International Association
for Cryptologic Research

Applications are invited for a PhD student position at the IMDEA Software Institute, Madrid, Spain.

The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Ignacio Cascudo on the research and the development of cryptographic tools for secure computation and threshold cryptography. Topics of interest include homomorphic encryption, secure multiparty computation, zero knowledge proofs, verifiable secret sharing and distributed key generation.

Who should apply?
Applicants should have a MSc in computer science, mathematics or a related discipline. The applicants should in particular have strong background in mathematics and some background and interest in cryptography. Good teamwork and communication skills, including excellent spoken and written English are also required.

Working at IMDEA Software
The position is based in Madrid, Spain, where the IMDEA Software Institute is situated. The institute provides for travel expenses and an internationally competitive stipend. The working language at the institute is English.

Dates
The duration of the position is intended to be for the duration of the doctoral studies and is intended to start in January 2025.

How to apply?
Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/ using reference code 2024-10-phd-thresholdcrypto. Deadline for applications is November 30th, 2024.

The recruitment process will comply with the IMDEA Software Institute’s OTM-R Policy.

For any questions about this position, please contact Ignacio Cascudo at ignacio.cascudo@imdea.org

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Ignacio Cascudo

More information: https://software.imdea.org/careers/2024-10-phd-thresholdcrypto/

We are looking for a Education Technical Coordinator in the University of Amsterdam, to work in our Security and Network Engineering Master's program. The job is educational and involves working in various laboratory settings for courses on network routing, distributed systems, cybersecurity and penetration testing.

Apply using the following link:

https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/Security-and-Network-Engineering-Education-Technical-Coordinator/798272902/

For more information about the SNE master's programme see:

https://www.uva.nl/shared-content/programmas/en/masters/security-and-network-engineering/security-and-network-engineering.html

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Kostas Papagiannopoulos

More information: https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/Security-and-Network-Engineering-Education-Technical-Coordinator/798272902/

The University of Birmingham’s Centre for Cyber Security and Privacy is looking for up to three research fellows (postdocs) to work on our EPSRC-funded project on the security analysis of post-quantum cryptography algorithms.

Applicants should have a PhD, or be close to completing a PhD, in a relevant subject (crypto, computer algebra, maths, etc.). Prior track record on post-quantum cryptography and/or cryptanalysis is a plus.

Please contact Christophe Petit for informal enquiries. You can apply online until November 7th:
https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6001/job/5764/

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Christophe Petit (C.Petit.1@bham.ac.uk)

More information: https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6001/job/5764/

The research team led by Tim Roughgarden at a16z Crypto solicits applications for the summer research internship '25 cohort in all areas pertinent to Web3/blockchains.
Full consideration deadline: Nov 8, 2024.
Details and application form: https://a16z.com/about/jobs/?gh_jid=6242445003

a16z crypto research is a new kind of multidisciplinary lab that bridges the worlds of academic theory and industry practice to advance the science and technology of the next generation of the internet. In addition to fundamental research, we collaborate with portfolio companies to solve hard technical and conceptual problems. Research interns will have the opportunity to learn from the firm’s investment and engineering teams, although this is a research role with no responsibility for investment decisions. We are seeking students with a strong research background and an interest in blockchains and web3 to join the group for the summer. Specific research areas of interest include cryptography, security, distributed computing, economics (both micro and macro), incentives, quantitative finance, political science and governance, and market and mechanism design. This list is not exhaustive and we encourage applicants with different backgrounds who may have unique perspectives on the space to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a PhD program in fields like computer science, economics, maths, operations research, political science, etc. (Exceptional master's and undergrads will also be considered)
• Passionate and knowledgeable about blockchains/Web3 technologies
• Familiar with fundamental research and publishing in peer-reviewed venues

Internship Details:

• Typically a blend of intern's own research (usually with other lab members), portfolio-related research problems, attending seminars, meeting visitors, etc.
• In-person residency in New York, NY
• Duration: May 27–August 15, 2025 (min. 10/max. 12 weeks)
• Anticipated compensation: $4,000/week plus $500/week housing stipend (actual starting pay may vary based on experience/skills/scope/etc.)

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Tim Roughgarden, troughgarden@a16z.com

More information: https://a16z.com/about/jobs/?gh_jid=6242445003

The Computer Science Department at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions starting in Fall 2025. Exceptional candidates will be considered in all areas of Computer Science, but priority will be given to those that can build synergies in the following areas, defined broadly:

• Cybersecurity (2 tenure-track positions)
• AI and applications of AI (such as robotics) (2 tenure-track positions)

We aim to hire at the rank of Assistant Professor, but exceptional candidates at higher ranks will also be considered.

