International Association
for Cryptologic Research

The Institute of Information Security and Dependability at KIT is looking for a Post-Doc with expertise in privacy-preserving cryptographic protocols with a focus on secure multi-party computation , ideally, having hands-on experiences with MPC-compilers. A track record in this field is expected, including publications at reputable conferences such as Crypto, Eurocrypt, ACM CCS, PETS, etc.

You will be a member of the KASTEL Security Research Labs (https://zentrum.kastel.kit.edu) and the Topic "Engineering Secure Systems" of the Helmholtz Association. Your research is dealing with cryptographic protocols for privacy-preserving computations, e.g., applied to mobility systems. It will result in both theoretical security concepts (protocol designs, security proofs, etc.) and their practical implementation (e.g., a demonstrator) for some application domain. The contract will initially be limited to 1 year, but can be extended.

If you are interested, please formally apply using the link given below. Besides your CV including a list of your publications, please also include the names of three references.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Andy Rupp (andy.rupp@rub.de)

More information: https://www.pse.kit.edu/karriere/joboffer.php?id=96409&language=en

We are the Blockchain Infrastructure Team, and we are building the foundation used by other projects at the Status Network. We are researching consensus algorithms, Multi-Party Computation techniques, ZKPs and other cutting-edge solutions with the aim to take the blockchain technology to the next level of security, decentralization and scalability for a wide range of use cases. We are currently in a research phase, working with models and simulations. In the near future, we will start implementing the research. You will have the opportunity to participate in developing -and improving- the state of the art of blockchain technologies, as well as turning it into a reality

Key Responsibilities:

This role is dedicated to pure research

Primarily, ensuring that solutions are sound and diving deeper into their formal definition.

Additionally, he/she would be regularly going through papers, bringing new ideas and staying up-to-date.

Designing, specifying and verifying distributed systems by leveraging formal and experimental techniques.

Conducting theoretical and practical analysis of the performance of distributed systems.

Designing and analysing incentive systems.

Researching new techniques for designing, analysing and implementing dependable distributed systems.

Publishing and presenting research results both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities:

Strong background in Computer Science and Math, or a related area.

Academic background (The ability to analyze, digest and improve the State of the Art in our fields of interest. Specifically, familiarity with formal proofs and/or the scientific method.)

Distributed Systems with a focus on Blockchain

Analysis of algorithms Familiarity with Python and/or complex systems modeling software

Deep knowledge of algorithms (much more academic, such as have dealt with papers, moving from research to pragmatic implementation)

Experience in analysing the correctness and security of distributed systems.

Familiarity with the application of formal method techniques.

Comfortable with “reverse engineering” code

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Angel via discord @ LilChiChi#0021 Or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelrgutierrez/

More information: https://jobs.status.im/jobs/23946

The Institute of Cybersecurity and Cryptology (iC2) at the University of Wollongong is looking for outstanding PhD students who are interested in digital finance, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies. We offer scholarships, including living expenses for up to $50,000/annum AUD (tax free) plus a tuition waiver. There are 12 positions in total. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Willy Susilo at (wsusilo@uow.edu.au). Or else, please send your cover letter and CV to Dr. Yannan Li (yannan@uow.edu.au) asap to secure your spot. Applications will be assessed immediately. Join us in this exciting journey! #UOW

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Willy Susilo and Dr. Yannan Li

Cape Privacy is looking for a Machine Learning Privacy Researcher/Engineer to help build Cape Privacy's innovative SaaS-based encrypted learning platform. This product sits at the intersection of data science, machine learning, privacy, and cryptography; allowing organizations to enhance ML models through privacy-preserving collaboration. Responsibilities include working with our Product team and other researchers & engineers to bring the product vision to reality. Ideal candidates will have an MS or higher in machine learning, data science, privacy or cryptography; and academic or commercial experience in privacy-preserving technologies.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: David Besemer, VP Engineering

More information: https://capeinc.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=32

