International Association
for Cryptologic Research

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology at the University of Houston–Downtown (UHD) invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions in Computer Science. Depending on the applicant's qualifications, the position can be at Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are looking for outstanding candidates with expertise in area of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning or Cybersecurity. The appointment will start in January 2023. Candidates will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish an externally funded research program and provide service and leadership to the campus and the scientific community. UHD values diversity, equity and inclusion and is committed to hiring faculty who share these values. To be considered, candidates must describe their experience and future plans to promote equity and inclusion in teaching, mentoring and research. Financial and in-kind resources will be made available to faculty who promote equity and inclusion at UHD, and their work will be recognized as important university service during the faculty promotion process.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected]

More information: https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex3_uhdf/jobdetail.ftl?job=FAC002415&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

Located at the heart of the future Green City of Benguerir, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a higher education institution with an international standard, is established to serve Morocco and the African continent. Its vision is honed around research and innovation at the service of education and development. This unique nascent university, with its state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, has woven a sound academic and research network, and its recruitment process is seeking high quality academics and professionals in order to boost its quality-oriented research environment in the metropolitan area of Marrakech.

The School of Computer and Communication Sciences at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir, Morocco is currently looking for motivated and talented Postdoctoral researchers in the area of Pos-Quantum Cryptography. The successful candidates will primarily be working on the following topics (but not limited to):

• Quantum primitives such as PKE, KEM, KEX, and Digital Signatures
• Post quantum Zero Knowledge Proofs
• Design and implementation of hybrid solutions
• Attack on existing proposals

The ideal candidates should have a PhD degree in cryptography (or related field) from a leading university, and a proven record of publications in top cryptography/security/TCS venues.

We offer competitive salary (the net salary per month is 2000 USD), a budget for conference travel and research visit, and membership in a young and vibrant team with several international contacts (for more see: https://www.um6p.ma/en).

Submit your application via email including

• full CV,
• sample publications,
• a detailed research proposal,
• and 2-3 reference letters sent directly by the referees.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Assoc. Prof. Mustapha Hedabou ([email protected]) https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=1339&company=ump

The Cryptography Group at the Hebrew University’s School of Computer Science and Engineering invites applications for post-doc positions. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit www.gilsegev.net and www.cs.huji.ac.il/~ilank for an overview of the group’s recent activity. To apply please provide us with your CV and research statement.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected]

Two postdoc positions available at Monash Blockchain Technology Centre (MBTC), Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. The salary is $92,792 -- $120,093 per year (Australian dollars) plus 17% Superannuation. More can be found at https://www.jiangshanyu.com/doc/postdoc.html Interested candidates, please feel free to contact me directly via E-mail ([email protected]).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Jiangshan Yu

More information: https://www.jiangshanyu.com/doc/postdoc.html

At NISEC (https://research.tuni.fi/nisec/) we are looking for several Doctoral Researchers in the field of applied cryptography, hardware security, provable security and privacy.

The selected candidates will primarily be working on the following topics (but not limited to):

• Differential Privacy;
• Functional Encryption;
• Privacy-Preserving Analytics;
• Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning;
• Efficient operations on encrypted data;
• Processing of encrypted data in outsourced and untrusted environments;
• Side Channel Analysis (SCA);
• Machine Learning based SCA;
• Embedded systems security (e.g. ARM and RISC-V based SoCs);
TEE security and development (e.g. TrustZone, Trusted Applications, etc.).

Application deadline: 1 August 2022.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Antonis Michalas (antonios.michalas AT tuni.fi) and Alejandro Cabrera Aldaya alejandro.cabreraaldaya AT tuni.fi

More information: https://bit.ly/3MAe26J

At NISEC (https://research.tuni.fi/nisec/) we are looking for several PostDoctoral Researchers in the field of applied cryptography, provable security and privacy.

The selected candidates will primarily be working on the following topics (but not limited to):

• Differential Privacy;
• Functional Encryption;
• Privacy-Preserving Analytics;
• Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning;
• Efficient operations on encrypted data;
• Processing of encrypted data in outsourced and untrusted environments.

