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29 October 2021

KIT, Karlsruhe, Germany
Job Posting Job Posting
Four fully funded positions to do a PhD or Post-Doc (co-supervision of PhD students, in case of interest) on 6G security and privacy (location privacy, availability, security architectures, practical quantum key generation) at KIT/KASTEL and Excellence Cluster CeTI.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Thorsten Strufe

More information: https://ps.tm.kit.edu/english/200.php

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27 October 2021

Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security GmbH, Munich, Germany
Job Posting Job Posting
In a fast changing world, it takes pioneering spirit to create trustworthy technology. We enable secure connectivity and payment solutions for billions of people around the globe. At G+D Mobile Security, you will play a key role in realizing the digital transformation.

G+D Mobile Security is looking for a Cryptography Engineer (m/f/d) for its Cryptology department at its Munich Headquarters as soon as possible

Job description:

  • Secure implementation of cryptographic algorithms and security relevant OS components for smart cards in assembler
  • Optimization regarding run time and memory consumption
  • Design and implementation of countermeasures to defend against hardware related attacks against smart cards
  • Analysis of the results of side-channel attacks and derivation of effective countermeasures
Your Profile:
  • Background in mathematics, computer science or electronic engineering
  • Ideally PhD in cryptography or 3+ years experience in cryptography or related area
  • Programming skills in assembler for 8/16/32 bit embedded microcontrollers
  • Ideally experience in embedded security and side-channel-attacks
Your benefits:
  • High level of responsibility and exciting projects
  • Working in an international security technology company
  • Very flexible working hours and home office possibilities
  • Wide range of training and further education opportunities
  • Attractive family benefits such as a summer holiday camp for children
  • Other benefits such as an own sports club and a canteen subsidized by the employer
We are looking forward to receiving your application!

https://careers.gi-de.com/job/Munich-Kryptologen-%28mfd%29-81677/723297801/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Harald Vater (Harald.Vater (at) gi-de.com)

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University of the West of England
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The candidate will investigate the utilisation of emerging variants of blockchains, such as redactable directed acyclic graph (DAG) based blockchain, as well as proof-of-location techniques for securing IoT and wireless devices. The candidate will work under a supervisory team with high expertise in IoT, wireless networks and protocols from, blockchain and information security, including Dr Djamel Djenouri and Dr Essam Ghadafi. For an informal discussion about the studentship, please email Dr Djamel Djenouri ([email protected]) or Dr Essam Ghadafi ([email protected]).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Essam Ghadafi ([email protected])

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

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CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security
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The CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security provides a unique work environment that offers the advantages of a university department and a research laboratory alike. As the latest member of the Helmholtz Association, the largest research organization in Germany, CISPA has embarked on a mission: to rethink the digitalized world of the future from the ground up and make it safer through innovative cutting-edge research. In the medium term, the center will grow to more than 800 employees with 60 Faculty and research group leaders. Faculty receive extremely competitive institutional funding, enjoy academic freedom, and build and lead their team of young researchers, and are granted the opportunity to teach graduate and undergraduate courses.

CISPA is located in Saarbrücken, in the tri-border area of Germany, France, and Luxembourg. We maintain an international and diverse work environment and seek applications from outstanding researchers worldwide. The working language is English. A command of German is not required for a successful career at CISPA.

CISPA is looking for candidates that hold a doctoral degree in computer science or related areas and have an outstanding research track record in all areas related to IT-Security, Privacy and Cryptography, especially in, but not limited to the fields of

  • software security,
  • security of critical infrastructure,
  • embedded systems,
  • network and distributed system (incl. blockchains) security,
  • hardware security,
  • privacy-enhancing technologies,
  • usable security and privacy,
  • applied cryptography,
  • quantum cryptography,
  • cryptanalysis.

    All applicants are expected to build up a research team that pursues an internationally visible research agenda.