NJIT is a Carnegie R1 Doctoral University (Very High Research Activity), with $178M research expenditures in FY23. The Computer Science Department has 31 tenured/tenure track faculty, with nine NSF CAREER, one DARPA Young Investigator, and one DoE Early Career awardees. The Computer Science Department enrolls over 3,200 students at all levels across six programs of study and takes part, alongside the Departments of Informatics and Data Science, in the Ying Wu College of Computing (YWCC). YWCC comprises has an enrollment of more than 4,700 students in computing disciplines, and graduates over 1,000 computing professionals every year; as such, it is the largest producer of computing talent in the tri-state (NY, NJ, CT) area.

To formally apply for the position, please submit your application materials at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28876. NJIT recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in academia and society at large. Candidates who have a track record in DEI are requested to also submit an optional Diversity Statement. Applications received by December 31, 2024 will receive full consideration. However, applications are reviewed until all the positions are filled. Contact address for inquiries: cs-faculty-search@njit.edu.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: cs-faculty-search@njit.edu

More information: https://cs.njit.edu/open-faculty-positions

Visa Research conducts both applied and fundamental research while engaging with the company's technology and product teams, business partners, academics, and governments, to explore and develop technologies that are critical to the payments industry in the future.
Currently, we focus on building research teams in key areas: Data Analytics, Cryptography, Security, and Future of Payment (Blockchain), and Artificial Intelligence. We are looking for outstanding researchers and engineers at all levels of experience as part of our 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 following areas:

Cryptography (MPC, PQC, Foundational)

Systems Security

Identity & Authentication

Security and Privacy in Machine Learning

Please see https://smrtr.io/nhPGH for more information.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Samuel Cook (scook@visa.com) or Peter Rindal (perindal@visa.com)

More information: https://smrtr.io/nhPGH

The Cryptography Research Group at University College Cork, Ireland is looking for a highly motivated Post-Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher in differential privacy and related privacy preservation techinques. The researchers will be employed on an industry-funded research project sponsored by a major Internet company (get in touch for more details).

Candidates should have a PhD in cryptography or cyber security, with a good track record of publications. Ideally, they will have experience in one or more of the following areas: differential privacy, anonymity, re-identification and/or cryptography-based privacy enhancing technologies. Candidates with a background in other areas of cryptography/privacy/security, but with a strong interest in differential privacy will also be considered. A strong mathematical background is expected, complemented with programming skills. Experience with relevant libraries such as IBM Diffprivlib, Opacus, SecretFlow etc. is an asset (but not required).

The position is until December 2025, with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funding. The successful candidates will be appointed at Post-Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral level depending on their experience and qualifications. A budget for travel, equipment, publications and other research expenses is available as part of the project.

The Cryptography Research Group is led by Dr Paolo Palmieri and consists of 8 researchers at doctoral and post-doctoral level. The hired researcher will be encouraged to collaborate with other members of the group, and to take a mentoring role with some of the more junior researchers. There will also be ample opportunities to work with the group’s extensive network of international collaborations.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Informal inquiries can be made in confidence to Dr. Paolo Palmieri, at: p.palmieri@cs.ucc.ie
Applications should be submitted through the University portal at https://ore.ucc.ie/

More information: https://security.ucc.ie/vacancies.html

We are looking for two PhD students who wish to pursue research in applied cryptography. The positions are fully funded and the starting date is negotiable.

The candidates will work on topics including but not limited to:

• Cryptanalyzing existing cryptographic protocols in the literature and the industry
• Encrypted databases
• Distributed systems

Other research topics are possible upon negotiation.

If interested, please send an email (with a CV and cover letter) to Dr. Zichen Gui (Zichen.Gui@uga.edu).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Zichen Gui (Zichen dot Gui at uga dot edu)

The cryptography group at the University of Tartu, Estonia, has two openings for tenured lectureships (corresponding to the assistant professorship in the US) in cryptography. The first position is aimed at a person working in modern zero-knowledge proofs, zk-SNARKs, their construction, and security proofs. The person is expected to have a strong cryptography background and several publications in IACR or equivalent conferences. The second position is aimed at a person working at the intersection of coding theory and cryptography, and an interest in hash and code-based zk-SNARKs is appreciated. The person is expected to have a strong background either in coding-theory and cryptography (preferably both) with several publications in IACR or equivalent conferences in cryptography or equivalent venues in coding theory.

Helger Lipmaa leads the cryptography research group, but the department also has a strong coding theory group. Both applicants are expected to collaborate scientifically with the existing groups. Despite the name of the positions, they are research-heavy. We encourage outside activities, like consulting for ZK companies, as long as they are done via the university.

Please contact Helger Lipmaa if you have any questions.

Official application links with other relevant information are at https://ut.ee/en/job-offer/lecturer-cryptography and https://ut.ee/en/job-offer/lecturer-coding-theory-and-cryptography (two separate openings).