Application deadline: 1 August 2022.

Closing date for applications:

Contact:

Antonis Michalas (https://www.amichalas.com)

More information: https://bit.ly/3NDPHhN

Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a publicly funded research institute, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is home to a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers from across the globe, transforming problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that help move society ahead.

Cryptography Research Centre

In our connected digital world, secure and reliable cryptography is the foundation of digital information security and data integrity. We address the world’s most pressing cryptographic questions. Our work covers post-quantum cryptography, lightweight cryptography, cloud encryption schemes, secure protocols, quantum cryptographic technologies and cryptanalysis.

Position: Cryptography / Cybersecurity Engineer

Analyze project requirements and provide technical and functional recommendations

Implement cryptographic libraries and security frameworks

Design and implement building blocks for cloud computing and machine learning applications

Skills required for the job

Knowledge on cryptography and cybersecurity

2+ years of work experience. (Senior Position also available for 5+ years experience)

Excellent with C, C++, Python, (JAVA and Rust will be valuable as well)

Solid engineering practices and processes, such as development and testing methodology and documentation (experience with tools Git, JIRA, SonarQube is valuable)

Excellent with multi-tasking

Knowledge in some of the following topics will be valuable: Edge / Cloud computing - Machine learning - Identity Management - Secure protocols

Quick learner, geared towards implementation. Eager to develop new skills and willing to take ownership of projects

Qualifications

MSc or PhD degree in Cryptography, Applied Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Mathematics or Computer Science

Closing date for applications:

Contact:

Mehdi Messaoudi - Talent Acquisition Manager
Email: [email protected]

More information: https://www.tii.ae/cryptography

The Cryptanalysis Taskforce at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore led by Prof. Jian Guo is seeking for candidates to fill several post-doctoral research fellow positions on symmetric-key cryptography. Topics include but are not limited to the following sub-areas:

• tool aided cryptanalysis, such as MILP, CP, STP, and SAT
• machine learning aided cryptanalysis and designs
• privacy-preserving friendly symmetric-key designs
• quantum cryptanalysis
• provable security
• cryptanalysis against SHA-2, SHA-3, and AES
• threshold cryptography

Established in 2014, the Cryptanalysis Taskforce is a group comprising of about ten PostDoc and PhD student members currently dedicated for research in symmetric-key cryptography. Since establishment, the team has been active in both publications in and services for IACR. It has done quite some cryptanalysis work on various important targets such as SHA-3 and AES, and is expanding its interests to the areas mentioned above, with strong funding support from the university, industry partners, and government agencies in Singapore. We offer globally competitive salary package with extremely low tax (around 5%), as well as excellent environment dedicating for top-venues publication orientated research in Singapore. The contract will be initially for one year, and has the possibility to be extended. Candidates are expected to have proven record of publications in IACR conferences (Asiacrypt, Crypto, Eurocrypt). Interested candidates are to send their CV and 2 reference letters to Jian Guo. Review of applicants will start immediately until the positions are filled. More information about the Cryptanalysis Taskforce research group can be found via https://team.crypto.sg

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Jian Guo, [email protected], with subject [IACR-CATF]

More information: https://team.crypto.sg

University of Primorska (UP FAMNIT) is offering one fully-funded PhD scholarship at the Center of Cryptography under the supervision of Prof. Enes Pasalic, PhD. Research topics include Boolean functions with high nonlinearity (bent functions, AB functions, planar functions,…), linear codes, and cryptanalysis (classical and quantum).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected] and [email protected]

More information: https://kripto.famnit.upr.si/post/yr2022/

The Ruhr area, one of Europe‘s largest metropolitan regions, is home of the University Alliance Ruhr (UAR) with 120,000 students and 14,000 researchers. In 2021, the UAR established the Research Center Trustworthy Data Science and Security (RC Trust) to enable research that connects psychology, computer science, statistics and cyber security at the intersection of technology, humans and society. The Research Center is seeking to fill the following position at the Faculty of Computer Science, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany: Associate or Full Professorship for Fairness and Transparency (Open Rank). We welcome applicants with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research. Candidates should have an excellent track record in at least one of the following areas:

• Trustworthy Machine Learning for Privacy & Security
• FAccT (Fairness, Accountability, Transparency)
• Technology Policy, Privacy Law & Data Science
• Ethics & AI
• Human-AI Collaborative Decision Making.

