International Association
for Cryptologic Research

Visa Research is a growing group within Visa. We are located in the Palo Alto. The team itself is highly collaborative, working together not only on projects and research but also known to go hiking and have lunch together. 

Currently, we focus on building research teams in key areas: Data Analytics, Cryptography, and Future of Payment(Blockchain), and Artificial Intelligence. We are looking for outstanding researcher interns as part of the growing team! 

Visa Research’s goal of security is to enable policy-enforced, full lifecycle protection for data at rest, in transit and during computation for all payment-related scenarios. We accomplish this through fundamental and applied research in the areas of security and cryptography.

The internship will focus on developing new and impactful research in the chosen area. You will work closely with our team members to define and solve a state of the art research problem. In most cases, the final deliverable will be a research publication at a top-tier conference. Candidates should be able to demonstrate research proficiency (eg existing publications) and be able to perform research in both a group and self-guided setting.

Specific areas of interest include :

• Post Quantum Cryptography
• Quantum Cryptography
• Secure Multiparty Computation
• Zero Knowledge Proofs
• Blockchain & Consensus Protocols

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected]

More information: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Visa/743999878021251-intern-visa-research-phd-

The Information Security Research Group at University College London offers a full-time PhD position in applied cryptography under the supervision of Dr. Philipp Jovanovic. This 4-year position is fully funded and has a starting date of September/October 2023 or shortly thereafter.

The position provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop cryptographic tools to improve the privacy, scalability, and security of next-generation decentralized systems. Candidates with research interests in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: blockchains and cryptocurrencies, threshold cryptography, multiparty computation, zero-knowledge proofs, consensus, distributed systems, cryptoeconomics. Successful applicants will work in an exciting international environment, conduct cutting-edge research in the above-mentioned fields, and publish and present their results at top venues for research in blockchains, cryptography, and IT security.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Philipp Jovanovic [email protected]

More information: https://www.notion.so/philipp-jovanovic/Fully-funded-PhD-Position-in-Applied-Cryptography-The-WebN-Scholarship-in-Information-Security-536378d8a85c4306b9a6c2b0cdf1eb1b

Applications are invited for a post of Research Associate (RA) to work on the R&D project titled "Construction of permutation polynomials, and computation of generalized differential and boomerang uniformities of some classes of functions over finite fields," sanctioned by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Govt. of India, for a period of three years. The RA will be initially appointed for a period of one year and may be extended for a maximum of three years depending on performance, which will be evaluated at the completion of each year. The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Sartaj Ul Hasan (sartaj.hasan[at]iitjammu.ac.in)

More information: https://www.iitjammu.ac.in/post/advt-IITJMU-RC-RP00141-2023-A-18-research-associate

The research focus of the Implementation Security group at the Faculty of Computer Science is on the security of implementations. A large part of our research is dedicated to hardware security, protection against physical attacks (side-channel analysis and fault-injection attacks), security analysis of real-world systems particularly internet of things, and efficient hardware and software implementation of cryptographic primitives including fully homomorphic encryption schemes. This includes various implementation platforms like ASICs, FPGAs, and micro-processors. The Implementation Security group is looking for excellent B.Sc. and M.Sc. graduates with outstanding grades and degrees in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mathematics. In addition, we are looking for outstanding postdoctoral candidates from these fields.

Initially, we offer three-year fully funded positions for B.Sc. and M.Sc. graduates. The expectation is to work towards a doctorate. Postdoctoral positions are initially offered to two years. Both PhD and Postdoctoral positions are subject to extensions. The salary will be according to the remuneration group E 13 TV-L (full time).

Our offerings:

• Excellent research environment with award-winning scientists, Open team culture,
• Programs designed to support parents,
• Support measures for women in IT security,
• Excellent support for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers,
• Opportunities for academic and professional development,
• Budget for courses, conferences, equipment and international exchange

Please send your complete application documents in one single pdf file to: [email protected]. The required documents are: CV, transcript of records of BSc., transcript of records of MSc. (if applicable).

