International Association
for Cryptologic Research

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 through the job link.

Closing date for applications:

Contact:
Eriane Breu (Administrative matters)
Prof. Katerina Mitrokotsa (Research related questions)

More information: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/postdoc-fellow-in-cryptography-information-security-m-f-d-m-w-d/831c6e8a-e191-48ec-92d5-320b2822a9ab

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 in authentication. More precisely, the student 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 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.
• 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 through the job link. Applications will be evaluated continuously.

Closing date for applications:

Contact:
Eriane Breu (Administrative matters)
Prof. Katerina Mitrokotsa (Research related questions)

More information: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/funded-phd-student-in-applied-cryptography-privacy-preserving-authentication-m-f-d-m-w-d/6ce1d454-47ca-4710-a9f2-33429243b4ac

The Key Management team at Copper is tasked with developing the core components of Copper’s custodial solution. This entails the constructions of tools and services essential for secure storage and transfer of digital assets. A focal point of the team’s responsibilities includes developing and integrating MPC (Multiparty Computation)-based cryptographic signature algorithms. Additionally, the team is charged with the development of APIs that facilitate the interaction of cryptographic primitives with both client-facing applications and certain internal services within Copper. You will conduct cryptography literature review, select relevant papers, and produce a specification and pseudocode from the paper(s). You will implement cryptography specifications into secure, production-level code. You will integrate cryptography primitives into Copper’s internal MPC framework. You will participate in the design and implementation of Copper’s next generation MPC framework. You will interact with auditors and academia, as well as cryptographers on the client side. You will provide cryptography support for other Copper development teams

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Clara Luna

More information: https://boards.eu.greenhouse.io/copperco/jobs/4248039101

POSITION OVERVIEW Position title: Assistant Professor, Security and Privacy Salary range: The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000 academic year (nine-month basis) for Assistant Professors. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. See salary scales titled (Faculty--Ladder Ranks-- Business/Economics/Engineering) Percent time: Full-time, 100% Anticipated start: July 1, 2024, with the academic year beginning in September 2024. Degree requirements must be met by June 30, 2025 for employment beyond that date.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Ioannis Demertzis or Alvaro Cardenas

More information: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01635

AIT is Austria's s largest research and technology organisation for applied research, located in Vienna.
The cryptography team is conducting research in the domain of public key cryptography, including secure communication, privacy-enhancing technologies, and long-term and post-quantum security. Our research covers the full spectrum from idea creation to the development of prototypes and demonstrators.

The team is seeking to grow, and is therefore looking for a PhD-student in the fields of privacy and security in distributed systems.

Through our AIT-PhD programme with 150 internationals students, conducted in collaboration with renowned universities, applicants will have the opportunity to conduct their PhD thesis in collaboration with our experts and our national and international project partners from industry or other research institutions.

Requirements:

• Applicants are required to hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of cryptography (at least one course specializing on cryptography) is expected
• Special interest in applied research and the solution of practical problems, in particular in the areas of cryptography and information security
• High level of commitment and ability to work in a team
• Good knowledge of a programming language (e.g., C/C++, Rust, Java, Python) and software development is a plus
• Very good written and oral English skills; knowledge of German is not a requirement

AIT values diversity and is committed to equality.

The minimum gross annual salary on a full-time basis (38,5 h / week) according to the collective agreement is EUR 53.578,--. The actual salary will be determined individually, based on your qualifications and experience. In addition, we offer company benefits, flexible working conditions, individual training and career opportunities.

All applications (including cover letter and full CV) need to be submitted using the following link: https://jobs.ait.ac.at/Job/224352

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Stephan Krenn (stephan.krenn[at]ait.ac.at)

More information: https://jobs.ait.ac.at/Job/224352

The School of Cyber Science and Engineering (formerly known as the School of Information Security Engineering) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University was founded in October 2000. It was the first school-level training base for high-level information security professionals in China and was jointly established by the Ministry of Education of China, the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. The undergraduate and postgraduate students of the school mainly come from the top 100 key high schools and 985/double first-class universities in China. The school is ranked among the best cyberspace security nationwide every year. The school has a solid foundation and strength in the field of academic research and technological innovation on cyberspace security. The school is committed to building a world-class academic research center, cultivating the talents of the country and society. The school is in great demand of a number of world renowned professors, outstanding young researchers, full-time research fellows and post-doctors. The school now has a few positions available at the rank of tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professors, tenured Full Professors as well as Research Assistants/Associates and Post-Doctors in theory and practice of cyberspace security.

Applicants should have (a) a doctoral degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Communication, Mathematics or Statistics; (b) an established track record in research and scholarship; (c) expertise in the cryptographic and security research areas; and (d) a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.

