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29 June 2021

Technical University of Darmstadt, Department of Computer Science, Germany
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TU Darmstadt is a world leading research institute for cybersecurity and privacy protection. The position, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), is embedded in a highly interdisciplinary Research Training Group and enables close scientific cooperation between computer science, business informatics, law, psychology/usability and sociology.

What we offer:
  • Highly innovative research in Darmstadt's top cybersecurity research cluster
  • Acquisition of high-class research skills based on stringent scientific methods
  • Research in the interdisciplinary PAT team with more than 30 PhD students, postdocs, and professors
  • Excellent supervision and qualification concept for an expeditious and outstanding doctoral degree
  • Manifold support to present your research at top international conferences and in leading journals
  • Exceptional team spirit and cordial working atmosphere in an international team
  • Exposure to cutting-edge research and to an international community of peers
Your Profile:
  • Ambition for cutting-edge international research and interest in interdisciplinary research challenges
  • A very good Master’s degree and deep knowledge in cybersecurity as well as privacy protection
  • Complementary knowledge in the areas of computer networks and artificial intelligence
  • Initial experience in scientific work and publishing
  • Strong social competence and verifiable teamwork skills
  • High level of intrinsic motivation and demonstrated ability to perform targeted independent work
  • Excellent command of English and preferably good command of German

The Technische Universität Darmstadt intends to increase the number of female employees and encourages female candidates to apply. In case of equal qualifications applicants with a degree of disability of at least 50 or equal will be given preference.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Ephraim Zimmer, zimmer at privacy-trust dot tu-darmstadt dot de

More information: https://www.tu-darmstadt.de/universitaet/karriere_an_der_tu/stellenangebote/aktuelle_stellenangebote/stellenausschreibungen_detailansichten_1_417600.en.jsp

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28 June 2021

NXP Semiconductors
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: Ulrich Althen

More information: https://nxp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Gratkorn/Principal-Cryptographer--m-f-d-_R-10028227

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University of Surrey
Job Posting Job Posting
Closing Date 5th September 2021

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Surrey is seeking to appoint two Lecturers / Senior Lecturers in Cyber Security to strengthen its research within the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS) and to support the Department’s ambitious strategic growth in this area. The appointments are on a full-time and permanent basis.

Of particular interest are the following research areas: applied 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, or tool-assisted formal verification of security and privacy.

The Department of Computer Science has a world-class reputation in cyber security and regularly publishes at top-tier conferences and journals. The Department is home to Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS) and Surrey is only one of four institutions in the UK holding recognition from the National Cyber Security Centre as an Academic Centre of Excellence in both Cyber Security Research and in Cyber Security Education (Gold).

SCCS maintains close links with leading industries, the public sector and governmental bodies, leading to a strong heritage of real-world impact. The Department has made significant investment in its facilities with a new 200-seater computer science teaching laboratory, a virtual cloud computing platform, a secure systems facility and an HPC cluster for research.

We are interested in outstanding candidates with a strong record of publications in top-tier cyber security venues and, in particular for the Senior Lecturer post, with an established network of international collaborators from academia and/or industry and experience in attracting sustainable research funding.

Closing date for applications:

Contact:
Head of Department: Dr Mark Manulis (m.manulis@surrey.ac.uk).
Director of SCCS: Prof Steve Schneider (s.schneider@surrey.ac.uk)

More information: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=027721

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Institute for Infocomm Research, Singapore
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A few research scientist positions are available at the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), A*STAR, Singapore. We are looking for capable and responsible scientists to work on and contribute to collaborative/federated/split/multi-party learning (data valuation, privacy, black-box and white-box models, etc.), machine learning, etc. Candidates with experience in privacy-preserving technologies (homomorphic encryption, MPC, differential privacy, etc.) in machine learning, particularly on secure algorithm/protocol design, are preferred. Successful candidates will work with a team to conduct R&D on applications and domains using a secure collaboration learning framework and time-series data. They will also have opportunities to work with local and international collaborators in academia. To apply for the position, please click on the link https://careers.a-star.edu.sg/jobdetails.aspx?ID=4147

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Singee

More information: https://careers.a-star.edu.sg/jobdetails.aspx?ID=4147

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24 June 2021

University of the West of England Bristol (UWE Bristol)
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A full funded (at UK/EU-home rate) PhD studentship is available at UWE Bristol. The studentship is themed around cyber security analytics in telecommunications systems: Managing security and service in complex real-time 5G networks.

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 Phil Legg. The deadline for applications is 1st July 2021.