Closing date for applications:

Contact:

Prof. Amir Moradi

https://informatik.rub.de/impsec/personen/moradi/

More information: https://informatik.rub.de/impsec/

ARC (Australian Research Council) PhD scholarship is available at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia ---Research Area: Computer Network Security ---Scholarship Amount: AU$32,000 per year for 3 years Requirements:   Good research track record and skills.   English: IELTS >= 6.5 TOFEL: Paper-based, >= 570 Electronic or computer based, >= 230 Internet based, >= 90 ,Or meet the enrolment in an Australian University ---For more PhD enrolment information, please check out the link of https://www.unisq.edu.au/handbook/current/sciences/DPHD.html Contact: Professor Yan Li - [email protected]

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Professor Yan Li with email: [email protected]

More information: https://www.unisq.edu.au/handbook/current/sciences/DPHD.html

The Department of Computer Science is looking to establish a new research group in Digital Resilience, through the recruitment to four new posts initially, to support the national agenda in how as a nation we can respond to, or recover readily from, a shock or disruptive process to our digital infrastructure. The Digital Resilience strategy is an opportunity to broaden the department’s work to consider new aspects of the growing dependence on, and protection of, networked digital systems, to include research in technologies and architectures for digital resilience, cyber resilience, learning for disruption resistance and recovery, risk modelling and analysis, online crime and fraud, misinformation and disinformation, forensics, and other related fields. The Professor in Digital Resilience represents an exciting opportunity for a strategic, forward-looking academic leader with international recognition in research and teaching to lead this new Research Group in Digital Resilience. This involves establishing the group, recruiting to and developing the team, and supporting the University to develop this innovative multi-disciplinary agenda.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For further information about this unique and exciting opportunity, please email our recruitment partner Simon Critchley [email protected] or reach out to our Head of Department Prof. Steve Schneider ([email protected]) to find out more.

More information: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=054122-R

Tasks:

• Active research in the area of intrusion detection systems (IDS) for critical infrastructures, secure cyber-physical systems, and artificial intelligence / machine learning for traffic analysis
• Implementation and evaluation of new algorithms and methods
• Cooperation and knowledge transfer with industrial partners
• Publication of scientific results
• Assistance with teaching

Requirements:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related disciplines
• Strong interest in IT security and/or networking and distributed systems
• Knowledge of at least one programming language (C++, Java, etc.) and one scripting language (Perl, Python, etc.) or strong willingness to quickly learn new programming languages
• Linux/Unix skills
• Knowledge of data mining, machine learning, statistics and result visualization concepts is of advantage
• Excellent working knowledge of English; German is of advantage
• Excellent communication skills

For more information about the vacant position please contact Prof. A. Panchenko (E-Mail: [email protected]).

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity. The BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg strives for a balanced gender relation in all employee groups. Applicants with disabilities will be given preferential treatment if they are equally qualified.

Applications containing the following documents:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Transcript of records from your Master studies
• An electronic version of your Master thesis, if possible

should be sent in a single PDF file as soon as possible, but not later than 05.02.2023 at [email protected].

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andriy Panchenko (email: [email protected])

More information: https://www.informatik.tu-cottbus.de/~andriy/

Tasks:

• Independent lead of a group of 3 PhD students
• Active research in the area of intrusion detection systems (IDS) for critical infrastructures, secure cyber-physical systems, and artificial intelligence / machine learning for traffic analysis, honeypots, privacy enhancing techniques
• Scientific coordination of project work
• Implementation and evaluation of new algorithms and methods
• Cooperation and knowledge transfer with industrial partners
• Publication of scientific results

Requirements:

• Excellent PhD degree related to IT Security
• Publications in renowned peer-reviewed international conferences/journals
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math or related disciplines
• Knowledge of at least one programming language (C++, Java, etc.) and one scripting language (Perl, Python, etc.) or strong willingness to quickly learn new programming languages
• Excellent working knowledge of English; German is of advantage
• Excellent communication skills

For more information about the vacant position please contact Prof. A. Panchenko (E-Mail: [email protected]).

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity. The BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg strives for a balanced gender relation in all employee groups. Applicants with disabilities will be given preferential treatment if they are equally qualified.

Applications containing the following documents:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications
• Transcript of records from your Master studies and PhD Degree
• An electronic version of your PhD thesis, if possible

should be sent in a single PDF file as soon as possible, but not later than 05.2.2023 at [email protected].

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. A. Panchenko (email: [email protected])

More information: https://www.informatik.tu-cottbus.de/~andriy/

We are looking for bright and motivated PhD students to work in the topics of information security and cryptography.

