International Association
for Cryptologic Research

Description
As Cryptographic Engineering Lead you are responsible for defining the roadmap for cryptographic innovation consistent with the requirements of different projects that are developed in the company and delivering of the cryptographic primitives implementation.
Duties

Define a short, mid and long term roadmap for implementation of cryptographic primitives.

Synchronize with the Technical Manager, and CTO to validate the roadmap, requirements and strategy for the cryptographic engineering team.

Interact and coordinate with research, engineering and product management teams.

Define and structure the team that is required to satisfy this roadmap.

Manage a team of cryptographers, organize the development methodologies and enforce the best practices defined by the engineering division.

Provide secure implementations of the cryptographic primitives that are required by IO projects.

Read and review cryptographic research papers and contribute when possible to implement them as prototypes.

Design, specify, implement, improve cryptographic primitives in production-grade software.

Review, integrate, improve common cryptographic primitives, and translate them to other programming languages
Key Competencies

Senior expertise in developing cryptographic primitives in C/C++ and Rust

Senior expertise in standard cryptography domains Ability to learn new domains like zero knowledge proofs and MPC and project innovation roadmaps

Understanding and experience of implementing cryptographic primitives delivered by researchers

Experience with formal verification and security audits of cryptographic libraries

Expertise in security best practices

Experience with quick check or other property-based testing Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Education / Experience

A Master or PhD degree such as computer science, software engineering, mathematics or a related technical discipline. A solid experience in managing small teams of cryptographic engineers.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: marios.nicolaides@iohk.io

More information: https://apply.workable.com/io-global/j/A7EE304D9F/

We are looking for candidates to work in a digital trust project. The candidates are expected to meet the following requirements.

* A PhD degree in computer science or related fields

* Good background in cybersecurity and digital forensics.

* Experience in biometric-based authentication for smartphone users.

* Practical experience in machine learning and AI.

* Strong analytical skill.

* Publication records in *top* cybersecurity conferences/journals.

* Good programming skill in C/C++ and Python/Java.

* Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

* Great team player.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Successful candidates will be offered internationally competitive remuneration. Interested candidates please send your CV to Prof. Jianying Zhou [jianying_zhou@sutd.edu.sg].

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Jianying Zhou [jianying_zhou@sutd.edu.sg].

More information: http://jianying.space/

Two postdoc positions in the research group of Julian Loss at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Saarbrücken, Germany. The positions are for two years, funded by ERC project CRYPTOSYSTEMS.

Our research focuses on cryptography and its applications to distributed computing, e.g., making consensus and blockchain protocols more secure and scalable.

The candidate should have a strong background in cryptography or distributed computing.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Julian Loss

More information: https://www.julianloss.com

The Security and Privacy Research Unit at TU Wien is offering a fully funded PhD position under the supervision of Dr. Zeta (Georgia) Avarikioti and Univ.-Prof. Dr. Matteo Maffei. If you are interested, please apply at https://tools.spycode.at/recruiting/call/4.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Zeta Avarikioti and Mattero Maffei

More information: https://tools.spycode.at/recruiting/call/4

We are looking for motivated postdoctoral candidates with experience using zero-knowledge proofs in cutting edge applications and hardware acceleration. The candidate will be working with the Adaptive Computing and Embedded Systems (ACES) Lab at UC San Diego, led by Farinaz Koushanfar. In particular, the student will be working on incorporating zero-knowledge proofs into emerging learning paradigms. Alongside this, the candidate should have experience with GPU/FPGA acceleration, as they will be collaborating with senior PhD students to build an end-to-end zero-knowledge proof accelerator. This position is fully-funded.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
• Strong ability in at least C/C++ or Rust
• Familiarity with popular open-source zero-knowledge proof frameworks
• Publication record in top venues, with proven research record around zero-knowledge proofs
• Strong theoretical understanding of zero-knowledge proofs and its various constructions
• Ability to work on-site in San Diego

To apply, please send your CV to Farinaz Koushanfar at the email: fkoushanfar@ucsd.edu

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Farinaz Koushanfar (fkoushanfar@ucsd.edu)

