Parity/OpenEthereum, or a Substrate based derivative.
    • Theoretical background in distributed systems, such as consensus mechanisms, as well as cryptographic fundamentals.
    • Strong knowledge of a modern systems programming language, such as Rust, C++, or Go and willing to learn Rust.

    Nice to Have
    • Familiarity with proof-of-stake consensus, finality gadgets, stateless blockchains, super light clients, and leading blockchain scalability proposals.
    • Familiarity with the Rust language and its ecosystem
    • Familiarity with Substrate and the Polkadot ecosystem
    • 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
    • A competitive salary with generous token and equity grants.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Jeremiah Wagstaff

    More information: https://jobs.lever.co/subspacelabs/9d8f9b6d-4141-4782-923a-2872a06c723e?lever-origin=applied&lever-source%5B%5D=IACR

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