International Association
for Cryptologic Research

A PhD position is available at IIIT Bangalore under Prof Ashish Choudhury. Prof Ashish’s research addresses all aspects of security and privacy in distributed systems, especially cryptographic protocols and fault-tolerant distributed consensus. He is particularly interested in secure multiparty computation and classical consensus protocols. Please explore https://sites.google.com/view/ashish-choudhury to learn more about his research topics. The candidate should have a reasonable background in computer science and its mathematical foundations. The applicant must hold a master’s degree in the relevant research field. The position is available for starting in August 2024. The candidate has to appear for a written exam followed by an interview, which will be typically conducted sometime in June 2024. If you are interested, please apply against the formal advertisement for the PhD admissions for the August 2024 cycle whose details are available at https://www.iiitb.ac.in/courses/master-of-science-by-researchdoctor-of-philosophy

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected]

More information: https://www.iiitb.ac.in/courses/master-of-science-by-researchdoctor-of-philosophy

Salary: 36,024 to 41,732 GBP
Closing Date: 13th May 2024

We are looking for a postdoc with expertise on electronic-voting or related topics. The successful post holder is expected to start 1 July 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter and will run until 31st October 2026. The position will be based in the Department of Computer Science and its highly regarded Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS), working with Dr. Cătălin Drăgan.

The Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS) is a widely recognized centre of excellence for cyber security research and teaching. There are approximately 17 permanent academic members and 15 non-academic researchers with expertise on voting, formal modelling and verification, applied cryptography, trust systems, social media, communication and networks, and blockchain and distributed ledger technologies over key sectors such as government, finance, communications, transport and cross-sector technologies.

Qualifications:

• We are looking for applicants that demonstrate strong research and analytical skills, have strong communication skills and enthusiasm for developing their own research ideas.
• Applicants should have expertise in one of the following areas: e-voting, or formal verification of cryptographic protocols, or provable security.
• A PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other closely related area (or be on course of getting one very soon at the time of application).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Cătălin Drăgan [email protected]

More information: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=13834&forced=2

Bosch Research is developing an open source cloud platform (https://carbynestack.io) for computing on encrypted data using Secure Multi-party Computation (MPC). Potential use cases include, but are not limited to, Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning and Privacy-Preserving Data Analytics. For such large computations on big data, active secure MPC becomes quite expensive. Bosch Research is therefore trying to reduce the computational and communication costs of MPC by optimizing the underlying cryptographic primitives and protocols.

Thus, we are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate with a strong background in applied cryptography and preferably also MPC. The candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Education: Hold an M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) with excellent grades in IT security or computer science.
• Experience and Knowledge: Strong background in (applied) cryptography with a particular focus on cryptographic protocols/MPC, including security models and basic security proof techniques. Good software development/programming skills.
• Personality and Working Practice: Self-motivated and enthusiastic, independent, reliable, creative, and able to work in an international team with diverse background.
• Language: Fluent English language skills

If the above requirements apply to you, you are welcome to read on. The successful candidate will:

• become a part of the team and advance research on MPC,
• develop novel approaches to improve the practical efficiency of actively secure MPC protocols,
• design efficient MPC protocols for diverse use-cases, and
• publish and present your results in top-tier journals and at conferences.

The position is based at the Bosch Research Campus in Renningen, Germany, fully funded for three years, no teaching duties, with 30 days annual leave, and the usual benefits.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Please submit your application, including your CV, transcripts of records from your Master studies, and a cover letter including your research background and research interest, via: https://smrtr.io/hmG3C

More information: https://youtu.be/OctvCi2pHJY

I am looking for Ph.D. students in the area of analysing and preventing physical side channels in embedded devices. Two positions are available, which, as usual in the UK, enable the post holder to cover their tuition fees as well as enable them to cover their living expenses.

The research topics that I am recruiting for are:

• Pre-silicon modelling and analysis: you should be familiar with utilising a typical HW design flow, power simulation tools, and you should have an interest in developing skills in leakage modelling as well as analysis.
• Statistical detection and analysis methods: you should be comfortable with probability theory and statistics, and you should have an interest in exploring sophisticated statistical approaches in the context of exploiting and detecting leakage. This research may also touch on statistical learning methods.
• Implementation and analysis of post-quantum schemes: you should be familiar with low level software implementations (aka Assembly programming), and have an interest in exploring implementation options (potentially also considering dedicated hardware, e.g. the impact of dedicated instructions) to develop secure and reasonably efficient post-quantum implementations.

If you feel that you fit with one (or several) of the three topics, or, if you believe that you can make a good case for another topic, then please get in touch (see contact info below). Please send me a transcript of records, and a short (1 page) statement explaining why you want to do a PhD with me). If I think that you are a viable candidate, I will guide you through the application process.