We are looking for motivated postdoctoral candidates with experience in applied cryptography and privacy-preserving computation. The candidate will be working with the Adaptive Computing and Embedded Systems (ACES) Lab at UC San Diego, led by Farinaz Koushanfar. In particular, the student will be working at the intersection of computational healthcare applications and privacy-preserving computation. The researcher will be given the freedom to analyze different privacy-preserving protocols and collaborate with medical professionals to create innovative solutions. This position is fully-funded.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
• Strong ability in at least C/C++, Python, or Rust
• Familiarity with popular open-source privacy-preserving computation frameworks
• Publication record in top venues, with proven research record in applied cryptography or adjacent field
• Strong applied cryptography skills
• Ability to work on-site in San Diego

To apply, please send your CV to Farinaz Koushanfar at the email: fkoushanfar@ucsd.edu

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Farinaz Koushanfar (fkoushanfar@ucsd.edu)

Software Security Researcher Who We Are The Cryptography Research Center (CRC) brings together theoretical and applied cryptographers to contribute to the proliferation of this ever-evolving ecosystem. Our world-class cryptography experts collaborate with key industry players to offer advanced solutions to address the threats faced by today’s digital societies. CRC is part of the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a global scientific research center attracting the world’s foremost scientists and researchers. TII leads worldwide advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous robotics, quantum computing, cryptography and quantum communications, directed energy, secure communication, smart devices, advanced materials, and propulsion and space technologies, and biotechnology fields. What We Do We design, analyze, and implement cryptographic algorithms and protocols using in-depth technical expertise that encompasses fundamental classical and post-quantum cryptography research, applied cryptography engineering, and research on theoretical and practical cryptanalytic techniques. Responsibilities Participate in security evaluations of in-house and 3rd-party developed products Conduct R&D activities in the areas of vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploit development/mitigation bypass Required skills BSc/MSc in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related Significant hands-on experience doing reverse engineering of ARM/AARCH64/RISC-V binaries using IDA Pro or Ghidra Hands-on experience with fuzzing (AFL, FuzzTest/centipede) and debugging tools (GDB) Experience performing source code reviews of large code bases Experience with advanced exploitation techniques Proficient with C/C++ and Python Nice to have skills PhD degree in software security or related Proven experience in security/vulnerability research (e.g., papers, CVEs for RCE/LPE)

Closing date for applications:

Contact: mohammed.hannan@tii.ae

Who We Are The Cryptography Research Center (CRC) brings together theoretical and applied cryptographers to contribute to the proliferation of this ever-evolving ecosystem. Our world-class cryptography experts collaborate with key industry players to offer advanced solutions to address the threats faced by today’s digital societies. CRC is part of the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a global scientific research center attracting the world’s foremost scientists and researchers. TII leads worldwide advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous robotics, quantum computing, cryptography and quantum communications, directed energy, secure communication, smart devices, advanced materials, and propulsion and space technologies, and biotechnology fields. What We Do We design, analyze, and implement cryptographic algorithms and protocols using in-depth technical expertise that encompasses fundamental classical and post-quantum cryptography research, applied cryptography engineering, and research on theoretical and practical cryptanalytic techniques. Responsibilities Participate in security evaluations of in-house and 3rd-party developed products Conduct R&D activities in the areas of vulnerability research, hardware security, side-channel analysis, and fault injection attacks Required skills BSc/MSc in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Significant hands-on experience performing side-channel analysis and/or fault injection attacks on real-world devices Good understanding of system-level security building blocks (e.g., TEE, secure boot, OTP fuses, secure elements) Familiarity with the most common countermeasures found on modern secure chips (e.g., shields, sensors, codes, masking) Experience with C/C++ and Python Nice to have skills PhD degree in hardware security or related Proven experience in security research (e.g., papers, CVEs)

Closing date for applications:

Contact: mohammed.hannan@tii.ae

A Ph.D. position is available in the Cryptology and Data Security research group at the Institute of Computer Science, University of Bern, led by Christian Cachin.