The professorship will be associated with the Cluster of Excellence „CASA: Cyber Security in the Age of Large-Scale Adversaries“. In addition, we encourage collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy. Appointments will be made for full professorship, or as assistant/associate professorship with tenure track to full professorship. Salaries and working conditions are internationally competitive and come with a status as civil servant. Full professorships are chair positions with phd/postdoc positions, a secretary and start up package (all negotiable). The official job add can be found here: https://www.academics.de/jobs/professorship-open-rank-w3-or-w2-tenure-track-to-w3-for-fairness-and-transparency-research-alliance-ruhr-the-research-center-trustworthy-data-science-and-security-rc-trust-bochum-1061412 . Applications are requested by July 29, 2022 to: [email protected]. Questions will be answered by Prof. Christof Paar. https://www.informatik.rub.de/en http://www.rc-trust.ai/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Christof Paar

More information: https://www.informatik.rub.de/en

The Ruhr area, one of Europe‘s largest metropolitan regions, is home of the University Alliance Ruhr (UAR) with a community of 120,000 students and 14,000 researchers. In 2021, the UAR established the Research Center Trustworthy Data Science and Security (RC Trust) to enable research that connects psychology, computer science, statistics and cyber security at the intersection of technology, humans and society. The Research Center is seeking to fill the following position at the Faculty of Computer Science, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany: Associate or Full Professorship for Computing and Society (Open Rank). We welcome applicants with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research. Candidates should have an excellent track record in at least one of the following areas:

• Computational Social Science
• Social Computing and Computing Mediated Collaborative Work
• Economics & Incentives in Computing and Privacy
• Usable Security.

The professorship will be associated with the Faculty of Computer Science and the Cluster of Excellence „CASA: Cyber Security in the Age of Large-Scale Adversaries“. In addition, we encourage collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy. Appointments will be made for full professorship, or assistant/associate professorship with tenure track to full professorship. Salaries and working conditions are internationally very competitive and come with a status as civil servant. Full professorships are chair positions with phd/postdoc positions, a secretary and start up package (all negotiable). The official job add can be found here: https://www.academics.de/jobs/professorship-open-rank-w3-or-w2-tenure-track-to-w3-for-computing-and-society-research-alliance-ruhr-the-research-center-trustworthy-data-science-and-security-rc-trust-bochum-1061414 . Applications are requested by July 29, 2022 to: [email protected]. Questions will be answered by Prof. Christof Paar. https://www.informatik.rub.de/en http://www.rc-trust.ai/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Christof Paar

More information: https://www.informatik.rub.de/en

This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Cyber Security and Privacy on the EPSRC-funded project ‘CAP-TEE: Capability Architectures in Trusted Execution’.

In this project, we use capability architectures (as e.g. developed by the CHERI project) to protect TEEs against such state-of-the-art attacks. We address a wide range of threats from software vulnerabilities such as buffer overflows to sophisticated hardware attacks like fault injection. CAP-TEE will provide a strong, open-source basis for the future generation of more secure TEEs.

You'll be working on state-of-the-art hardware prototypes like the ARM Morello board.

We're looking for a candidate with a PhD or equivalent industry experience e.g. in cyber security, computer science, or electrical engineering. You should have strong experience in writing system level or low-level code in programming languages such as C, C++, or Rust. Experience in a relevant area such as embedded systems, automotive security, binary analysis, or fuzzing would be a strong asset.