I am now a faculty member and thus part of the Birmingham Centre for Security and Privacy. You can find information about this research group here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centre-for-cyber-security-and-privacy. This is a sizeable research group, which offers companionship via other PhD students and staff members, as well as opportunities via many good relationships with industry.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Elisabeth Oswald ([email protected], or [email protected]).

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. Discover our IT for Innovative Services department: https://www.list.lu/en/informatics/ How will you contribute? Your specific mission includes, but is not limited to, participating into the following activities along the project partners: • to design and develop DevSecOps solutions and Data security solutions • to prototype ML-based anti-fuzzing, vulnerability detection, information sharing technologies for cybersecurity, and anomaly detection solutions • 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 machine learning & cybersecurity to address the security concerns in software development and data protection. You have already good experience in collaborative cyberthreat intelligence systems that use advanced analytics solutions as 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 cybersecurity techniques such as vulnerability detection, information sharing, fuzzing, anti-fuzzing. 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 ML for cybersecurity, such as fuzzing and ML-based vulnerability detection and anomaly detection. • have good track record on data protection for applications such as data spaces and digital twin. • demonstrate strong interest and experience in fuzzing techniques such as mutation testing, symbolic execution, AFL, etc. • familiar with ML frameworks, such as Pytorch, Tenso

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected]

We are looking for one PhD student who will work on cryptography and privacy-preserving machine learning. The position is a fully funded PhD position. The candidate must hold a Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related area, and a have a strong background in mathematics and cryptography and good programming skills. The application materials should contain a curriculum vitae, a research statement, transcripts of Bachelor's and Master's, and the name and contact information of two references. The starting date is September 2024 or January 2025, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Kalikinkar Mandal

This postdoctoral position is for 3 years (with possible extension to up to 4 years) and is linked with a research effort aiming to apply cryptographic methods for studying the security aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Cryptographic approaches will be tested for attacks on AI and existing protection methods in cryptography will be applied for security of AI. The candidate will have the freedom to explore new related topics and drive the research in the direction of security of AI and cryptographic elements. The postdoc will work with a team at the Selmer Center in Secure Communication, including among others Adj. Prof. Vincent Rijmen, Adj. Prof. Sondre Rønjom and Prof. Lilya Budaghyan. Please apply online via the link where more information is available: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/260444/lead-ai-postdoctoral-research-fellow-position-within-cryptography-and-security-of-ai

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Budaghyan

More information: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/260444/lead-ai-postdoctoral-research-fellow-position-within-cryptography-and-security-of-ai

Temporary contract | 12 Months | Belval Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/ Discover our IT for Innovative Services department: https://www.list.lu/en/informatics/ How will you contribute? Your specific mission includes, but is not limited to, participating into the following activities along the project partners: • To analyze the security of wireless networks in dedicated scenarios, e.g., stage control in theatres. • To analyze the independences (security-oriented) between different services which use the same wireless network. • To prototype ML-based vulnerability and attack detection technologies for wireless networks. • 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 machine learning & cybersecurity to address the security concerns in wireless communication networks. You have already good experience in designing network intrusion detection solutions that use advanced machine learning techniques which can offer significant advantages over other methods. And last, but not least, you’re a great practitioner of cybersecurity technique benchmarking and testing in simulated environments. 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 wireless network security, such as vulnerability detection and anomaly detection in Wifi and Telecom netw

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Schwartz Cathy

More information: https://www.list.lu/en/jobs/

This postdoctoral position is for 3 years (with possible extension to up to 4 years) and is linked with a research effort aiming to apply cryptographic methods for studying the security aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Cryptographic approaches will be tested for attacks on AI and existing protection methods in cryptography will be applied for security of AI. The candidate will have the freedom to explore new related topics and drive the research in the direction of security of AI and cryptographic elements. The postdoc will work with a team at the Selmer Center in Secure Communication, including among others Adj. Prof. Vincent Rijmen, Adj. Prof. Sondre Rønjom and Prof. Lilya Budaghyan.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof. Budaghyan: [email protected]

More information: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/260444/lead-ai-postdoctoral-research-fellow-position-within-cryptography-and-security-of-ai

Ready to join the future of innovation in our team at NXP? We are expanding our Trust Provisioning Team at NXP Gratkorn!