The students are expected to work on topics that include security and privacy issues in authentication. More precisely, the students will be working on investigating efficient and privacy-preserving authentication that provides: i) provable security guarantees, and ii) rigorous privacy guarantees.

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.

Profile:

• The PhD students are 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.
• Excellent programming skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

The Chair of Cyber Security, https://cybersecurity.unisg.ch/, is a part of the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) at the University of St.Gallen. The chair was established in autumn semester 2020 and is led by Prof. Dr. Katerina Mitrokotsa. Our research interests are centered around information security and applied cryptography, with the larger goal of safeguarding communications and providing strong privacy guarantees. We are currently active in multiple areas including the design of provably secure cryptographic protocols and cryptographic primitives that can be employed for reliable authentication, outsourcing computations in cloud-assisted settings, network security problems as well as secure and privacy-preserving machine learning. As a doctoral student you will be a part of the Doctoral School of Computer Science (DCS), https://dcs.unisg.ch.

Please apply asap.

Closing date for applications:

Contact:
Eriane Breu, [email protected] (Administrative matters)
Prof. Katerina Mitrokotsa, [email protected] (Research related questions)

More information: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/funded-phd-student-in-applied-cryptography-privacy-preserving-biometric-authentication-m-f-d/e7a9e90b-02cd-45d0-ad4f-fc02131eaf86

We are looking for an excellent, motivated, post-doctoral researcher to work in the area of information security and cryptography. The post-doctoral researcher will join Katerina Mitrokotsa's research group (Chair of Cyber Security), working in the area of information and communication security with a focus on authentication protocols, verifiable delegation of computation, and secure multi-party computation. The position is available for one plus one year after a successful review evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

• The post-doctoral fellow is expected to perform exciting and challenging research in the area of information security and cryptography including the design of provably secure cryptographic protocols.
• The post-doctoral fellow shall be involved in the supervision of PhD and master students

Your profile:

• The post-doctoral researcher is expected to have a PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics and a strong background in theoretical computer science and cryptography
• Have an excellent publication record in top venues Competitive research record in cryptography or information security
• Strong mathematical and algorithmic CS background
• Good skills in programming is beneficial
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

The Chair of Cyber Security, is a part of the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) at the University of St. Gallen. The chair was established in autumn semester 2020 and is led by Prof. Dr. Katerina Mitrokotsa. Our research interests are centered around information security and applied cryptography, with the larger goal of safeguarding communications and providing strong privacy guarantees. We are currently active in multiple areas including the design of provably secure cryptographic protocols and cryptographic primitives that can be employed for reliable authentication, outsourcing computations in cloud-assisted settings, network security problems as well as secure and privacy-preserving machine learning.

Please apply asap.

Closing date for applications:

Contact:
Eriane Breu, [email protected] (Administrative matters)
Prof. Katerina Mitrokotsa, [email protected] (Research related questions)

More information: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/postdoc-fellow-in-cryptography-information-security-m-w-d/c35410fb-40bb-41f2-b298-8be150d8f9b6

Quantstamp, the leader in Web3 security, is looking for an applied cryptographer. We are looking for professionals that are able to understand existing cryptographic protocols, as well as adapt them to specific requirements.

Technical Skills

• Our ideal candidate knows at least one zk-SNARK/zk-STARK proof system, or has a strong enough technical background to understand one (and this should have some direct connection to cryptography).
• Ability to code and develop software. You should have experience with at least one major language, like Python, Java, or C; the exact language is not too important.
• You should be familiar with versioning software (specifically, GitHub), testing, and a familiarity with algorithms and data structures. 
• Ability to read and interpret academic papers
• Ability to communicate ideas

Why Quantstamp?

• Compensation package and perks on par with Big Tech
• Remote-first company (work from anywhere in the world)
• Quarterly retreats in exotic locations

Curious about us?
Check us out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxqAlOJ7V3o

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Leonardo Passos, Hiring Manager

More information: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/quantstamp/6ae4fc70-98bb-42e1-9f24-c40e7af441cc

Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position to conduct research into the design and implementation of practical, robust and physically secure post-quantum cryptographic architectures. This research is part of the EPSRC Quantum Communications Hub project. Applicants must have at least a 2:1 Honours Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or closely related discipline and a PhD, or expect, within 6 months, to obtain a PhD, in a relevant subject. Applicants should have at least 3 years relevant research experience in one or more of the following: embedded systems design; FPGA or ASIC hardware design; expertise in post-quantum cryptography. Evidence of a strong publication record commensurate with career stage and experience is also essential.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Ciara Rafferty