For informal enquiries, contact Prof David Oswald ([email protected]). To apply online until 30 June 2022, use the following URL:
https://bham.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2200011F&tz=GMT%2B01%3A00&tzname=Europe%2FLondon

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof David Oswald
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @sublevado

More information: https://bham.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2200011F&tz=GMT%2B01%3A00&tzname=Europe%2FLondon

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with proven skills in security and privacy-preserving machine learning to work on a research project funded by FNR (Luxembourg) and ANR (France). The ongoing deployment of new communication technologies related to 5G opens new doors to the implementation of cooperative, connected and automated mobility applications. However, more time is needed before all these technologies are fully deployed and with a satisfactory level of security and privacy. This is even more critical in cross-border areas such as between Luxembourg and France, where a large number of attacks (e.g., related to roaming) may arise. In this context, the main mission of the candidate will be to design and evaluate machine learning based attack detection solutions based on network traffic data generated by a vehicular network (V2X).

The position is initially for one year and can be extended to more years, with a possibility to become a permanent one. More information is here: https://app.skeeled.com/offer/626f93074cdf6edb5e80e400?utm_id=60fed4c509c80d16d1bbe536&utm_medium=OFFERS_PORTAL&language=en&show_description=true

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Qiang Tang ([email protected])

Job Description

The interdisciplinary research group SECUSO (Security - Usability - Society) is offering a research associate position. The research group is active in various areas of Human Factors in Security & Privacy. Awareness and training measures as well as usable tools and interfaces are designed, developed, and evaluated. To this end, various – primarily empirical – methods are used as part of the “Human Centered Security & Privacy by Design” approach. Current topics include cookie banners, authentication on AR/VR glasses, verifiable online voting systems, notification studies, security UI patterns, and explainability of security solutions and guarantees.

You will conduct research in the field of Human Factors in Security & Privacy. This includes, for example, the conducting interviews, focus groups, online/laboratory or field studies. The results of your research will then be published and presented at international conferences. In addition to research work, you will also be involved in teaching activities and scientific administration, which also includes the organization of events.

Personal Qualification

You have a degree (Master/Diploma (University)) in computer science, business informatics, media informatics, industrial engineering, mathematics, communication sciences, psychology, or related areas. You have attended lectures on security or usability and you are interested in the research area Human Factors in Security & Privacy and have already gained experience in interdisciplinary work. Furthermore, you convince with a high level of self-motivation and the ability to work in a team. Programming experience in the context of creating mockups and experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative studies is an advantage. Very good written and spoken German and English skills complete your profile.

Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer, phone: 0721 608-45045

More information: https://www.pse.kit.edu/english/karriere/joboffer.php?id=145583

Area of Specialization: Theory of Cryptography, Theory and Practice of Cybersecurity, Theoretical Computer Science, Theory of Algorithms, Theory of Computational Complexity, Programming Theory, Software Verification Theory, Blockchain Technology, Network Security, etc.
Job Description: Research and education at Department of Mathematical and Computing Science. Assigned tasks on management of the department.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Keisuke Tanaka, Professor, Associate Chair of Department of Mathematical and Computing Science, School of Computing (Email: [email protected])

More information: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=3&dt=1&id=D122060173&ln_jor=1

Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a publicly funded research institute, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is home to a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers from across the globe, transforming problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that help move society ahead.

Cryptography Research Center

In our connected digital world, secure and reliable cryptography is the foundation of digital information security and data integrity. We address the world’s most pressing cryptographic questions. Our work covers post-quantum cryptography, lightweight cryptography, cloud encryption schemes, secure protocols, quantum cryptographic technologies and cryptanalysis.