Trust Provisioning is the secure creation, insertion, and distribution of confidential data and key material for chip personalization, including product configuration and development of software for underlying production flows.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implementation of secure web services for key and data distribution

Design and implementation of unit and integration tests for automated test execution in CI/CD pipelines, including quality aspects

Contributing to architectural and security concepts to ensure end-to-end protection of sensitive key material and data

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Kerstin Krauss

More information: https://nxp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Gratkorn/Secure-Web-Service-Java-Software-Engineer-for-Trust-Provisioning--m-f-d-_R-10051290

The IBM Zürich Research Lab invites applications for a PhD position in the area of Quantum-Safe Cryptography. The position is fully funded by SNF through the grant CryptonIs: Advanced Cryptography Based on Isogenies. The successful candidate will conduct research on cryptographic algorithms and schemes pertaining to the area of Isogeny-based Cryptography, a branch of Quantum-Safe Cryptography grounded in Number Theory and Arithmetic Geometry, under the supervision of Drs. Andrea Basso and Luca De Feo. They will join a diverse team of cryptographers working on all aspects of theoretical and applied cryptography. We are looking for candidates with an interest in the following topics Algorithmic Number Theory, Computational Algebraic Geometry, Cryptographic primitives and protocols, Cryptanalysis.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Andrea Basso and Luca De Feo for questions. Apply online via the form at the given link. Only applications received before May 1st are guaranteed to be taken in consideration.

More information: https://www.zurich.ibm.com/careers/2024_008.html

We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Blockchain Technology. This position offers a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation in the field of distributed ledger technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting original research in blockchain technology, with a focus on cryptographic protocols, consensus mechanisms, and scalability solutions.
• Developing novel algorithms and protocols to address key challenges in blockchain scalability, security, and privacy.
• Publishing high-quality research papers in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Mentoring graduate students and contributing to academic initiatives within the department.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, with a strong publication record in blockchain or cryptography.
• Expertise in cryptographic protocols and blockchain technology, with demonstrated proficiency in Python or Rust programming languages.
• Familiarity with Solidity programming for smart contract development is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for exploring new ideas and pushing the boundaries of research.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a track record of working effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

This is a fixed-term position with a contract lasting until December 31, 2025.

To apply, please submit the following documents to [email protected] with subject [Blockchain Postdoctoral Position] before May 2, 2024:

• A detailed CV including a list of publications.
• A cover letter describing your research interests, relevant experience, and career goals.
• Contact information for at least three professional references.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected]

The Young Investigator Group “COSYS - Control Systems and Cyber Security Lab” at the Chair of IT Security at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg has an open PhD/Postdoc position in the following areas:

• Privacy-Enhancing Technologies in Cyber-Physical Systems.
• AI-based Network Attack Detection and Simulation.
• AI-enabled Penetration Testing.

The available position is funded as 100% TV-L E13 tariff in Germany and limited until 31.07.2026, with possibility for extension. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree (PhD degree for Postdocs) or equivalent in Computer Science or related disciplines, or be close to completing it. If you are interested, please send your CV, transcript of records from your Master studies, and an electronic version of your Master's thesis (if possible), as a single pdf file. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Ivan Pryvalov ([email protected])

Join our Cryptographic Engineering research team at the Technical University of Graz (TU Graz) in Austria! We are seeking a one PhD and one postdoctoral researchers.

You will contribute to an exciting research project advancing isogeny-based cryptography. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in the field and perform cutting-edge research.

The Cryptographic Engineering research team is based at IAIK, TU Graz, the largest university institute in Austria for research and education in security and privacy. It has been active in this field for more than 30 years and currently employs more than 60 researchers.

Required Qualifications for PhD position:

The ideal candidate for the PhD position will hold a master's degree with project experience in the implementation aspects (e.g., efficient implementation, side-channel analysis, fault analysis, etc.) of cryptography, preferably in isogeny-based cryptography.

Required Qualifications for Postdoc position:

The ideal candidate for the postdoc position will hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in cryptography and be an expert in isogeny-based cryptography and/or secure implementation aspects of cryptography.

How to apply:

Submit your applications, CV, and other documents before 1st May, 2024.
https://jobs.tugraz.at/en/jobs/bbba0417-7a9c-69a5-f012-6613bd4b383f/apply?preview=true

Closing date for applications: The application deadline is May 1st, 2024.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Sujoy Sinha Roy – [email protected]

Your PhD research will focus on developing effective and scalable tools to guard-against side-channel attacks. In hardware, an attacker can measure certain physical quantities such as the time elapsed or the power consumed during a computation to recover a surprising amount of secret information. Such attacks are easy to implement, difficult to detect, and powerful against strong encryption mechanisms. As part of the PhD research we will apply techniques from the analysis of cryptographic protocols and adapt them to the setting of hardware to design a novel verification framework for processors.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Kristina Sojakova

More information: https://workingat.vu.nl/vacancies/phd-in-effective-and-scalable-tools-against-side-channel-attacks-amsterdam-1064918

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.