    Tenure-track positions are intended for candidates with excellent research credentials and the potential to pursue a program of innovative research. The positions are comparable to tenure-track positions at a leading university, and come with two full time research staff positions and generous support for other expenses.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: [email protected]

    More information: https://jobs.cispa.saarland/jobs/detail/tenure-track-faculty-positions-in-all-areas-related-to-it-security-privacy-and-cryptography-f-m-d-129

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    24 October 2021

    New jersey Institute of Technology
    Job Posting Job Posting
    The Ying Wu College of Computing at the New Jersey Institute of Technology invites applications for a senior faculty member to serve as the Director of the Institute for Cybersecurity. Candidates must have a PhD in computer science or a related discipline with a demonstrated track record of scholarly accomplishments in security/cryptography commensurate with the appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or above (Full, Distinguished).

    The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment in the department of Computer Science and is expected to lead the creation of the Institute for Cybersecurity, which builds on top of existing research and educational strengths in the area of cybersecurity and will span multiple departments across NJIT. As the Director of the Institute for Cybersecurity, the successful candidate must attract funding and develop collaborative relationships with industry.

    NJIT is designated a Carnegie R1 Research University, with $161M research expenditures in FY20. The Computer Science Department is ranked 77 nationally by csrankings.org, and has 29 tenured/tenure track faculty, with eight NSF CAREER awardees and one DARPA Young Investigator recipient, and a research expenditure of 12 Million dollars in FY20. The department has strong connections with local industry and works closely with many companies through student Capstone projects, internships, co-ops and joint R&D projects.

    To formally apply for the position, please submit your application (including CV and Cover letter) to NJIT’s career site: https://njit.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3409?c=njit
    You must also submit additional candidate materials online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19436
    the additional candidate materials include a cover letter, CV, Research Statement, Teaching Statement, and the contact information for at least three references. Applications received by December 31, 2021 will receive full consideration. However, applications are reviewed until all the positions are filled. Contact address for inquiries: cs-faculty­[email protected].

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: cs-faculty­[email protected]

    More information: https://njit.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3409?c=njit

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    New Jersey Institute of Technology
    Job Posting Job Posting
    The Computer Science Department at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions starting in Fall 2022. While our area of special interest is security/cryptography, exceptional candidates will be considered in any area of mainstream computer science. While we are interested in hiring at the rank of Assistant Professor, exceptional candidates at higher ranks will also be considered.

    NJIT is designated a Carnegie R1 Research University, with $161M research expenditures in FY20. The Computer Science Department is ranked 77 nationally by csrankings.org, and has 29 tenured/tenure track faculty, with eight NSF CAREER awardees and one DARPA Young Investigator award, and a research expenditure of 12 Million dollars in FY20. The Computer Science Department enrolls approximately 1,900 students at all levels across eleven programs of study and takes part, alongside the Department of Informatics and the Department of Data Science, in the Ying Wu College of Computing. The College has an enrollment of more than 3,300 students in computing disciplines, and graduates more than 900 computing professionals every year; as such, it is the largest purveyor of computing talent in the tri­state (NY, NJ, CT) area.

    To formally apply for the position, please submit your application (including CV and Cover letter) to NJIT’s career site: https://njit.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3343?c=njit
    You must also submit additional candidate materials online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19180
    The additional candidate materials include a cover letter, CV, Research Statement, Teaching Statement, and the contact information for at least three references.

    Applications received by December 31, 2021 will receive full consideration. However, applications are reviewed until all the positions are filled. Contact address for inquiries: cs-faculty­[email protected].

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: cs-faculty­[email protected]

    More information: https://njit.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3343?c=njit

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    5ire.org
    Job Posting Job Posting

    5ireChain is a fifth-generation blockchain that aims to bring a paradigm shift from a for-profit to a for-benefit economy. 5ire's mission is to accelerate the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

    “We’re building 5ireChain to eliminate intermediaries and bring all the impact makers onto a level playing field where they can use the shared language of the UN SDGs. We want businesses to act as a force for good and help move the world from a for-profit paradigm to a for-benefit paradigm, facilitating the transition from the fourth industrial revolution to the fifth industrial revolution and building for-benefit incentive and reward distribution mechanisms.