When applying, please use the Application Reference: 2021-OCT-FET03. For any queries, contact Dr Phil Legg (Phil.Legg@uwe.ac.uk)

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr Phil Legg (Phil.Legg@uwe.ac.uk)

More information: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-study/how-to-apply/studentship-opportunities/fet-phd-studentships#section-5

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23 June 2021

University of the West of England
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A full funded (at UK/EU-home rate) PhD studentship is available at UWE Bristol. The studentship is themed around fuzzing and the candidate should have an interest in Software Security and AI. 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 Panagiotis Andriotis, and Prof Jun Hong. The deadline for applications is 1st July 2021. When applying, please use the Application Reference: 2021-OCT-FET03 For any queries, contact Dr Panagiotis Andriotis (Panagiotis.Andriotis@uwe.ac.uk)

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr Panagiotis Andriotis (Panagiotis.Andriotis@uwe.ac.uk)

More information: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-study/how-to-apply/studentship-opportunities/fet-phd-studentships#section-5

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Lund University
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In the project SEC4FACTORY financed by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research, we are developing the future security solutions for interconnected factories or what is often referred to Industry 4.0 systems. The project objectives are to investigate how cloud based resources can be used to control and supervise production system while at the same time offering a high level of information security, availability and performance. We are in particular looking into how one can use digital twins to improve security in production systems. Especially, we welcome candidates interested in the combination of AI and security for these applications The project is developing a large demonstrator showing how the new security mechanisms work in practice. We are now looking for a new post-doc that can join the project and give significant contributions to the research.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Christian Gehrmann

More information: https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:411795/

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Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar
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The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) in Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) is seeking to recruit a full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) to work in the area of Physical Layer Security (PLS). The position is available for 2-3 years (minimum), renewable every year based on performance.

Post description
The PDRF will work with a member of the CSE faculty on topics related to PLS. In particular, the PDRF will join international academic and industry teams as part of 3 externally funded projects focusing on PLS in IOT, Satellite Communication and Underwater Communication (with collective fund of 1.5M USD). The PDRF will have the opportunity to work with other faculty and postdocs within CSE on related areas within or outside the scope of the projects above, but still in PLS.

Duration
Initially, the post is for 12 months, then based on satisfactory performance, the contract can be renewed for several years. Although the resource will work on externally funded projects, this is an internally funded position and is not bound to a fixed-term external fund.

Qualifications
Candidates are expected to have a PhD in relevant disciplines with excellent research track record and to have published on reputable venues.

Remuneration
HBKU offers an attractive compensation package that includes a tax-free salary and benefits (up to 85,000 USD per annum + benefits)

Deadline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. However, successful applicant should expect around 3-4 months hiring process.

Apply and further information
For further information and to apply, please send your CV, research statement and cover letter to Dr. Saif Al-Kuwari smalkuwari@hbku.edu.qa. The personal statement should include information about the candidate’s qualification and relevant research experience (highlighting research directly related to PLS in IOT, Satellite, Underwater communication).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Saif Al-Kuwari, smalkuwari@hbku.edu.qa

More information: https://www.hbku.edu.qa

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21 June 2021

King Khaled University
Job Posting Job Posting
King Khaled University announces an opportunity to apply for an Assistant Professor and above job in Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at College of Computer Science. The College of Computer Science has 3 Programs in Information Security namely MSc in Information Security, High Diploma in Cyber Security and Information Security tracks in three BSc programs (Computer Science, Information Systems and Computer Engineering).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Sarah Abu Ghazalah sabugazalah@kku.edu.sa

More information: https://cs.kku.edu.sa/en

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University College Cork, Ireland
Job Posting Job Posting
We are currently seeking to recruit a Post-Doctoral Researcher in security and privacy for e-health and smart wearables. The position is funded by Holistics, a 7.4 million research project supported by the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund. Holistics focuses on smart human sensing for health, aging and wellness. The Post-Doctoral Researcher will investigate how to achieve privacy-preserving computation of medical and physiological information collected by wearables and other sensors. In particular, the research will focus on cryptographic protocols and privacy enhancing technologies, in order to provide data and communication security, as well as blockchain technology, to provide traceability and user control.
The researcher is expected to have a PhD, and a track record of publications in the areas of security, privacy or cryptography. Previous experience in e-health and wearable security is welcome, but not required. The Post-Doctoral Researcher will work under the supervision of Dr. Paolo Palmieri, and will collaborate with other members of the team working on security and privacy, including a number of PhD students. Funding is available for 1 year, with an end date of August 2022. Funding for travel and research costs is also available. The start date is flexible, but early availability is an asset.