The Research group on Cryptology and Information Security (GiCSI) of the Spanish National Research Council is seeking highly motivated professionals in conducting research in the area of cryptographic privacy-enhancing technologies, blockchain-based protocols and security protocols. The selected candidate will part of GiCSI’s team in the context of the H2020 SPIRS (Secure Platform for Ict systems Rooted at the Silicon manufacturing process) project. This project encompasses the complete design of a platform, so-called SPIRS platform, which integrates a hardware dedicated Root of Trust (RoT) and a processor core with the capability of offering a full suite of security services. Furthermore, the SPIRS platform will be able to leverage this capability to support privacy-respectful attestation mechanisms and enable trusted communication channels across 5G infrastructures. RoT is implemented in hardware with a dedicated circuitry to extract a unique digital identifier for the SPIRS platform during its entire lifetime. To build a complete solution, the project also features a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), secure boot, and runtime integrity. Furthermore, resilience and privacy protection are major concerns in this project, and it endeavors to the design of a decentralized trust management framework targeted to minimize the impact of Single Point of Failure (SPOF) risks and achieve adequate security and privacy tradeoffs. To facilitate the tasks of validation and testing, SPIRS platform is conceived as an open platform that can easily integrate other building blocks and facilities upgrades. The project goes beyond the construction of the SPIRS platform and it provides solutions to integrate it in the deployment of cryptographic protocols and network infrastructures in a trustworthy way, leveraging the RoT provided by the platform. To validate SPIRS results, the project considers two different scenarios: Industry 4.0 and 5G Technologies.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: David Arroyo Guardeño, Ph. D. Research group on Cryptology and Information Security (GiCSI) Institute of Physical and Information Technologies (ITEFI) Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) https://dargcsic.github.io/

More information: https://dargcsic.github.io/posts/2021-09-21-spirs

The chair for Security Engineering at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, is seeking for PhD students and Post-Docs in the areas of cryptographic hardware/software, side-channel analysis, FPGA security, etc.

For PhD positions, candidates must hold an MSc (or equivalent) in computer engineering, electrical engineering or computer science. The candidates are required to have outstanding grades.

For Post-Doc positions, candidates must hold a PhD in computer engineering, electrical engineering or computer science. Furthermore, they must have a demonstrated record of top-quality research in foundations of cryptographic hardware and embedded systems. This is usually proved by publications in IACR conferences, particularly CHES.

Please send your application per email (as a single PDF) to Amir Moradi (amir.moradi at rub.de). The application should include a full CV, a cover letter motivating you application, a short description of your two best research articles (for Post-Doc positions). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled, the starting date is flexible.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Amir Moradi

More information: https://www.seceng.rub.de/moradi

Full-Time, Permanent

The Information Security Group (ISG) at Royal Holloway is looking to appoint two excellent permanent members of academic staff to contribute to its research and teaching. The applicant should have a high-quality research profile that fits within the wide range of research undertaken by the ISG. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for research as well as teaching and communicating with diverse audiences.

The ISG was founded in 1990 and carries out research and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, with particularly high numbers of master’s students – we are one of the very few academic departments worldwide devoted solely to Information Security, enabling our staff to focus their teaching in this area. Our MSc in Information Security is one of the oldest programmes in the world, having started in 1992 and has a large alumni network with over 4,000 graduates. We have hosted, and continue to host, a series of Centres for Doctoral Training (CDT) in cyber security, which has enabling us to recruit 10 fully funded and first-rate PhD students every year, contributing to a large and vibrant PhD community.

We are involved in a range of inter/multidisciplinary research activities, spanning technology to psychology and social sciences. Our research strengths have continued to generate significant collaborative opportunities from industry and other leading universities.

We are now recruiting academic members of staff who can complement or strengthen our existing research and teaching in Information Security. We are also interested in candidates with interests in broader multidisciplinary research. The successful candidate must hold a PhD or equivalent, and will have a proven research record. Experience in attracting funding, engaging with industry, or contributing to outreach activities will also be valuable.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Chris Mitchell c.mitchell@rhul.ac.uk or Prof. Martin Albrecht martin.albrecht@royalholloway.ac.uk

More information: https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=0921-369

Applications are invited for both entry level and senior academic posts to join our community and help us lead and develop our research and teaching in the areas of Hardware and Embedded Systems Security; Applied Cryptography; Security of AI; Network Forensics; or ICS Security within our Centre for Secure Information Technologies (www.csit.qub.ac.uk).

CSIT is an Innovation and Knowledge centre in cyber security funded by EPSRC and Innovate UK since 2009. It is host to the UK Research Institute in Secure Hardware and Embedded Systems (RISE: www.ukrise.org). It is also a partner in the UK Research Institute in Trustworthy Interconnected Cyber Physical Systems (RITICS: ritics.org) and is recognised by NCSC as an Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Cyber Security Research. You will also have opportunities to work with vibrant engineering and commercial teams to translate your research into impact and help you build industry linkages.