    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 them into a reality. You’ll be working directly with the existing research and development team.

    Areas of interest:

    Complexity theory, approximation algorithms, algorithmic game theory, mechanism design, computational social choice, crypto-economics, and governance. Consensus protocols, finality gadgets, inter-operability across blockchains, zero-knowledge proofs.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Designing and analyzing incentive mechanisms (rewards, slashings, handling of reports) of decentralized protocols.

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

    What will help you get there:

    Familiarity with the application of formal method techniques. (Provable security, Security proofs … would be a plus.)

    Publications in Consensus engines, system security, applied cryptography, distributed systems, or privacy are highly desirable.

    Experience in multi-agent decision-making mechanisms such as committee elections, referenda, auctions, and general on-chain governance is not required but would be a significant advantage.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact:

    Zakaria Salek

    [email protected]

    More information: https://dotjobs.net/jobs/716f807d-ffdf-4558-996e-21fbd50f6b5d_consensus-distributed-systems-researcher-architect

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    23 October 2021

    Visa Research, Palo Alto, CA
    Job Posting Job Posting
    Visa Research is a team of world-class research scientists. Our mission is to conduct applied research on the most challenging problems in the payment industry and provides technical thought leadership for the company’s future. Visa Research engages with internal and external partners to identify and research critical ideas and issues that may have an impact to the payment’s ecosystem.  Our research agenda focuses on three key areas: Artificial Intelligence, Security, and Future of Payments.

    The Visa Research Advanced Cryptography team is seeking research interns in areas including Post-Quantum Cryptography, Multi-Party Computation and Zero-Knowledge Proofs. As an integral member of the extended Research team, interns will contact world-class research activities with fellow researchers, and work closely with product and technology teams to ensure the successful creation and application of disruptive and innovative security technologies.

    To apply and for further details see https://smrtr.io/6zLhF

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Gaven Watson ([email protected])

    More information: https://smrtr.io/6zLhF

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    Zoom Video Communications
    Job Posting Job Posting

    Zoom Security Engineering is hiring a Cryptography Intern for Summer 2022 to join the End-To-End-Encryption (E2EE) team. Come have a tangible impact on the security of a product used by millions of people, and help us design and deploy new cryptographic features across all of Zoom’s products!

    In particular, we are developing and deploying new cryptographic protocols for privacy preserving and auditable data structures (such as transparency trees), e2ee communications and identity assertions.

    Candidates should have a love for cryptography and security, an interest in bridging the gap between the academic literature and industry requirements/constraints, and an appreciation for simple and elegant solutions.

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Survey the academic literature for existing solutions to a problem, recommending the most suitable given Zoom’s constraints
    • Develop new solutions to the problems above that are tailored to Zoom’s needs, analyze their security and submit academic papers to crypto/security conferences
    • Write architecture and design documents describing the problem, solution and security tradeoffs. These will both be shared internally to guide the implementation, and externally for transparency and community feedback. See https://github.com/zoom/zoom-e2e-whitepaper/ for an example
    • Occasionally review implementations for security vulnerabilities and compliance with the specifications above

    Job requirements:

    • Pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or related field, with a focus on Cryptography
    • Experience with threat modelling, formalizing new cryptographic primitives/protocols, and formally proving/analyzing their security
    • Ability to clearly and concisely communicate ideas about complex systems, both in written and spoken word
    • (Preferred) Some experience writing Go and/or C++, with awareness of secure coding practices
    Apply online: https://zoom.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Zoom/job/Remote--NY---New-York-City/XMLNAME-2022-Summer-Cryptography--INTERN-_R6582

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Antonio Marcedone

    More information: https://zoom.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Zoom/job/Remote--NY---New-York-City/XMLNAME-2022-Summer-Cryptography--INTERN-_R6582

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    University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
    Job Posting Job Posting
    As a research engineer in the Cyber Security chair 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 day 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/Simulink, Python is desired.
    Deadline: 30 October 2021
    Apply onlinehttps://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/cryptography-engineer-m-w-d/634aea27-37d2-4f1f-ab25-2d3c0a622fc0