The school will provide highly competitive remuneration packages and assist applicants to apply for various national, provincial and ministerial level talent programs such as “Outstanding Youth Talents Program”, Shanghai “Talents Program”,etc. We will also assist on employment of spouses, schooling for children and medical care.

Closing date for applications:

Contact:
Chaoping Xing, emial: xingcp@sjtu.edu.cn; Ni Liang, email: liangni@sjtu.edu.cn

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

How will you contribute? Your specific mission includes, but is not limited to, participating into the following activities along with the project partners:

• To design and develop privacy-preserving federated data management technologies
• To prototype privacy-preserving technologies for cyberthreat intelligence, data analysis or cybersecurity
• To develop open-source software
• To validate the effectiveness of developed technologies You are in charge of disseminating and promoting the research activities that will be carried out, whether through publications, prototype development or technical reports

You’re highly motivated and have proven skills in federated data processing such as applying simple statistics or advanced machine learning tools, to improve the utility of the obtained information. You have already good experience in collaborative cyber threat intelligence systems that use advanced analytics solutions an can offer significant advantages over the local systems by detecting cyberattacks early and promptly responding to them. And last, but not least, you’re a great practitioner of privacy-enhancing techniques such as secure multiparty computation, homomorphic encryption, and anonymization. Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now! As to join us, you:

• Hold a PhD. degree in Computer Science or related disciplines
• Have good programming skills (particularly experience on Python and C++)
• Have good track record on applied cryptography, such as secure multiparty computation and homomorphic encryption. Knowledge on secure aggregation techniques or zero-knowledge proofs is a plus.
• Demonstrate strong interest and experience in anonymization techniques such as differential privacy, Google’s RAPPOR

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Orhan Ermis

More information: https://app.skeeled.com/offer/6554879c69ccf56b0c1432df?utm_id=60fed4c509c80d16d1bbe536&utm_medium=OFFERS_PORTAL&language=en&show_description=true

Salary: GBP 36,024 to 41,732 per annum depending on experience

Fixed Term Contract until 30th September 2025

Closing Date: Monday 15th January

This post will work on challenges around decentralized identity and personal data, and approaches across distributed platforms such as Distributed Ledgers.

The Computer Science Research Centre at the University of Surrey is seeking to recruit a full-time researcher to the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS). The successful candidate will join the DECaDE Next Stage Digital Economy Centre for the Decentralised Digital Economy (http://decade.ac.uk), a multidisciplinary UKRI-funded Centre with the University of Surrey, the University of Edinburgh, and the Digital Catapult.

The Centre is initially focused on three themes: value co-creation in the digital economy, data trusts for identity and data, and the world of work and the gig economy.

Surrey is recognized by the National Cyber Security Centre as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research, and offers a thriving research environment with world leading researchers. We were also recognised as Cyber University of the Year 2023 in the National Cyber Awards. Our research includes security and privacy, verification, cryptography, distributed systems, and networked systems.

The position offers the platform for the research fellow to develop skills to become an independent researcher and to contribute to the DECaDE vision. The successful candidate will work within a team under the direction of Professor Steve Schneider. Significant interaction with project partners is encouraged, and the dissemination strategy may involve national and international travel, with many personal development opportunities.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Contact: Professor Steve Schneider: s.schneider@surrey.ac.uk

More information: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=13775

The Department of Computer Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University of Science and Technology in Ames, Iowa, seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are looking for candidates in all areas of Computer Science who expand our current research strengths, in particular, but not limited to, cybersecurity, classical and post-quantum cryptography. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain a strong Computer Science research program; develop collaborative and interdisciplinary research; publish in top venues; provide outstanding graduate student supervision; teach undergraduate and graduate Computer Science courses; and enhance ISU through professional and institutional service. We are interested in exceptional candidates who can expand our research profile in new areas. We are dedicated to work-life balance through an array of flexible policies. We are responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. Required Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent degree by start date in computer science or a closely related field. Evidence of a strong publication record in top-tier conferences or journals. Preferred Qualifications: Scholarship that complements and expands the Computer Science department current research strengths, in particular, but not limited to, cybersecurity, classical and post-quantum cryptography. Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following documents (as individual PDF files): Resume/Curriculum Vitae Letter of Application/Cover Letter Contact Information for Three Professional References Statement of Research Interests and Statement of Teaching Interests or Philosophy (one document) To apply: All candidates in Cybersecurity, Classical, and Post-quantum Cryptography should apply to this position: https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Assistant-Professor-of-Computer-Science_R11855. This position has a start date of August 16, 2024.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Gianfranco Ciardo