We are seeking candidates with research experience (commensurate with career stage) in one or more of the following areas:
(1) Hardware & Embedded Systems Security:
Hardware cryptographic architectures, physical unclonable function, side channel analysis, security of microprocessor architectures, and/or hardware Trojan detection
(2) Applied Cryptography: hardware and software implementation of advanced cryptographic algorithms (e.g., post-quantum, homomorphic encryption), security protocol design, privacy-preserving cryptographic protocol design and implementation
(3) Security of AI: Adversarial learning and/or testing, mitigations against poisoning, evasion, and backdoor attacks.
(4) Network forensics and/or software defined networks: Network intrusion detection, vulnerabilities in SDNFV networks, analytics-based monitoring, and forensics capabilities
(5) Industrial control system security: Resilience in ICS, cyber-physical situation awareness in IT-OT systems, Programmable Logic Controller security

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Professor Máire O'Neill

More information: https://hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=198185FSGi&WVID=6273090Lgx&LANG=USA

Simula UiB is currently looking for a new director to lead the company. The recruitment process is being handled by Bønes Virik. For more information and applying, see https://bonesvirik.recman.no/job.php?job_id=229981

Simula UiB AS is a research center with strong professional competence in cryptography and information theory. Through research and education of master’s and PhD candidates in the field, we ensure valuable expertise in technological protection of business and public institutions in Norway. Established in 2016, Simula UiB is owned by Simula Research Laboratory AS and the University of Bergen (UiB). We work closely with other companies in the Simula Group, Universities, and other research centers. We are currently nine permanent employees and 17 PhD fellows and Postdocs. Read more about us at www.simula-uib.com.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Anne S. Posner, Managing Partner of Bønes Virik
email: anne@bonesvirik.no
phone: +47 90691846

More information: https://bonesvirik.recman.no/job.php?job_id=229981

The School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) is looking to recruit two enthusiastic staff members to support teaching and research within SCIT, particularly in the cybersecurity domain, which includes flexible delivery, online degrees and micro-credentials. SCIT aims to maintain its position as a world class Research School and this position is expected to contribute towards that aim. The candidates are expected to carry significant research profile and metrics, relative to opportunity, such as high h-index and citations, and experience in attracting research funding.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Willy Susilo

More information: https://uniroles.com.au/display-job/23863/Lecturer,-Cyber-Security.html?searchId=1631859551.4407&page=1

The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking candidates for a tenured faculty position who will assume the role of the Director of the Center for Cyber Security. Highly qualified candidates at both Associate Professor and Professor rank will be considered.

Further information on the position and how to apply can be found at:
https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/9605

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Yuliang Zheng, Professor & Chair (yzheng at uab.edu)

Responsibilities include analyzing various crypto algorithms and protocols to detect vulnerabilities. It is preferable to have an undergraduate degree in mathematics/statistics/computer science with a good understanding of cryptography. Salary starting at Rs 12 lakhs pa based on experience.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Manindra Agrawal

We have (fully funded) multiple PhD positions in the areas of applied cryptography beginning from Fall 2022 (August 2022) or Spring 2022 (January 2022) at University of South Florida (USF). USF is a Rank-1 Research University (rank 31 of CS departments at US public universities per according to Academic Analytics on Scholarly Research Index) and offers a competitive salary with an excellent working environment, all within close proximity of high-tech industry and beautiful beaches of Sunny Florida. Tampa/Orlando area is a key part of the Florida High Technology Corridor and harbors major tech and research companies. The qualified candidate will have opportunities for research internships and joint projects with lead-industrial companies. Topics include:

Trustworthy Machine Learning (TML)

• Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
• Secure multi-party computation for TML

Trustworthy Blockchains

• New cryptographic schemes for consensus and distributed transactions in Blockchains
• Practical quantum-safe cryptographic deployments for Blockchains

Secure Internet of Things and Systems (IoT) and Next Generation Wireless Networks

• Lightweight cryptography for IoT
• Efficient cryptography for vehicular and unmanned aerial systems
• Efficient digital signatures

Privacy-Enhancing Technologies

• Searchable encryption, Oblivious RAM, and multi-party computation

Requirements:

• A BS degree in ECE/CS with a high-GPA
• Very good programming skills (e.g., C, C++), familiarity with Linux
• MS degree in ECE/CS/Math is a big plus. Publications in security and privacy are highly desirable

Please send (by e-mail) to below contact information:

• Transcripts
• Curriculum vitae
• Three reference letters (send by referees)
• Research statement
• GRE and TOEFL