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Katerina Mitrokotsa

    More information: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/cryptography-engineer-m-w-d/634aea27-37d2-4f1f-ab25-2d3c0a622fc0

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    University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
    Job Posting Job Posting
    We are looking for a bright and motivated PhD student to work in the topics of information security and cryptography The student is expected to work on topics that include security and privacy issues for resource-constrained devices (e.g., sensors) that rely on external untrusted servers in order to perform computations. More precisely, the student shall be working on investigating efficient authentication and verifiable delegation of computation mechanisms that provide: i) provable security guarantees, and ii) rigorous privacy guarantees. The overall aim of the PhD position will be to design and evaluate provably secure cryptographic protocols for privacy-preserving authentication and verifiable delegation of computation protocols. The research shall also consider the case where multiple clients outsource jointly computations to untrusted cloud servers. Key Responsibilities: Perform exciting and challenging research in the domain of information security and cryptography. Support and assist in teaching computer security and cryptography courses.

    Your profile
    • The PhD student is expected to have a MSc degree or equivalent, and strong background in cryptography, network security and mathematics.
    • Experience in one or more domains such as cryptography, design of protocols, secure multi-party computation and differential privacy is beneficial.
    Deadline for applications: 30 October 2021
    Apply online: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/phd-position-in-applied-cryptography-and-information-security-m-w-d/09f75f22-649c-48a6-9aa4-659bbd686a84

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Katerina Mitrokotsa

    More information: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/phd-position-in-applied-cryptography-and-information-security-m-w-d/09f75f22-649c-48a6-9aa4-659bbd686a84

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    CryptoLux Group, University of Luxembourg
    Job Posting Job Posting
    University of Luxembourg, Computer Science department and Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) invite applications from Ph.D. holders in the general area of Applied Cryptography. SnT is carrying out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT. CryptoLux/SnT team is currently doing research in cryptography, distributed ledgers and privacy.

    Your role
    The successful candidate will join the CryptoLux research team led by Prof. Alex Biryukov. He or she will contribute to a research project on future directions in cryptography and IT security and is expected to perform the following tasks:

    • Shaping research directions and producing results in one or more of the following topics:
      • Applied Cryptography (symmetric, lightweight, AE, White-box etc.)
      • Financial cryptography, cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies
      • Privacy enhancing technologies (Tor, zero-knowledge, eID, etc)
    • Disseminating results through scientific publications
    • Providing guidance to Ph.D. and M.Sc. students
    Requirements
    • a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field;
    • Competitive research record in applied cryptography or information security (at least one paper in top 10 IT security conferences)
    • Strong mathematical and algorithmic CS background
    • Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English
    The University offers a one year employment contract (extendable based on performance). The University offers highly competitive salaries and is an equal opportunity employer. You will work in an exciting international environment together with more than 300 people working on all aspects of cryptography, IT security from very theoretical to very applied ones.

    Starting date 1-Feb-2022 or later upon agreement. Early submission is encouraged; applications will be processed upon receipt.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Prof. Alex Biryukov

    More information: https://cryptolux.org

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    Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
    Job Posting Job Posting
    The project involves developing a secure USB dongle and standardization of Elliptic Curve Cryptography for Smart Card Platforms. Further details will be provided during the online interview for shortlisted candidates.

    Number of positions: 2

    Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or MSc in Computer Science or MCA from a recognized university or equivalent

    Desired Qualifications:

    • Degree in Computer Science with highly coding proficiency
    • A good knowledge of Cryptography, Security, Embedded Systems, Programming.
    • Preference will be given to candidates having NET/GATE scores and working experience relevant to the project
    How to Apply:
    Candidates should only apply using the application form given in the link (https://iitbhilai.ac.in/index.php?pid=adv_oct21_3) and send it to [email protected].