More information: https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJobVacancies/ResearchJobs/

Michael Backes (https://cispa.de/en/people/backes) and Yang Zhang (https://yangzhangalmo.github.io/) at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security (https://cispa.de/en) are looking for multiple fully-funded Ph.D. students and Post-Docs working on

• Trustworthy machine learning
• Online misinformation

CISPA is one of the world-leading research institutes concentrating on information security and privacy. It is constantly ranked top-1 in the field worldwide, see, e.g., CSrankings.org:  (http://csrankings.org/#/index?sec&world). Located in Saarbruecken, Germany, CISPA is the newest member of the Helmholtz Association (https://www.helmholtz.de/en/), the largest scientific organization in Germany fully committed to scientific excellence and to tackling the grand research challenges in their respective fields. The working language of CISPA is English and knowledge of German is not required.

Requirements:

• A bachelor/master degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or Mathematics
• Excellent English (knowledge of German is not required)
• Excellent programming skills
• Good knowledge about machine learning/data mining

What we offer:

• Full-time working contract (12-month E13-level salary, ~2,500 euros per month)
• Excellent research environment
• Strong supervision
• World-class collaborations

To apply, please send your CV to Yang Zhang ([email protected])

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Yang Zhang

The Complex Cyber Infrastructure (CCI) group of the University of Amsterdam is looking for an ambitious researcher in the broad area of security and privacy, to further strengthen our research and education in this field. Depending on qualifications and experience, the new colleague will be employed either as Assistant Professor or as Associate Professor.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Zoltan Mann (z.a.mann at uva.nl)

More information: https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-in-Security-and-Privacy/761330802/

The University of Innsbruck, located in the heart of the alps, has a tenure track opportunity in the field of cryptography.

The Department of Computer Science is looking for an ambitious researcher to build a bridge between the interdisciplinary approach taken by its Security & Privacy Lab and theoretical research groups, like Computational Logic and Theoretical Computer Science. Research activities would focus on producing evidence on the security or privacy of cryptographic systems covering theory and/or implementation. The individual should be comfortable teaching multiple approaches to cryptography. The ideal candidate would build a research group on cryptography in the course of the tenure process, the details of which are negotiated in the first year of employment as routinely done in the Austrian academic system.

Tyrol, Austria is one of the most livable places in Europe with world-class healthcare, excellent social security, and free education from kindergarden to university.

Applications are due on 7 March 2023. Follow the link above for more details.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Rainer Böhme -- rainer.boehme at uibk.ac.at

More information: https://informationsecurity.uibk.ac.at/pdfs/vacancy_cryptography_2023.pdf

We are looking for a German-speaking

Head of Cryptology Unit (m/f/d)

in the middle of Germany starting at the earliest possible date.

The most important resource for the Cyberagentur are satisfied, motivated and hard-working employees. Our goal is to offer an inspiring and creative environment in a great team. Our mission is to identify tomorrow’s topics in cyber security and related key technologies. We fund and supervise exciting and outstanding research projects. By doing so, we support Germany’s future technological leadership as well as the nation’s digital sovereignty.

Modern cryptographic methods are essential building blocks of the cyber security for tomorrow and beyond. At the Cyberagentur, you will work on current topics such as encrypted computing, zero trust and holistic authentication. With your team, you will accompany attractive calls for tenders in the field of cryptology research, be an essential part of the evaluation of research projects, and accompany commissioned research projects from initiation to completion, thus ensuring the quality and usability of the results. Internally, you will contribute to our knowledge management in this domain. Furthermore, you will take appropriate measures to ensure that Germany remains an attractive location for research in cryptology.

Have we aroused your interest? Then apply now!

You can find the exact details of the position in German on our career page.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Matthias Strauß

Head of HR

More information: https://app.connectoor.de/jobview?jobid=62d93ff0ddb2330e1d8b456e

We are looking for a German-speaking

Research Officer Cryptology (m/f/d)

in the middle of Germany starting at the earliest possible date.