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Person to Contact: Dr. Attila A. Yavuz
Email: attilaayavuz@usf.edu
Webpage : http://www.csee.usf.edu/~attilaayavuz/

More information: http://www.csee.usf.edu/~attilaayavuz/article/PositionDescrption_at_USF.pdf

Research Associate for the project „Laboratory of energy transition in Northern Germany: Resilient operation management and ICT security of decentralised control concepts”
University of Hamburg is a University of Excellence and one of the most research-focused universities in Germany. The research group “Security in Distributed Systems” is working on the intersection of security and privacy research, with a focus on distributed systems, data protection, anonymity, and cryptography.
Your Profile
We are looking for a new member of our team that will be working as a full-time PhD student in research and teaching. Your tasks will include:

• Development, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of complex and secure IT-systems
• Academic services in a third-party funded project
• Working with bleeding-edge technology and research literature from security, cryptography, and privacy
• Publication of research results in national/international venues
• Support for teaching

Required Qualifications
Completed MSc degree (or equivalent) in IT-Security, computer science or a strongly related field. You are highly motivated, curious, reliable, and creative. You must be interested in system security, applied cryptography and/or privacy research. You must have experience in security in open and distributed communication systems and fundamental knowledge in cryptography and IT-Security. Experience with machine learning and advanced software engineering skills, especially with a focus on application security and cryptography are a bonus. Programming skills in higher languages like C/C++ and Python are required. Fluent English, spoken and written, and good communication skills are mandatory. Knowledge of German is helpful; we expect the willingness to learn German for non-native German speakers.
We offer great and flexible working conditions in a highly motivated team of researchers with many opportunities for collaboration. The university supports their employees with many interesting opportunities for personal development.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Hannes Federrath
hannes.federrath@uni-hamburg.de
https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/inst/ab/snp/team/federrath.html

Horizen Labs is a blockchain technology company that designs, develops, and delivers powerful, scalable, and reliable distributed ledger solutions for business.

Our Core Engineering Team is an innovative and collaborative group of researchers and software engineers who are dedicated to the design and development of world-class blockchain-based products. We are looking for a cryptographer, or applied cryptographer, to join our growing crypto team based in Milan, Italy. Currently, the team is developing a protocol suite for SNARK-based proof-composition, but its duties reach beyond that, developing privacy-enhancing solutions for our sidechain ecosystem.

Responsabilities

• Design privacy-enhancing technology built on SNARK-based protocols
• Perform collaborative research and assist technical colleagues in their development work
• Participate in standards-setting

Requirements

• Ph.D. in mathematics, computer science, or cryptography
• Solid foundations in zero-knowledge and cryptographic protocols
• Publications in acknowledged venues on applied or theoretical cryptography, preferably cryptographic protocols or PETs
• Strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to work in a team setting as well as autonomously
• Foundations in blockchain technology and experience in reading Rust are a plus

We offer

• A competitive salary plus pre-series A stock options
• Flexible working hours, including the possibility of remote working
• The opportunity to work with talented minds on challenging topics in this field, including the most recent advancements in zero-knowledge
• A nice and informal team setting to conduct research and development of high-quality open source solutions

If you are interested in this position, you might want to take a look at our recent publications (IACR eprints 2021/930, 2021/399, 2020/123) and our latest podcast on zeroknowledge.fm (Episode 178). For further questions, please contact the email below.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: recruiting@horizenlabs.io

More information: https://horizenlabs.io/

Postdoctoral position in Blockchain and IoT Security The School of Computer Science at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir, Morocco is currently looking for motivated and talented Postdoctoral researchers in the area of Blockchain and IoT Security. The successful candidates will primarily be working on the following topics (but not limited to):

• Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
• Applications of Blockchain
• IoT Security

Key duties: The Postdoctoral researcher will be expected to:

• Publish in high impact journals in the field.
• Participate to the supervision of PhD students and research internships.

Criteria of the candidate:

• Ph.D. in the field of Cryptography, Computer security, or any related field.
• Strong publication record in high-impact conferences/journals.
• Very good programming skills (e.g., C, C++), familiarity with Linux
• Proficiency in English and ability to work in a team
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

Employment terms:
The successful candidate will be employed by Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) based at Benguerir (50 km north of Marrakech), Morocco. The net salary per month is 2000 USD. The initial appointment as a Postdoctoral researcher will be for one year renewable depending on satisfactory performance.
Applications and selection procedure:
Applications must be sent using a single electronic zipped folder with the mention of the job title in the mail subject. The folder must contain:

• A 1-page cover letter with main research interests.
• A detailed CV.
• A 1-page brief research statement.
• Contact information of 2 references (Applicants are assumed to have obtained their references’ consent to be contacted for this matter).