More information: https://www.cs.iastate.edu/open-positions

The Opportunity: The successful candidate will contribute to the formal security specification and design of cryptographic protocols in the Open Finance area. In Open Finance we envision multiple entities, each holding private data, that want to perform joint computation over this data to offer to customers the best possible financial products. The main goal of the project is to investigate what are the security requirements for Open Finance, and then provide a formal security specification (e.g., in the Universal Composable framework) of such a system. The successful candidate will then work on designing a protocol that matches this security definition, and in the final stage of the project, will implement part of the system, focusing on a specific use case. The candidate will be supported by members of the Business School to successfully complete the first phase of the project related to understanding the basic security requirements of an Open Finance system. The majority of the project will be related to the formal design of the system that will be supported by members of the School of Informatics. The project is funded by Input-Output Global. Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or nearing completion) in cryptography or related fields. Evidence of strong research experience as demonstrated through publications at top-tier conferences or high-impact journals is essential. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with strong initiative and commitment to excellence, and an ability to conduct world-class research. For more info, we refer to the application page.

Application deadline 16/01/2024 23:59 GMT

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Michele Ciampi michele.ciampi@ed.ac.uk

More information: https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/9280

We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher in post-quantum cryptography with particular emphasis on multivariate-based cryptography.
As a recent response to the recent NIST call for new post-quantum secure signature schemes, 11 multivariate-based signature schemes were submitted. The goal of the post-doc is to focus on cryptanalysis of these submissions and more specifically on methods from algebraic geometry that can aid in breaking said systems.
Specific Skills Required: The candidate should hold a PhD degree in mathematics and/or computer science, preferably with experience in algebraic geometry and with multivariate cryptography in particular.
The position is for 1 year (with a possible extension of an extra year depending on performance) and can start on any date after 01/01/2024. You can apply for this job until 31/01/2024.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: frederik.vercauteren[at]esat.kuleuven.be

More information: https://www.esat.kuleuven.be/cosic/vacancies/

Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) invites applications for multiple, open rank tenured/tenure-track faculty positions in the field of cybersecurity in the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering; the Kelley School of Business; and the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs These 10‐month appointments would ideally start August 1, 2024, although the start date is negotiable. These positions are located on the campus of Indiana University, Bloomington. This is an opportunity for a leader interested in shaping the future of cybersecurity in key areas of strength at Indiana University. Of course junior faculty applicants are not expected to be PIs but to have a research agenda with clear potential and plans to pursue external funding.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: faculty1@indiana.edu

More information: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/21666

We are looking for two bright and motivated PhD students for two 3-year fully funded PhD positions starting 1 June 2024 (negotiable). The project is financed by the Independent Research Fund Denmark, and it is a collaboration between DTU, the University of Cambridge (UK), the Royal Holloway University of London (UK), and Stony Brook University (USA). It is an excellent opportunity to be involved in advanced research on cyber-security and cyber-deception, with important practical applications.

The two positions are part of the project Loki: Situational aware collaborative bio-inspired cyber-deception. This project, inspired by Norse mythology, with Loki being a shape-shifter god and a master of trickery, aims at redefining and evolving the emerging field of cyber-deception. Here, we attempt to deceive attackers by creating fake vulnerable systems that are aware of their surroundings and are constantly shifting. The project takes inspiration from nature (e.g., from the mimicry phenomenon) to synthesize sophisticated deception.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Emmanouil Vasilomanolakis

More information: https://efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/2909/?utm_medium=jobshare

We are looking for motivated, bright, and hard-working students who wish to pursue a PhD in Cryptography. The main areas of focus are zero-knowledge proofs, oblivious primitives on Trusted Execution Environments (Intel SGX, ARM TrustZone, etc.), and encrypted database query evaluation; other areas of cryptography are also possible. Ideal candidates have prior knowledge of implementing cryptographic primitives and a solid background in theoretical computer science (complexity analysis, reduction proofs, etc.). Experience in programming for TEEs is also a big plus. Interested candidates send an e-mail with your latest CV and a short paragraph on your topics of interest.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Dimitrios Papadopoulos (dipapado at cse.ust.hk)

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher who wants to join the cryptography group in the CSE Section at DTU. The successful candidate will work on the QUID-PRO project in the field of Threshold Post-Quantum Cryptography. The position will start on May 1st 2024 or later and be for two years. The candidate should hold a PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field and have a strong record related to any of the following research topics: threshold cryptography, cryptographic protocols, post-quantum cryptography.