Deadline for applications: 25-Jun-2021 12:00 (noon) Irish time

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For informal discussion please contact Dr. Paolo Palmieri at p.palmieri@cs.ucc.ie
Applications must be submitted by the deadline on the university HR portal (select Job ID no. 046751): https://ore.ucc.ie/pls/corerecruit/

More information: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uccrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=5023&p_internal_external=E&p_display_in_irish=N&p_applicant_no=&p_recruitment_id=046751&p_process_type=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y

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Université libre de Bruxelles
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The Computer Science Department at Université libre de Bruxelles is seeking to recruit several teaching assistants. These half teaching / half research PhD positions are for three years, usually renewable for another three years. PhD salaries in Belgium are very competitive.

Teaching assistants will perform high-quality research under the supervision of one professor from the Department in order to obtain a PhD degree. Possible research topics include any area of cryptography, particularly applied, post-quantum and mathematical cryptography. Cryptography researchers affiliated with ULB include Liran Lerman, Olivier Markowitch, Christophe Petit and Gilles Van Assche

Main requirements:
- master degree in computer science or a cognate discipline
- sufficient knowledge of French to teach at undergraduate level

More information here: http://wwwdev.ulb.ac.be/greffe/files/7311.pdf

For informal inquiries, particularly related to post-quantum and mathematical cryptography, please contact Christophe Petit (first name dot last name at ulb dot be)

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Christophe Petit

More information: http://wwwdev.ulb.ac.be/greffe/files/7311.pdf

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17 June 2021

Aarhus University, Department of Computer Science; Aarhus, Denmark
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A fully-funded PhD scholarship is available at the Cryptography and Security Group (https://cs.au.dk/research/cryptography-and-security/) at Aarhus University.

Project description. The PhD candidate will develop new algorithms and implementation techniques to accelerate public-key cryptography in both the classical and postquantum settings. The project includes designing arithmetic algorithms that are friendlier to parallelization, more precise complexity analysis of existing techniques, and aspects of formal verification to ensure correctness and real-world implementation security.

The PhD candidate will also be involved in other educational activities, such as serving as teaching assistant in courses related to his/her expertise.

Qualifications. We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic applicants, preferably with a Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline. A BSc. degree with demonstrated research experience is also welcome. A background in cryptography or formal verification is required. Practical experience with software development will be seen as a plus. Further requirements are fluency in English, good reporting/organization skills and being able to work independently.

Application process: You can apply online at https://phd.nat.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here >Choose August 2021 Call with deadline 1 August 2021 at noon (11.59 AM CEST) and the corresponding project.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Contact: Diego F. Aranha, Associate Professor of Computer Science, dfaranha (at) cs.au.dk

More information: https://phd.nat.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here/

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16 June 2021

University of Luxembourg
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The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character. It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education. The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine. Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens, in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in. Your Role... Cryptolux is a team of cryptographers and security researchers interested in applied cryptography, cryptanalysis, privacy, network security, cryptographic blockchains and is led by Prof. Alex Biryukov, we are affiliated to the Departement of Computer Science (DCS) and to the Security and Trust center (SnT). You will perform the following tasks: Prepare a doctoral thesis in Cryptography and IT Security Publish research papers and give talks at the top international venues Provide guidance to MSc students and TA for classes, depending on the needs of the team Organize science outreach activities, e.g. science for kids, … Area / Potential topics of the thesis Cryptanalysis and design of cryptographic primitives Lightweight block ciphers, hash functions, authenticated encryption schemes Financial Cryptography (security of distributed ledgers, smart contracts) Privacy Enhancing Technology (Tor-like networks, privacy for cryptocurrencies, blockchains) Design of proofs of work, resource-hard functions, commitment schemes Side-channel attacks and countermeasures White-box cryptography What we expect from you. MSc. degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering with outstanding grades (GPA > 85%) Strong mathematical and/or algorithmic CS background (Olympiads, CTFs a plus) Backg

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Alex Biryukov (alex.biryukov@uni.lu)

More information: http://emea3.mrted.ly/2qpcj

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ISAE engineering school, Toulouse, France
Job Posting Job Posting
Background: In late 2016, NIST issued a call for proposals for the standardization of cryptographic systems resistant to a quantum computer for encryption, key exchange and signature primitives. The standardization process is currently in its third phase. Each submission comes with a software implementation, targeting standard security levels for widespread applications, such as e-commerce. Topic: Adaptation of post-quantum primitives to constrained environments and FPGA implementation During this thesis, the successful candidate will study code-based and/or lattice-based proposals, and propose modifications to the protocols (resulting thus in alternative schemes with new proofs to be provided etc.) so that their hardware implementation can be improved. The candidate will then propose such implementations on a commodity FPGA. The development will be done in C and High-Level Synthesis will be used to transform automatically the C implementation into VHDL. As a consequence the candidate does not need to be proficient in VHDL.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Applicants should express their interest before July 15th- 23h59 (CEST time) by email to : carlos.aguilar-melchor@isae-supaero.fr, arnaud.dion@isae-supaero.fr, philippe.gaborit@unilim.fr