The application should be filed online via: https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=1339&company=ump

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Contact: Assoc. Prof. Mustapha Hedabou (mustapha.hedabou@um6p.ma)

More information: https://www.um6p-cs.ma/en/home/

NYU Shanghai is currently inviting applications for Tenured or Tenure-Track positions in Computer Science. The search is not restricted to any rank and outstanding candidates at all levels are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who have completed a Ph.D. in Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. We seek candidates in all sub-fields of Computer Science, with particular interest in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Operating and Distributed Systems, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and Deep Learning. Applicants will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, and a statement of teaching interests. Additionally, applicants will be prompted to enter the names and email addresses of at least three referees. Each referee will be contacted to upload a reference letter through Interfolio. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2022 and will continue until the . To apply, please follow this link apply.interfolio.com/93616. If you have any questions, please email the NYU Shanghai NY Office of Faculty Recruitment shanghai.faculty.recruitment@nyu.edu. Terms of employment at NYU Shanghai are comparable to NYU New York and other U.S. institutions with respect to research start-up funds and compensation, and they include housing subsidies and educational subsidies for children. Faculty may in certain cases have the opportunity to spend time at NYU New York and other sites of the NYU Global Network, engaging in both research and teaching. NYU Shanghai is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from under-represented individuals in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, and gender and sexual identity. NYU Shanghai affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: NYU Shanghai Office of Faculty Recruitment

More information: https://apply.interfolio.com/93616

iTrust is a Cyber Security Research Center in SUTD and a National Satellite of Excellence in Singapore for securing critical infrastructure. iTrust hosts the world-class cyber-physical system (CPS) testbeds which are used for research, education, training, live-fire exercise, and technology validation.

We are looking for postdocs / research fellows with expertise on cybersecurity in general and CPS security in particular. The candidates should have track record of strong R&D capability, with publications at leading security conferences. The candidates familiar with shipboard OT systems or autonomous vehicles will be considered with the priority. Candidate working in the current position less than one year will not be considered (unless due to the end of contract). Fresh PhD graduates are welcome. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Successful candidates will be offered internationally competitive remuneration.

Interested candidates please send your CV to Prof. Jianying Zhou. Email: jianying_zhou (at) sutd.edu.sg. Home: http://jianying.space/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Jianying Zhou

The Security and Cryptography team in Fujitsu Research of America has an internship position for contributing to opensource blockchain projects. You will work closely with a team of cryptographers and security researchers located in Sunnyvale, California and Tokyo, Japan. Your main task will be secure software development in Rust/Golang/Nodejs/JavaScript as part of Fujitsu Research's OSS activity in Hyperledger.

Profile Description:

Proven experience in production quality software development. Previous experience and code contributions to open-source projects is a plus.

Experience in design and implementation of large software systems and writing secure code in Rust/Golang/Nodejs/JavaScript.

Knowledge of basic crypto concepts such as secure MPC and ZKP. Previous software development experience with MPC/ZKP frameworks is a plus.

Familiarity with blockchain systems such as Hyperledger Fabric, Cactus and/or Ethereum.

Ability to meet deliverables and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Working hours and start dates are flexible. Internship duration will be 3 to 6 months, it can be either full time or part time. The position is open to candidates based on USA, Canada, UK, EU or Japan.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Avradip Mandal (amandalATfujitsuDOTcom)

Two postdoctoral positions in blockchain systems are available at the Monash Blockchain Technology Centre, Monash University, Australia.

## Requirements:
* Ph.D. in Computer Science or Mathematics
* Strong academic background in one of the following areas:
- Blockchain
- Cryptography
- Dependability
- Fault tolerance
- Reliable broadcast
- distributed and parallel computing
- Concurrency

## Starting date: ASAP

## Salary: Approx. $92,792 --$120,093 per year (Australian dollars) plus 17% Superannuation

## Location: Monash University, Clayton, Australia.

## Eligibility: We can only consider Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, or those in Australia with working rights. Chinese / Malaysian citizens can also be considered to work in Monash Suzhou campus in China / Monash Malaysia campus in Selangor.

## Applications (first-come, first-served): Please send a copy of
1. your detailed CV
2. research statement, and
3. a copy of 2 selected publications/preprints/thesis.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Joseph Liu

More information: https://www.monash.edu/blockchain