Position: Post Quantum Cryptography Expert

Study and design post quantum primitives such as PKE, KEM, KEX, and Digital Signatures

Conduct research, with particular focus on how to improve or attack existing proposals

Design new and/or more efficient post quantum Zero Knowledge Proofs

Collaboration and possible participation in NIST proposals

Design and implementation of hybrid (post quantum – classical) solutions

We welcome candidates specializing in lattices and codes. Exceptional candidates with expertise in other areas of PQC are also encouraged

Collaborate with skillful software, hardware, and telecommunication engineers

Attend personalized in-house trainings with top cryptographers and international conferences and workshops

Skills required for the job

A strong publication record in post quantum cryptography

Extensive knowledge on post quantum cryptography

Extensive experience in secure software development

Extensive experience developing in C, C++, or RUST

Willingness to continue learning and push the limits of knowledge

Qualifications

PhD degree in Cryptography, Applied Cryptography, Information Theory and Mathematics, Computer Science or any relevant Engineering degree

Closing date for applications:

Contact:
Mehdi Messaoudi - Talent Acquisition Manager
[email protected]

The School of Electrical & Data Engineering is recruiting for two Postdoctoral Research Associates or Postdoctoral Research Fellows to join a multi-disciplinary collaborative research team comprising industry (Bosch) and UTS academics, postdocs and PhD students working on Privacy Preserving Technologies. The position will be based at the centrally located UTS Campus in Ultimo and will report directly to the Director RF Communications Technologies Lab, Associate Professor Justin Lipman

The School of Electrical & Data Engineering is deeply engaged in research of national and international standing in many areas. Key areas include: wireless communications and networking, Internet of Things (IoT), applied electro-magnetics and antennas, electrical systems and power electronics, image processing, computer vision, machine learning, cybersecurity, big data analytics and big data systems, and RF IC design. Our School hosts three IEEE Fellows and 3 ARC DECRA grant holders and we conduct research funded by government agencies and national and international industry partners.

About the role
Conduct research in:
1) Computing on encrypted data technologies in the context of privacy-preserving Federated Learning in particular secure multi-party computation and homomorphic encryption
2) Design and development of trustworthy digital cleanrooms/marketplaces using privacy-preserving computing technologies

About you
• Computer Science or Engineering PhD in cryptographic communication protocols or secure multi-party computation or federated learning.
• Thorough knowledge of the mathematical and statistical foundations of cryptographic systems.
• Proficient in one or more of the following: Rust, Go, C++, C, Python, Java.
• Demonstrated record of research in cryptographic communication protocols or secure multi-party computation.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: A/Prof Justin Lipman
email: [email protected]

More information: https://www.seek.com.au/job/57060632

A candidate will work in the area of post-quantum cryptography. A candidate will conduct research on post-quantum cryptography in term of design and analysis; the emphasis is on quantum analysis. The work requires to carry out some simulations. Applicants are expected to have a PhD degree in Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science and a strong background in quantum algorithm, algebra, linear algebra or algebraic number theory. Preferred candidates are expected to be proficient in Magma software or SAGEMATH software or knowledge on quantum software (eg. Qiskit, etc), a team worker and able to conduct independent research. Interested candidates will kindly include their full CV and transcripts in their applications and send to Dr Chik How Tan, [email protected]. Only shortlisted applications will be notified.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr Chik How Tan, [email protected]

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 working on cutting edge tech, including zkSNARKS, proof systems and zkVMs, to fundamentally change the way of building decentralized and scalable Web3 applications. We are looking for a Lead Zero-Knowledge Cryptographer for our cryptographic team distributed across the globe. Amongst other projects, the team is dedicated to the design of our Layer-2 scaling solution based on STARK-proven virtual machines. You will help our team grow, conduct research and lay out SNARK-based cryptographic protocols, working on related cutting-edge technologies such as zkVMs.

Requirements

You should be aware of state of the art proving systems such as Plonk and STARKs, and have a solid background in computational models and blockchain technologies. Additional requirements are represented by:

• 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, and PETs;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• The ability to work in a team setting as well as autonomously

Experience in reading code (e.g. C++, Rust) though not mandatory, it is welcomed.

We offer:

• Competitive salary, yearly bonus, and stock options
• Flexible working hours, fully remote if preferred
• The opportunity to work with talented minds on innovative, high-quality open source solutions.

If you want to get more knowledge about our technology, read our Whitepapers at the website: https://www.horizen.io/research/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Raffaella Lixi [email protected]

More information: https://horizenlabs.io/careers/job/?gh_jid=4536288004