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10 June 2021
University of Surrey, Surrey Centre for Cyber Security, 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
University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
- 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.
- 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.
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
CSEM, Neuchâtel / AAU, Department of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, Klagenfurt, Austria
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.
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.
07 June 2021
Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg
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)
University of the West of England Bristol (UWE Bristol)
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
03 June 2021
Advanced Digital Sciences Center (ADSC), Illinois at Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore
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
- 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.
- 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.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Interested candidates should apply online at https://my.engr.illinois.edu/apply/.
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)
Ockam
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Ockam.io
More information: https://www.ockam.io/team/Applied-Cryptographer-Rust/61e07e82-0589-51de-b250-42dbceb31c3c
01 June 2021
Dfns, Paris
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to fill a cryptography researcher position at Dfns. Topics include:
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Houda Ferradi: Houda@dfns.io
More information: https://www.dfns.co/
Temasek Laboratories, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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)
TU Wien
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
30 May 2021
National Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Responsibilities: Apart from academic work, student must involve in several activities in a group or individually, such as (not limited to):
Requirements: Apart from the university's basic admission policies (https://cse.nsysu.edu.tw/?Lang=en), students are desired to have following key requirements:
Scholarship:
What students can expect:
What the supervisor can expect: Apart from academic and research works, students are expected to have
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Arijit Karati (arijit.karati@mail.cse.nsysu.edu.tw)
More information: https://cse.nsysu.edu.tw/?Lang=en
NXP Semiconductors (Gratkorn, Hamburg, Leuven or Eindhoven)
• 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)
IMDEA Software Institute, Madrid, Spain
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
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
27 May 2021
Cryptography Research Group at Mathematical Center in Akademgorodok
Our research area:
More details about our group can be found on crypto.nsu.ru
Fellowship Applicant Profile
All applications must include the following:
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
Univ. Grenoble Alpes, TIMA Laboratory, Grenoble, France
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
New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Closing date for applications:
Contact: ccsad@nyu.edu
More information: https://apply.interfolio.com/80439
IIT Jodhpur, India
Closing date for applications:
Contact: head-cse@iitj.ac.in
More information: https://oa.iitj.ac.in/OA_REC_Faculty/
21 May 2021
Aalborg University, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Aalborg, Denmark
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 DESCRIPTIONResearch 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
Subspace Labs | Remote (based in SFBA)
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