Responsibilities and qualifications

The successful candidate will work alongside the 4 permanent researchers and currently 6 PhD students in the Cryptography Group at DTU. The main task is to explore novel efficient threshold protocols which potentially remain secure against quantum attackers or other long-term attacks. Student (bachelor/master) or PhD co-supervision can be done if desired by the candidate but is not mandatory. There is no teaching requirement, although the candidate may conduct individual lectures if desired.
The ideal candidate has:

• PhD (or equivalent) in computer science or a related field, with a specialization on cryptographic protocols, threshold cryptography or post-quantum cryptography.
• Profound knowledge and experience in either cryptographic protocols such as multiparty computation and threshold protocols, or post-quantum cryptography such as lattice-based cryptography, isogeny-based cryptography or other post-quantum techniques.
• Strong track record with publications at competitive academic conferences or journals
• Very good written and oral English skills
• Software engineering experience is not necessary, but a plus.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The position will start on 1 May 2024 or later and be for two years.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Carsten Baum

More information: https://efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/2888/?utm_medium=jobshare

We are looking for a bright, ambitious, and motivated PhD student to join the cryptography group in the Cybersecurity Engineering Section at DTU Compute in the Copenhagen region of Denmark. The 3-year PhD position will preferably start on June 1st 2024 or thereafter. The goal of the PhD project is to improve the state of threshold post-quantum cryptography. You will join the growing cryptography team at DTU and be able to work with researchers in- and outside of the Copenhagen region and Denmark.

Responsibilities and qualifications

Your main task will be to design new threshold cryptographic algorithms with post-quantum security.
You will investigate distributed alternatives to existing post-quantum algorithms such as Dilithium, Falcon and Picnic, and the long-term security of threshold cryptography, in particular with respect to proactive and post-quantum security. To succeed in this research effort, you will gain familiarity with:

• post-quantum cryptographic primitives such as signatures or OPRFs
• threshold cryptographic techniques such as secret sharing and multiparty computation
• cryptographic foundations of post-quantum cryptography such as lattices, MPC-in-the-head, FHE and similar tools

In addition to the research project, you will conduct a limited amount of small-class teaching during your PhD period.
As formal qualification, you must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.
Furthermore, to ensure a smooth start into the project, it is preferable that you have previous experience with either threshold or post-quantum cryptography.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.
The position is a full-time position and the starting date is 1 June 2024 or according to mutual agreement.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Carsten Baum

More information: https://efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/da/sites/CX_1/job/2872/

ISML has conducted research in a range of areas including artificial intelligence, cyber security and cryptography. We are extending our areas to emerging areas such as quantum computing. Post-doctoral research fellows are welcome from computer science/engineering, electric/electronics, and mathematics/statistics. Applicants with good high-impact journal publication records are encouraged to send their CVs via to Professor Seong Oun Hwang (seongoun.hwang at gmail.com).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Professor Seong Oun Hwang (seongoun.hwang at gmail.com)

More information: https://ai-security.github.io/index_e.htm

Meta is looking for several PhD interns with expertise in Cryptography, more specifically in

• Privacy-Enhancing Technologies Involving De-Identification, Anonymization, and Encryption
• Honest-Majority MPC and Non-Malleable Encryption

Basic coding skills are a requirement which will be assessed during the application process since the internships are categorized as a general software engineering internship (PhD) at Meta.
However, most important is the cryptographic expertise of the candidate.

Please use the provided link for applying for this position. The link also offers PoCs for questions about the application process.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For other questions: Daniel Masny dmasny@meta.com

More information: https://www.metacareers.com/v2/jobs/2313453352176132/

Salary: 45,585 to 54,395 GBP

Closing Date: Sunday 07 January 2024

At the Computer Science Research Centre in the University of Surrey we are seeking to appoint a number of Lecturers in Computer Science to strengthen our research and ambitious strategic growth. These appointments are on a full-time and permanent basis.

We are particularly looking for applicants in one of the following areas:

• Software Security
• Natural Language Processing
• Human Factors/Usability
• The interface between Artificial Intelligence and Security

The post holders will be expected to contribute to undergraduate or MSc teaching on the Computer Science BSc and MSc programmes.

Our staff and students come from all over the world and we are proud of our friendly and inclusive culture. The University and the Department specifically are committed to building a culturally diverse organisation. Applications are strongly encouraged from female and minority candidates.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Informal inquiries can be directed to the Director of the Computer Science Research Centre, Professor Steve Schneider at s.schneider@surrey.ac.uk.

More information: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=13713

The Lund Crypto and Security Group offers four new PhD positions, two in cryptography and two in computer security.

The research topics include side-channel attacks on symmetric and post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, the mathematical foundations of fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) and its safe implementation, and security for dynamic resource allocation in next-generation mobile networks. Senior researchers will be active in the projects and provide supervision.

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies, which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Third-cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties).

More information can be found in: https://lu.varbi.com/what:job/jobID:679799/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Christian Gehrmann (christian.gehrmann@eit.lth.se); Thomas Johansson (thomas.johansson@eit.lth.se)

More information: https://lu.varbi.com/what:job/jobID:679799/