    Last Date of Application: 31st October 2021

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact:
    Dr. Dhiman Saha
    Assistant Professor
    Department of EECS IIT Bhilai
    Research Group: http://de.ci.phe.red/

    More information: https://iitbhilai.ac.in/index.php?pid=adv_oct21_3

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    KETS Quantum Security
    Job Posting Job Posting
    We’re looking for a Cryptographic subject matter expert to join our newly established Applications team and be responsible for developing algorithms for the development of core crypto primitives. We are looking to develop our expertise in this area and our aspiration is to develop a world-class internal team over the next couple of years so we are interested in applications from people looking for permanent, fixed term and contract positions. Our head office is located in Bristol but we can consider remote working for the right person. We can also sponsor work visas for those who are not currently UK based but are looking to relocate. Reporting to the Chief Applications Officer, the Senior Cryptographic Engineer’s main responsibilities will be: Work with the applications team to design and evaluate modification of existing communications protocols to provide robust security against the threat of quantum computers. Support the team to develop proof of concept implementations that can be evaluated with KETS’ trusted client base. Contribute to the wider cyber security culture within KETS. Design and evaluate modifications to common layer 2/3 communication protocols (e.g. MACsec, MPLS) to incorporate quantum-safe cryptographic primitives. Collaborating with your team to develop prototype implementations of quantum-safe communications protocols. Produce technical design specifications and documentation. Deliver research papers & patents where appropriate. Engage with the wider community (conferences, industry seminars, standards bodies) where appropriate. Supporting the wider team in implementing best practice for secure software development.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: [email protected]

    More information: https://ketsquantum.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/14?target=frame

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    IRMAR (Institute of Research in Maths in Rennes - France)
    Job Posting Job Posting
    The mathematical department IRMAR, part of Rennes 1 University in the west of France, is advertising a 2-year post-doctoral position in the area of computational number theory and algebraic geometry for code-based or isogeny-based post-quantum cryptography.
    See link for further information.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: David Lubicz (DGA) or Jade Nardi (IRMAR)

    More information: http://jnardi.perso.math.cnrs.fr/fichiers/fichierspageweb/postdoc_offer.pdf

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    14 October 2021

    Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy, Bochum, Germany
    Job Posting Job Posting
    The Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy (MPI-SP) is looking for motivated students to apply for a research internship on lattice-based cryptography. In particular, we are looking for students eager to build vector commitments and related primitives from lattices.

    Topic: Lattice-based Vector Commitments

    Requirements:
    • Have working knowledge in constructing and analysing public-key cryptographic primitives
    • Are familiar with mathematical proofs
    • Are fluent in spoken and written English
    Greatly Valued but not Mandatory Attributes:
    • Have basic understanding of lattice-based cryptography
    • Have basic understanding of vector commitments
    • Have experience in prototyping cryptographic primitives
    Funding: The position is funded as part of a project in collaboration with Protocol Labs (https://protocol.ai).

    Start Date: As soon as possible

    Duration: 3 to 6 months

    Application Deadline: December 31, 2021, or when a suitable candidate has been found

    To apply for the position, send an email to Giulio Malavolta (address below) including the following documents:
    • A curriculum vitae
    • A brief cover letter (half page at most), e.g. describing your research interests
    If you have any question, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Giulio Malavolta ([email protected])

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    ENS Lyon
    Job Posting Job Posting

    The ENS Lyon crypto group is opening several post-doc positions. Duration and starting dates are flexible. Salary takes seniority into account.

    Topics of interest:
    Applicants should have expertise in at least one of the following topics:
    • Cryptographic protocols
    • Lattice-based cryptography
    • Lattice algorithms or hardness of lattice problems (quantum/classical)
    • Foundational aspects of cryptography
    • Computing on encrypted data
    • Implementation of cryptographic primitives
    Applicants are expected to have already published in top-tier venues in the relevant areas.