Application deadline: 01.11.2024

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Helger Lipmaa (firstname.lastname@gmail.com)

More information: https://crypto.cs.ut.ee/

CISPA is a world-leading research center that focuses on Information Security and Machine Learning at large. To expand and further strengthen our center, we are looking for

Tenure-Track Faculty in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (f/m/d)

All applicants are expected to grow a research team that pursues an internationally visible research agenda. To aid you in achieving this, CISPA provides institutional base funding for three full-time researcher positions and a generous budget for expenditures. Upon successful tenure evaluation, you will hold a position that is equivalent to an endowed full professorship at a top research university.

We invite applications of candidates with excellent track records in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, especially in (but not limited to) the fields of

Accountability and Authenticity

Causality

Fairness

Federated and Decentralized Learning

Foundations of Statistically Sound (Deep) Learning from Data

Human Factors of AI

Interpretability and Explainability,

Neuro-Symbolic Learning

Privacy

Reinforcement Learning

Robustness and Reliability

Sample- and Computationally Efficient Mining and Learning

Secure and Safe AI

CISPA values diversity and is committed to equality. We provide special dual-career support. We explicitly encourage female and diverse researchers to apply.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: scientific-recruiting@cispa.de

More information: https://jobs.cispa.saarland/de_DE/jobs/detail/tenure-track-faculty-in-artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning-f-m-d-2024-2025-254

CISPA is a world-leading research center that focuses on Information Security and Machine Learning at large. To expand and further strengthen our center, we are looking for

Tenure-Track Faculty in all areas related to Information Security (f/m/d)

All applicants are expected to grow a research team that pursues an internationally visible research agenda.

To aid you in achieving this, CISPA provides institutional base funding for three full-time researcher positions and a generous budget for expenditures. Upon successful tenure evaluation, you will hold a position that is equivalent to an endowed full professorship at a top research university.

We invite applications of candidates with excellent track records in all areas related to Information Security.

CISPA values diversity and is committed to equality. We provide special dual-career support. We explicitly encourage female and diverse researchers to apply.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: scientific-recruiting@cispa.de

More information: https://jobs.cispa.saarland/de_DE/jobs/detail/tenure-track-faculty-in-all-areas-related-to-information-security-f-m-d-2024-2025-255

We are looking for a strong candidate that would be interested in pursuing a PhD on privacy-preserving machine learning at Monash University (a world top 50 university) in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia (frequently ranked among the top 10 cities to live in the world).

Closing date for applications:

Contact: rafael.dowsley@monash.edu

 Related projects: HighLoAwallet: Crypto-biometric techniques and hardware-enabled solutions for self-sovereign identity wallets with high level of assurance. Hard-ID-wallet: Proof of concept of hardware security solutions required by the cryptography and biometrics of digital identity wallet. VIPS-ID: Verifiable, Private, Distributed, and Secure Identification of People and Things. LICORICE: reLIable and sCalable tOols foR self-sovereIgn identity and data proteCtion framework.  Period: 4 years, to apply until 20 October 2024, to start on December 2024. If interested, please submit your application (CV and motivations) or contact to: lumi@us.es (Prof. Iluminada Baturone) and arjona@imse-cnm.csic.es (Prof. Rosario Arjona)  Gross salary: 23.000 € (first year), 24.100 € (second and third years). The amount will be increased for the fourth year. And economic support for equipments, training programs, publications, conferences and research stays.  Key words: Cybersecurity, electronic transactions, digital identity, digital identity wallets, self-sovereign identities, privacy, crypto- biometrics, PUFs, hardware security, post-quantum cryptography, trusted execution, and mobile devices.  Objectives: Design of post-quantum crypto-biometric and hardware-enabled solutions to manage people identities with high level of assurance in the context of digital identity wallets. Technology transfer and research publications.  Profile: University Degree with at least 300 ECTS credits or Master in the area of Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity or similar. Strong interest in Cybersecurity from a hardware and crypto-biometric point of view. Programming skills. Good knowledge of mathematics (for cryptography), and signal and image processing (for biometrics). High-level in English. Self-motivation and commitment to do a Ph.D.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: If interested, please submit your application (CV and motivations) or contact to: lumi@us.es (Prof. Iluminada Baturone) and arjona@imse-cnm.csic.es (Prof. Rosario Arjona)

We are offering fully funded Ph.D opportunities at NUS-Singapore and the University of Sheffield, UK. The candidates will have opportunities to work in both Singapore and Sheffield (UK). Requirements for Ph.D. Position : •Completed Master’s degree (or equivalent) at a top university in information security, computer science, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a similar area. • Research experience (such as publishing papers as a first author in reputable venues) • Self-motivated, reliable, creative, can work in a team and want to do excellent research on challenging scientific problems with practical relevance. How to apply? Please send me your CV with detailed information, please send three of your best papers. Contact: Dr Prosanta Gope (p.gope@sheffield.ac.uk)