Our research addresses all aspects of security in distributed systems, especially cryptographic protocols, consistency, consensus, and cloud-computing security. We are particularly interested in blockchains, distributed ledger technology, cryptocurrencies, and their security and economics. To learn more about our research topics, please explore https://crypto.unibe.ch. We are part of IC3: The Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts (http://www.initc3.org>).

Candidates should have a strong background in computer science and its mathematical foundations. They should like conceptual, rigorous thinking for working theoretically. Demonstrated expertise in cryptography, distributed computing, or blockchain technology is a plus. Applicants must hold a master degree in the relevant research fields.

Positions are available for starting in Spring 2024 and come with a competitive salary. The selection process runs until suitable candidates have been found. The University of Bern conducts excellent research and lives up its vision that "Knowledge generates value". The city of Bern lies in the center of Switzerland and offers some of the highest quality of life worldwide.

If you are interested, please apply be sending email with **one single PDF file** and **subject line** set to **Application for Ph.D.**, addressed directly to Prof. Christian Cachin at **crypto.inf (at) unibe.ch.**.

Since we receive many applications, we encourage you to include material that explains your interests, demonstrates your strengths, and sets you apart from others.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Christian Cachin, https://crypto.unibe.ch/cc/

More information: https://crypto.unibe.ch/jobs/

Quantstamp is looking for an applied cryptographer. Quantstamp often deals with a wide range of cryptographic problems, including reviewing implementations and tackling new theoretical problems using cryptography. For example, Quantstamp regularly receives requests to review code bases which either invoke or implement (custom) cryptography, as part of an audit.

Zero knowledge applications are becoming more common across all ecosystems, and this kind of math will also soon be the basis of several scaling solutions - in particular, zero knowledge rollups. These applications often use a zero-knowledge Succinct Non-interactive Argument of Knowledge (zk-SNARK) proof system, or a zero-knowledge Succinct Transparent Argument of Knowledge (zk-STARK) proof system.

Your work will involve doing research about various cryptographic protocols. Some protocols of interest will be those found in the code of our audit clients, others will be protocols of interest for future audits. In particular, in anticipation of audits of, or for, zero-knowledge rollup systems, you’ll be asked to understand various zero-knowledge proof systems. There are a lot of those - we don’t expect mastery in all of them, but mastery of at least one would be ideal.

Required

Mastery of at least one zk-SNARK/zk-STARK proof system, or 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

Partial availability (2-6h) during EST work hours

Familiarity with existing ZK Rollup designs and multiple ZK proof systems

Knowledge of software development in Solidity, including testing and various development frameworks like Hardhat

Familiarity with blockchain ecosystems, particularly Ethereum

Familiarity with Circom

Closing date for applications:

Contact: See the link below for more information and to apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/quantstamp/6ae4fc70-98bb-42e1-9f24-c40e7af441cc

More information: https://quantstamp.com/careers

The Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics of the University of Warsaw (MIM UW) invites applications for the positions of Assistant Professor (“adiunkt” in Polish) in Computer Science, starting on 1st October 2024 or 1st February 2025.

MIM UW is one of the leading computer science faculties in Europe. It is known for talented students (e.g., two wins and multiple top tens in the International Collegiate Programming Contest) and strong research teams, especially in algorithms, logic and automata, and computational biology. There is also a growing number of successful smaller groups in diverse areas including cryptography, distributed systems, game theory, and machine learning. There are seven ERC grants in computer science running at MIM UW at the moment.

In the current call, the following positions are offered:

1. S. Eilenberg Assistant Professor (reduced teaching load and increased salary),
2. Assistant Professor,
3. Assistant Professor in the teaching group (increased teaching, no research required).

Deadline for applications: 12th February, 2024.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For further information about the procedure, requirements, conditions, etc., please contact Prof. Lukasz Kowalik (kowalik@mimuw.edu.pl) or Prof. Filip Murlak (fmurlak@mimuw.edu.pl).