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15 June 2021

University of Bristol, UK
Job Posting Job Posting

This post [1] represents an exciting opportunity to join the group as part of the SIPP [2] project: as part of the EPSRC center-to-center programme, SIPP is a collaborative effort between the 5 UK-based core project partners within the NCSC-supported Research Institute in Hardware Security & Embedded Systems (RISE) [3] and partners in Singapore. The project has a range of high- and low-level goals, spread over a number of work packages, which revolve around development and use of a secure, IoT-based hardware platform.

Given the project goals, a strong background and interest in at least one of the following research fields is desirable: 1) micro-processor design and implementation, 2) implementation (e.g., side-channel) attacks on cryptography, 3) energy efficiency and energy efficient technologies (spanning both hardware and software, and design-time and run-time).

Although you will have at least a first degree and preferably a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or closely related discipline, we view relevant industrial experience as extremely valuable and therefore equally encourage applicants of this type.

[1] https://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/details/?jobId=233994
[2] https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/S030867/1
[3] https://www.ukrise.org

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Daniel Page (Daniel.Page@bristol.ac.uk)

More information: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/details/?jobId=233994

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University of Bristol, UK
Job Posting Job Posting

This post [1] represents an exciting opportunity to join the group as part of the SCARV [2] project, which in turn forms part of the NCSC-supported Research Institute in Hardware Security & Embedded Systems (RISE) [3]. You will work in collaboration with industrial (i.e., Cerberus Security Labs. and Thales) and academic partners, to deliver more efficient, more secure platforms based on RISC-V.

Given the project goals, a strong background and interest in at least one of the following research fields is desirable: 1) micro-processor design and implementation, 2) implementation (e.g., side-channel) attacks on cryptography, including leakage modelling and simulation, 3) high-assurance hardware or software implementation, e.g., formal specification of and verification with respect to security properties.

Although you will have at least a first degree and preferably a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or closely related discipline, we view relevant industrial experience as extremely valuable and therefore equally encourage applicants of this type.

[1] https://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/details/?jobId=233794
[2] https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/R012288/1, https://www.scarv.org, https://github.com/scarv
[3] https://www.ukrise.org

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Daniel Page (Daniel.Page@bristol.ac.uk)

More information: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/details/?jobId=233794

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14 June 2021

Clearmatics Technologies
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Clearmatics is a protocol engineering company who are building a new financial market architecture that is more open, fair, and resilient than the legacy systems that are in use today.

We are looking for a cryptography engineer, who loves challenges and has a research-oriented mindset. You cultivate an adversarial attitude, always thinking ahead and trying to exploit the code you write and protocols you design. You always look forward to making your code more efficient without compromising on readability and robustness. Code quality and consistency mean everything to you.

Above all, you are a truth seeker and an outstanding communicator/listener not afraid of challenging (and being challenged by) your peers. Unconditional lover of simplicity and robustness, you never miss an opportunity to learn and extend your knowledge basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist in the design of cryptographic protocols.

- Collaborate with your colleagues on the implementation of cryptographic primitives and protocols.

- Produce technical design specifications.

- Produce externally facing artefacts (e.g. blog posts, papers, documentation excerpts etc.)

- Support research colleagues in conducting their research.

- Interface with the Engineering team to ease the transition of the research pieces of code into robust production software fully integrated with our stack.

- Keep up with new research in the space.

REQUIREMENTS​

- Fluency in English (written and spoken).

- Background in applied Computer Science.

- Experience with system programming (C/C++/Rust).

- Strong applied cryptography skills (experience implementing robust elliptic curve cryptography).

- Outstanding algorithmic thinking.

- Strong focus on code quality/documentation and simplicity.

Nice to haves

- Knowledge of Unix and bash.

- Experience with constant time cryptography.

- Experience with cryptography on embedded systems.

- Experience with Ethereum or other blockchain projects.

- Experience contributing to open-source cryptography libraries.