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr Prosanta Gope (p.gope@sheffield.ac.uk)

At the Department of Informatics, there is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position within the topic of cryptography and its applications to security of AI at the Selmer Center in Secure Communication. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years and is associated with financing from the University of Bergen. The position is open to either an incoming or an outgoing candidate, see LEAD AI mobility rules. Please see full listing.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Professor Lilya Budaghyan at the Department of Informatics, UiB, Lilya.Budaghyan@uib.no

More information: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/268343/lead-ai-postdoctoral-research-fellow-position-within-cryptography-and-security-of-ai

We are looking for 1-2 bright researchers with strong interest and suitable experience in any of the following research areas:

• Distributed cryptography: DKG, decentralised credentials with privacy properties
• Advanced encryption: algorithmic techniques for FHE and SNARKs, updatable encryption
• Secure computation: MPC techniques and protocol design, PSI
• PQC techniques for any of the aforementioned areas

Candidates will lead our research in ongoing / upcoming funded projects across the domains of decentralized digital identity, computing over encrypted data, and advanced post-quantum secure encryption, and can work closely with existing PhD students.

They will work closely with members of the Privacy and Applied Cryptography (PACY) lab, led by Prof. Mark Manulis, and the Quantum-Safe and Advanced Cryptography (QuSAC) lab, led by Prof. Daniel Slamanig. Candidates will benefit from our modern infrastructure and availability of funds to support own research. Also, Munich is amongst best places to live in Germany.

Positions are available for immediate start (~58k to 74k EUR p.a. depending on qualifications and experience). Initial contracts are for 1.5 - 2 years. (Due to the nature of funding restrictions on the eligibility may apply.)

Requirements:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) or PhD in Mathematics, Cryptography, or Computer Science with excellent grades
• Solid knowledge and demonstrable experience in any of the aforementioned research areas
• Post-doc candidates must have a strong track record (ideally with publications at IACR conferences and/or the top 4 security conferences) and good academic writing and presentation skills
• Experience with cryptographic implementations (desirable)
• Proficiency in English (essential) and German (desirable but not essential)

Applications (cover letter, CV, transcripts, contacts for references) can be emailed to Prof. Mark Manulis. Applications will be processed continuously until the positions are filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Mark Manulis (mark.manulis AT unibw.de)

More information: https://www.unibw.de/pacy-en/vacancies

The University of Luxembourg (UL) is seeking to hire a Post-doctoral fellow within the CryptoLux Group of the University of Luxembourg led by Prof. Alex Biryukov. The position is initially for two years, extendable up to five years. Yearly gross salary for a Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83K. The main application domains are:

• Cryptanalysis and Design of Symmetric Primitives (for ex. Lightweight/Ultra-lightweight)
• Algebraic and Arithmetization-friendly cryptography for ZK and MPC applications
• Post-quantum cryptography
• Privacy enchancing technologies

The main responsibility of the successful candidate would be to:

• Lead high-impact research in the fields of Cryptography and Privacy
• Perform teaching activities in fields of expertise at bachelor, master and PhD levels (max 90 hours/year, less in practice)
• Help with daily supervision of Ph.D and M.Sc. students
• Participate to the writing of research grants

Candidate profile:

• PhD degree in Computer Science or related fields (e.g., applied mathematics, etc.)
• Proven research track record (publications in A* venues in Cryptography or Information Security)
• Great communication skills
• Commitment, team working, interpersonal skills and a critical mind
• Good written and oral skills in English

Deadline for applications: 15-Nov 2024. Starting date: 1-Feb-2025. Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: http://emea3.mrted.ly/3qt46

More information: https://cryptolux.org/index.php/Vacancies

The successful candidate will join the CryptoLux team led by Prof. Alex Biryukov. He or she will contribute to a research project "Advanced Cryptography for Finance and Privacy (CryptoFin)", which is funded by the Luxembourgish Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR) through the CORE program. Position is initially for one year, extendable up to five years. Yearly gross salary for a Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83K. Candidates with research interests in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:

• Applied or symmetric cryptography
• Blockchain cryptography, cryptoeconomics, DeFi
• Anonymity and privacy, ZK, PETs

The main responsibility of the successful candidate would be to:

• Conduct, publish and present research results at the top conferences/journals
• Collaborate with the two Ph.D. students of the project
• Attract funding in cooperation with academic and industrial partners

Deadline for applications: 31-October 2024. Starting date: 1-Jan-2025

Closing date for applications:

Contact: http://emea3.mrted.ly/3p6l5

More information: https://cryptolux.org/index.php/Vacancies