More information: https://jobs.uw.edu.pl/en-gb/offer/WMIM_2024/field/ADIUNKT/

The Helsinki Institute for Information Technology (HIIT) invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Fellows. HIIT offers a HIIT Postdoctoral Fellow position up to three years. For more senior candidates, HIIT offers a HIIT Research Fellow position up to five years. The length of the contract as well as the starting and ending dates are negotiable. All excellent researchers in any area of ICT can be considered, but priority is given to candidates who support one (or more) of the HIIT strategic focus areas:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Health
• Cybersecurity
• Data Science
• Foundations of Computing

In particular, the area of Foundations of Computing welcome candidates with strong background in cryptography.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: For questions regarding these positions and the electronic recruiting system, please contact the HIIT coordinator at coordinator@hiit.fi.
For questions related to cryptography research, please contact Russell W. F. Lai (russell dot lai at aalto.fi).

More information: https://www.hiit.fi/hiit-postdoctoral-and-research-fellow-positions/

At the Chair of Cyber Security we are looking for a research engineer to establish 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. At our Chair you will work with world-leading researchers to implement, test, and showcase secure and privacy-preserving protocols and algorithms. Many projects are conducted in collaboration with other academic and industrial partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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,
• Maintaining and producing 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.

Please apply by 31. January 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/cryptography-engineer-m-w-d/ef5bb893-f482-4475-aeb1-8de48047299a

The Cybersecurity (CYS) group at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) invites applications for full-time doctoral candidates in Computer Security and Applied Cryptography. Successful candidates will tackle exciting and challenging research problems in the area of private computing, privacy-enhancing technologies, secure multiparty computation and generally applied cryptography. Examples include developing attacks against existing cryptosystems by exploiting their information leakage and building new secure and practical schemes. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work closely with world-class researchers at TU Delft and our research collaborators in Europe and the US.

Requirements:

MSc (or equivalent) degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or a closely related field by the time of the appointment.

Strong ability in at least one programming language: e.g. Python, C/C++

Experience in (at least one of): Cryptography, Privacy, Algorithmic Design

A strong foundation of Mathematics

Some research experience is a plus

Excellent oral and written skills in English

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Lilika Markatou (e.a.markatou@tudelft.nl).

More information: https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/vacatures/details?jobId=15653

Requirements: PhD in Computer Science, Information Security, Cryptography, or related fields Strong Analysis and Synthesis Skills Strong Security Analytic Skills Strong Algorithmic Knowledge Information Security Knowledge and Digital Identity Protocols Knowledge of Distributed Ledger and Blockchains Proficiency in one of the major programming languages, such as Python, Node.js, Java, Golang, and Solidity. Knowledge of formal specification and verification would be considered an asset. Keywords: Data Sharing, Zero Knowledge Proof (ZkP), Trust, Formal Modeling and Specification, Smart Contract, Blockchain, DLT Application process: Please send the following documents (in a single PDF file): CV Motivation Lettre List of Publications and Patents Other scientific/technological contributions (if any),

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Nazim Agoulmine: nazim.agoulmine(at)univ-evry.fr Prof. Djamel Khadraoui: djamel.khadraoui(at)list.lu Dr. Adnan Imeri: adnan.imeri(at)list.lu

More information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1asWQBNyUKgMPiM-ZU92-kKRPymSY-ru7/view?usp=sharing

We are hiring a research engineer / applied scientist to work out of our Hoboken NJ office. In this position, you will be part of a team developing and implementing analytics and machine learning algorithms using privacy-protected computation. The team includes well-known researchers and is a major contributor to the open-source OpenFHE software library.

The candidate is expected to have a strong research background in implementing complex mathematical operations into efficient processing pipelines. C++ software engineering skills are required, and Python experience is desirable. Experience with privacy-enhancing technologies, such as Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and Secure Multiparty Computation (SMC), is preferred. Familiarity with modern AI/ML development techniques and frameworks and runtime optimization is preferred.

The candidate is expected to work in the hybrid mode (at least halftime in the Hoboken, NJ office). Initially, the work can be done remotely. More information is available at https://dualitytech.com/careers/research-engineer/.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Yuriy Polyakov (ypolyakov@dualitytech.com)

More information: https://dualitytech.com/careers/research-engineer/

Fortanix is a dynamic start-up solving some of the world’s most demanding data protection challenges for companies and governments around the world. Our disruptive technology maintains data privacy across its entire lifecycle -- at rest, in motion, and in use across any enterprise IT infrastructure -- public cloud, on-premise, hybrid cloud, and SaaS.