Requirments

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)

Strong 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 for writing zero knowledge circuits

Closing date for applications:

Contact: [email protected]

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

Monash cybersecurity group has an opening for a PhD position. The topic of interest is Lattice-Based Privacy Enhancing Technologies (such as advanced forms of cryptographic tools and zero-knowledge proofs). We provide

1. highly competitive scholarships to cover tuition fees, health insurance and living expenses (as stipend),
2. opportunities to collaborate with leading academic and industry experts in the related areas,
3. opportunities to participate in international grant-funded projects,
4. collaborative and friendly research environment,
5. an opportunity to live/study in one of the most liveable and safest cities in the world.

The position will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are found.

Requirements. A strong mathematical and cryptography background is required. Some knowledge/experience in coding (for example, Python, C/C++, SageMath) is a plus. Candidates must have completed (or be about to complete within the next 8 months) a significant research component either as part of their undergraduate (honours) degree or masters degree. They should have excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

How to apply. please first refer to mfesgin.github.io/supervision/ for more information. Then, please fill out the following form (also clickable from the advertisement title): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOvp0w397TQMTjTa6T7TKqri703Z-c3en0aS654w6nl4_EFg/viewform

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Muhammed Esgin

More information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOvp0w397TQMTjTa6T7TKqri703Z-c3en0aS654w6nl4_EFg/viewform

As part of a US funded project, we have an exciting opportunity for a PostDoc in the Security and Trust of Advanced Systems Group at the University of Exeter (UK) to work applying formal methods to enterprise systems: We will use formal methods (e.g., model checking, SMT solving, interactive theorem proving), to analyze business-process-driven (enterprise) systems (e.g., business logic and workflows described a BPMN models). A particular focus will be the analysis of complex compositions of workflows within one organization as well as across multiple organizations. In particular, we will develop novel techniques to detect faults and vulnerabilities (that can be exploited by both internal and external attackers) in complex business-process-driven systems, contributing to protecting critical workflows such as manufacturing or logistics. In such environments, attackers can exploit such faults and vulnerabilities to cause all kinds of harm such as direct financial losses or causing the production of safety or security critical products to stop. Overall, the project aims to develop automated techniques for assessing the risk of business process or workflows as well as finding and mitigating such attacks.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Achim D. Brucker

More information: https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=171839ediw&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=386422ijTy

We are seeking a Associate Professor/Professor Information Security to join School of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Academic Division. We are seeking an Associate Professor or Professor to lead and make strategic contributions to teaching and research in the field of Information Security. The position holder will lead, promote and foster an inclusive high performance and high impact research and teaching team that achieves excellent outcomes for the school and faculty. The successful applicant will be joining a school which conducts fundamental and applied research into creating better, faster, more secure, and more accessible computing and interactive systems.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Paul Roe ([email protected])

More information: https://qut.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.listJobs&jobid=3E663420-C7B2-9577-298B-DA90B8444CE3&CurATC=EXT&CurBID=1877E01E%2D78DD%2D4ED2%2D9D7A%2D9DB40135CFF4&JobListID=73e3bb51%2D1aa7%2Ddb29%2D2ea3%2D52af99b4f747&jobsListKey=5f0dbba0%2Def59%2D4945%2Daf44%2D39ad278551d6&persistVariables=CurATC,CurBID,JobListID,jobsListKey,JobID&lid=00434030038&rmuh=21550163D3B04C48CB2D6BA7B2717A4C9606A564

Ready to join the future of innovation in Crypto & Security at NXP?

Become part of a highly talented and dynamic international development team that develops state-of-the art secure cryptographic libraries which are protected against physical and logical attacks, which have applications across all different NXP domains and business lines (payment, identification, mobile, IoT, Automotive, Edge Processing, etc.).

When you join NXP you have the opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge in all of these areas.

Responsibilities

• You will develop crypto algorithms (incl. Post Quantum Crypto) based on specifications, being involved from the coding/programming, test, code review, release stages.
• You will align with our innovation team, architectural team, hardware teams and support teams to develop the algorithms which contribute to a complete security subsystem in all of NXP's business lines.

Your Profile

• Bachelor + 3-5 years of relevant experience Or​ You are a graduate with a Master or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, Cryptography
• You have a passion for technology, you bring ideas to the table and you are proud of your results.

We offer

• We offer you the opportunity to learn and build on your technical knowledge and experience in some of the following areas: algorithm development including post quantum cryptography (DES, AES, RSA, ECC, SHA and many more)
• embedded software development in C and Assembly
• work with ARM Cortex M and RISC V platforms
• Work on hardware and software countermeasures against side channel (SCA) and fault attacks, (FA).

Ready to create a smarter world? Join the future of Innovation. Join NXP. Apply online!

https://nxp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/fr-FR/careers/job/Gratkorn/Embedded-Crypto-Software-Developer--m-f-d-_R-10052127

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Veronika von Hepperger ([email protected])

More information: https://nxp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/fr-FR/careers/job/Gratkorn/Embedded-Crypto-Software-Developer--m-f-d-_R-10052127