    How to apply:

    Interested applicants should provide a detailed resume and two references. Applications should be sent directly to {benoit.libert,alain.passelegue, damien.stehle}@ens-lyon.fr by Dec. 31, 2021.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Benoît Libert, Alain Passelègue, and Damien Stehlé
    {benoit.libert, alain.passelegue, damien.stehle}@ens-lyon.fr

    More information: https://www.ens-lyon.fr/LIP/AriC/crypto

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    Heliax, Anoma
    Job Posting Job Posting
    Overview Blockchains are not private enough for safe use by citizens, corporations, or dissidents. Heliax is looking for a research cryptographer interested in fully-homomorphic encryption protocols and their application to distributed ledger technology to work with us to design, evaluate, and implement FHE constructions, then put this cryptography into practice in order to realise privacy and scalability capabilities required by the next generation of blockchain networks. This role offers the chance to work closely with a small team on compelling cross-disciplinary problems in theoretical computer science, cryptography, game theory, economics, and systems design, and enjoy a high degree of independence in working conditions and task prioritization. Responsibilities Evaluate and analyze existing FHE protocols for security, expressivity, and performance, monitor the state of the research field for compelling new theoretical advances, and conduct original exploratory research into new constructions Update & alter existing protocols and implementations (such as nuFHE), customize them for specific proof-of-concept and production use-cases Produce technical specifications for designs & instantiations of said protocols and assist with implementation in coordination with team members Qualifications Academic research background in mathematics, computer science, or cryptography Prior experience with fully-homomorphic encryption in a research context Self-motivated & self-organized Bonus Qualifications Experience with (fully) homomorphic encryption libraries (e.g. SEAL, HElib) Prior experience in low-level systems programming, ideally in Rust Prior experience with distributed ledger (blockchain) technology Misc Remote or local (Zürich/Zug, Berlin). When remote, preferred if mostly located within (+/- 7 hours) Central European time zones. North America is fine. Ideally someone who enjoys travel, nature and hiking. Often we find that protocols are best designed not in a meeting room but rather on a trail ????️.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: [email protected]

    More information: https://heliax.dev/

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    12 October 2021

    University of Connecticut, Computer Science and Engineering Dept.
    Job Posting Job Posting
    Several PhD student openings in the domains of cryptography, computer security, privacy, and blockchain-based systems, are available at the University of Connecticut (UConn), CSE dept., led by Prof. Ghada Almashaqbeh. Start date can be as early as Spring 2022 or later for Fall 2022.

    The positions provide a great opportunity for students with interest in interdisciplinary projects that combine knowledge from various fields towards the design of secure systems and protocols. We target real-world timely problems and aim to provide secure and practical solutions backed by rigorous foundations and efficient implementations/thorough performance testing. We are also interested in conceptual projects that contribute in bridging the gap between theory and practice of Cryptography.

    For more information about our current and previous projects please check https://ghadaalmashaqbeh.github.io/research/. For interested students, please send your CV to [email protected] and provide any relevant information about the topics you want to work on and the skills/related background you have.

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Ghada Almashaqbeh

    More information: https://ghadaalmashaqbeh.github.io/

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    Campus George Charpak Provence, Mines Saint Etienne, Gardanne, France
    Job Posting Job Posting
    Job role: One year-Post-doctoral position as a product Security Engineer

    Department:
    R&D – Product Security Location / Working place Meyreuil, France
    SAS Campus George Charpak Provence, Gardanne, France

    Mission:
    Participate in security certifications: hardware and software platforms
    Porting post-quantum cryptographic libraries to Wisekey’s components
    Implement side channel / deep learning attacks in Wisekey’s security lab
    Maintain Wisekey’s attack benches

    Main responsabilities:
    Standardization follow-up on post-quantum algorithms
    Implement an attack bench on component using post-quantum cryptographic libraries
    Keep abreast of new attacks (conferences, fairs, scientific articles)

    Requirements:
    Educational background / diplomas: PhD
    Skills: Cryptography, Safety of embedded systems, Security certifications (CC, EMVCo, FIPS), Development on embedded systems
    Starting date: ASAP
    To apply please send your CV, a cover letter, and contact information of 2 references

    Closing date for applications:

    Contact: Nadia EL Mrabet (EMSE Gardanne), [email protected]
    Jean-Pierre Enguent (VP-R&D Wisekey), [email protected]

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