Fortanix is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer, Cryptography with software development experience.

In this role, you will:

• Implement and maintain production-ready cryptography code in Rust and C/C++, including new algorithms and secure cryptography APIs
• Analyze state-of-the-art attacks and implement side-channel mitigations
• Participate in peer code review, educate
• Write, research
• Help deploy, monitor, and tune the performance of our software
• Analyze existing designs

Requirements
You have:

• Uncompromising integrity
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Critical thinking about complex technical problems
• Proactive and independent, while also being a team player
• Programming experience in Rust, C/C++
• A Master's or PhD in Cryptography or a related field, or equivalent training or work experience
• You currently reside in the EU and have a valid EU work permit

Closing date for applications:

Contact:
Francisco José Vial-Prado
(francisco.vialprado@fortanix.com)

More information: https://jobs.workable.com/view/3HZKGKSmAcrrj6Uetp5Wdd/senior-software-engineer%2C-cryptography-in-eindhoven-at-fortanix

At the Chair of Mobile Business & Multilateral Security, Department of Business Informatics and Information Management at Goethe University Frankfurt, the position for a Research Assistant (m/f/d, E 13 TV-G-U) is to be filled at the earliest possible date for a period of three years, with the option of extension, on a fixed-term basis. The position is also available on a part-time basis.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for committed, creative, and flexible scientific employees with in-depth expertise in the field of computer science, as well as an interest in current developments in business informatics. The environment of mobile systems or applications will provide you with valuable work experience in an interdisciplinary project involving travel and project responsibility, such as the BMBF project 'FIIPS@Home' (engl. ‘Early warning, information, and intrusion prevention system for the security of private home networks’).

We offer an interesting and varied range of tasks with the opportunity to contribute your own creative ideas. Goethe University Frankfurt is a family-friendly employer with flexible working time models, its own collective labour agreement and a free Hessen State public transport ticket.

If you are interested, please visit https://m-chair.de/career for full details. Application is open until January 30, 2024

Closing date for applications:

Contact: bewerbungen@m-chair.de

More information: https://m-chair.de/images/documents/career/20240103WissMA_eng.PDF

The Department of Mathematics at Virginia Tech invites applications for several Postdoctoral Associate positions. These are two-year appointments to begin August 10, 2024. An online application is required. To apply, please visit www.jobs.vt.edu, select "Apply Now" and search by posting number 528127. For full consideration submit a cover letter, a CV, a research statement, and a teaching statement as part of the online application.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Sarah McDearis, sworl9@vt.edu

More information: https://jobs.vt.edu

The Post-Quantum Cryptography group is looking for a motivated PhD candidate on the topic of lattice-based cryptography. In particular, the candidate will work with dr. Cecilia Boschini and prof. Dennis Hofheinz on lattice-based distributed authentication (threshold and multi- signatures), from constructing and analyzing protocols to more foundational work in lattice theory. Besides research, the candidate is expected to do a small amount of teaching each semester, in accordance with ETH regulations.

The position is fully funded for 4 years with a competitive salary (rate 5 according to ETH rules), and available already from Spring 2024; the exact starting date is negotiable. To be eligible, the candidate should have a master's (or equivalent) degree in Computer Science or Mathematics (or other relevant field), and already have some basic knowledge of cryptography and/or lattices.

ETH has a large and diverse community of cryptographers, with strong researchers in both theoretical and applied areas, and ties to the many other cryptography groups present in Switzerland. As a nice bonus, the department of Computer Science is located in the center of Zurich, a dynamic and international city where everything can be reached by public transport, including the Alps.

To apply, please send via email the following:

• your CV (max 2 pages)
• transcripts
• contact information of 2 references

In order to be guaranteed to be considered, please apply before March 1st, 2024. That being said, applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Cecilia Boschini (cecilia.boschini@inf.ethz.ch)