- Experience with Pyt

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Stephanie Hawkes - stephanie.hawkes@clearmatics.com Or apply via: https://boards.greenhouse.io/clearmatics/jobs/5326634002

More information: https://boards.greenhouse.io/clearmatics/jobs/5326634002

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University of Stuttgart, Institute of Information Security
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The Institute of Information Security at University of Stuttgart offers a

fully-funded Postdoc position.

The successful candidate is expected to work on tool-supported formal analysis of cryptographic protocols and web applications building, among others, on our work published at EuroS&P 2021, S&P 2019, CSF 2017, CCS 2016, CCS 2015, ESORICS 2015, and S&P 2014. One goal is to provide tool-supported security analysis based on DY* for our web infrastructure model (WIM).

The position is available immediately with an internationally competitive salary (German public salary scale TV-L E13 or TV-L E14, depending on the candidate's qualification).

The Institute of Information Security offers a creative international environment for top-level international research in Germany's high-tech region.

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. (or should be very close to completion thereof) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Security, or a related field. We value strong analytical skills. Knowledge in one or more of the following fields is an asset:

  • Formal Methods (Verification, Theorem Proving, F*, Type Checking, etc.)
  • Cryptographic Protocol Analysis
  • Web Security
Knowledge of German is not required.

The deadline for applications is

July 4th, 2021.

Late applications will be considered until the position is filled. See the official job offering for details of how to apply.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Dr. Ralf Küsters
Institute of Information Security
University of Stuttgart
Germany
https://sec.uni-stuttgart.de

More information: https://www.sec.uni-stuttgart.de/institute/job-openings/

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10 June 2021

Tsinghua University, IIIS, Beijing
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We are seeking one to two software engineers who can contribute to implementing a software system for privacy-preserving DNA synthesis screening in the Secure DNA project. We are a group of researchers from Tsinghua University, MIT, Aarhus University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and other world-leading academic institutions. Our goal is to develop an automatic and accurate screening system that can effectively block hazardous DNA sequences from being produced, while at the same time providing superior levels of security guarantees, in terms of not disclosing the submitted DNA orders or the potential hazards that are not yet public. To learn more visit our website or read the technical whitepaper.

Your Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement the software system that realizes secure DNA synthesis.
  • Develop the frontend that integrates the system into the production environments of our DNA vendor partners.
Basic Requirements
  • Strong software development experience, especially large-scale systems and/or security-critical software.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in software programming, such as C++, Rust, or Go.
  • Familiarity with common cryptographic software libraries and implementations.
Nice to Have
  • Experience in distributed systems.
  • Basic theoretical background in cryptography and system security.
  • English communication and reading/writing capabilities.
  • Passion for modern cryptography-based secure computing.
Benefits
  • Involved in world-leading research projects and teamed up with top scientists around the world, including Turing award winners.
  • Competitive salary and other benefits from Tsinghua University.
  • Future opportunities in long-term collaboration with other research projects at Tsinghua.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Mingyu Gao, gaomy@tsinghua.edu.cn

More information: https://www.securedna.org

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Tsinghua University, IIIS, Beijing
Job Posting Job Posting

We are seeking a principal software architect who can contribute to implementing a software system for privacy-preserving DNA synthesis screening in the Secure DNA project. We are a group of researchers from Tsinghua University, MIT, Aarhus University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and other world-leading academic institutions. Our goal is to develop an automatic and accurate screening system that can effectively block hazardous DNA sequences from being produced, while at the same time providing superior levels of security guarantees, in terms of not disclosing the submitted DNA orders or the potential hazards that are not yet public. To learn more visit our website or read the technical whitepaper.

Your Responsibilities
  • Design and propose the system architecture for the software system that realizes the proposed algorithm based on distributed oblivious pseudo-random functions.
  • Assemble and lead the engineer team to implement the proposed software system.
  • Deploy the system into the production environments of our DNA vendor partners.
Basic Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience working with secure software system development and deployment.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in software programming, such as C++, Rust, or Go.
  • Familiarity with common cryptographic software libraries and implementations.
  • Fluent in English communication and reading/writing.
Nice to Have
  • Experience in team management.
  • Familiarity with modern cryptography-based securing computing algorithms.
  • Some familiarity with basic biological knowledge and DNA synthesis.
Benefits
  • Flexible work hours and arrangement; remote and/or part-time are both acceptable.
  • Involved in world-leading research projects with Turing award winners.
  • A critical role in implementing the important bio-security system that will be deployed world-wide.
  • Competitive salary and other benefits from Tsinghua University.
  • Future opportunities in long-term collaboration with other research projects at Tsingh

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Mingyu Gao, gaomy@tsinghua.edu.cn

    More information: https://www.securedna.org

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