The most important resource for the Cyberagentur are satisfied, motivated and hard-working employees. Our goal is to offer an inspiring and creative environment in a great team. Our mission is to identify tomorrow’s topics in cyber security and related key technologies. We fund and supervise exciting and outstanding research projects. By doing so, we support Germany’s future technological leadership as well as the nation’s digital sovereignty.

Modern cryptographic methods are essential building blocks of the cyber security for tomorrow and beyond. At the Cyberagentur, you will work on current topics such as encrypted computing, zero trust and holistic authentication. With your team, you will accompany attractive calls for tenders in the field of cryptology research, be an essential part of the evaluation of research projects, and accompany commissioned research projects from initiation to completion, thus ensuring the quality and usability of the results. Internally, you will contribute to our knowledge management in this domain. Furthermore, you will take appropriate measures to ensure that Germany remains an attractive location for research in cryptology.

Have we aroused your interest? Then apply now!

You can find the details of the position in German on our career page.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Matthias Strauß

Head of HR

More information: https://app.connectoor.de/jobview?jobid=62d506deddb233fc338b4579

Assistant Professor- Cyber Security Job Description The School of Informatics Computing and Cyber Systems at Northern Arizona University seeks a Tenure Track faculty member in the discipline of Cyber Security, with specialization in cryptography, blockchains, or related software-based cybersecurity areas. This faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity and related computer science topics along with special topics in their area of research expertise, will mentor MS and PhD students, and should demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) through their research and scholastic activities. This faculty member will have the opportunity to closely collaborate within SICCS with world-class researchers studying informatics, data science, ecology, health, cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, remote sensing, power systems, networks, and sensors, among other topics. SICCS and NAU have robust hardware- and software-based cybersecurity research programs, providing substantial collaborative opportunities. The State of Arizona is a world-class hub for the software industry, with many opportunities for industry engagement in the region. Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications include an earned doctoral (Ph.D. or Sc.D.) degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a closely related area before the appointment. Salary Commensurate with experience. Submission Deadline This vacancy will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin on January 19, 2023. Equal Employment Opportunity Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. For more information, and to apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/3778561

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Human Resources

More information: https://apptrkr.com/3778561

Are you excited about fundamental questions in quantum information science? Would you like to join the world-leading group of researchers at QuSoft in Amsterdam? We have various open positions for fully funded PhD and PostDoc candidates in the groups of:

• Stacey Jeffery (quantum computing and theoretical computer science);
• Ludovico Lami (quantum resources and entanglement theory);
• John van de Wetering (quantum circuit compilation);
• Christian Schaffner (key management in quantum networks, quantum-safe cryptography)

Applications received by 15 January 2023 will receive full consideration. For full details on the positions and how to apply, see

• https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/QuSoft-PhD/761215402/
• https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/PhD-in-Quantum-Safe-Cryptography/748964602/
• https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/QuSoft-PostDoc/761748202/

PhD: your salary will range between €2,541 in the first year to €3,247 gross per month in the last year of employment. A Master’s degree is required. PostDoc: your salary will range between € 2,960 and € 4,670 gross per month, depending on relevant experience.

In either case, these figures are based on a full working week of 38 hours. They do not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8,3% year-end allowance the UvA offers. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Christian Schaffner

More information: https://qusoft.org/qusoft-vacancies/

Visa Research is a growing group within Visa. We are located in the Palo Alto. The team itself is highly collaborative, working together not only on projects and research but also known to go hiking and have lunch together. 

Currently, we focus on building research teams in key areas: Data Analytics, Cryptography, and Future of Payment(Blockchain), and Artificial Intelligence. We are looking for outstanding researcher interns as part of the growing team! 

Visa Research’s goal of security is to enable policy-enforced, full lifecycle protection for data at rest, in transit and during computation for all payment-related scenarios. We accomplish this through fundamental and applied research in the areas of security and cryptography.

The internship will focus on developing new and impactful research in the chosen area. You will work closely with our team members to define and solve a state of the art research problem. In most cases, the final deliverable will be a research publication at a top-tier conference. Candidates should have a strong publication record and be able to perform research in both a group and self-guided setting.

Specific areas of interest include but not limited to:

• Secure Multiparty Computation
• Post Quantum Cryptography
• Quantum Cryptography
• Zero Knowledge Proofs
• Blockchain & Consenous Protocols

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Peter Rindal [email protected]

More information: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Visa/743999874588501-intern-visa-research-phd-