International Association
for Cryptologic Research

Do you live in the terminal? Do you like programming? Do you enjoy tinkering with rando embedded devices? Do you have a passion for security geared towards one or more of these topics?

• side-channel analysis
• applied cryptography
• software security
• hardware-assisted security

If so, this might be the right opportunity for you! The Platform Security Laboratory (PLATSEC) resides in the Department of Cybersecurity at RIT, and is affiliated with RIT's Global Cybersecurity Institute (GCI). This is a 12-month appointment, with possible extensions contingent upon funding. The start date is flexible, but aimed at January or February 2025.

To apply, please e-mail your motivation letter and CV.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Billy Brumley (bbbics AT rit DOT edu)

More information: https://www.rit.edu/cybersecurity/

There is an open call for a postdoctoral position at the Department of Mathematics at the University of Genova (Italy) in Algebra/Geometry and their applications to Cryptography. The position is funded by the PRIN 2022 Grant, "Mathematical Primitives for Post-Quantum Digital Signatures." It is a one-year position, with no teaching obligations and some research funds. The expected start date is February 2, 2025, with limited flexibility. The annual gross salary is approximately €23,250. ​The selected candidate will work under my supervision and will be encouraged to develop their own research program. Strong familiarity with one or more of the following areas is expected: Commutative Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Computational Algebra systems (particularly Macaulay2 and Magma), and Cryptography. ​The deadline for applications is November 8, 2024, at 12:00 PM (Italian time). ​Please ensure that your application includes a brief research statement (maximum 1 page), all publications (including preprints and your PhD thesis), and any relevant documents or information. Be sure to complete Forms B and C, as indicated in the application. While letters of recommendation are not mandatory, they are highly appreciated and may be sent directly to me. ​Feel free to contact me for further information. Please note that interviews (conducted via Skype) are scheduled for December 13, 2024, beginning at 14:00. Shortlisted applicants will be notified a few days in advance.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Alessio Caminata (​alessio.caminata@unige.it)

More information: https://alessiocaminata.wixsite.com/alca/post-doc

Several fully-funded PhD student openings for Fall 2025 are available in cryptography, computer security, privacy, and blockchain-based systems at the University of Connecticut (UConn), School of Computing, led by Prof. Ghada Almashaqbeh.

The positions provide a great opportunity for students with interest in interdisciplinary projects that combine knowledge from various fields towards the design of secure systems and protocols. We target real-world and timely problems and aim to develop secure and practical solutions backed by rigorous foundations and efficient implementations/thorough performance testing (with a focus on large-scale distributed systems, including privacy, scalability and interoperability of blockchain-based systems, and applied cryptographic protocols in general). We are also interested in theoretical projects that contribute in devising new models in Cryptography and Privacy (such as MPC, authentication, and zero-knowledge proofs).

For more information about our current and previous projects please check https://ghadaalmashaqbeh.github.io/research/. For interested students, please send your CV to ghada@uconn.edu and provide any relevant information about your research interests, and relevant skills and background.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Ghada Almashaqbeh, ghada@uconn.edu

More information: https://ghadaalmashaqbeh.github.io/research/

The newly established junior research group on Computer-Aided Verification of Physical Security Properties (CAVE) is looking for excellent Ph.D. candidates in the area of hardware security, particularly (but not limited to) those specialized in:

• Computer-Aided Security Verification: We explore how to perform efficient pre-silicon security verification with respect to physical implementation attacks (Side-Channel Analysis / Fault-Injection Analysis).
• Physical Implementation Attacks: We deepen the (theoretical) understanding of active and passive physical implementation attacks to build formal attacker models for security verification.
• Secure Hardware Design: We investigate how to build secure hardware circuits that can resist physical implementation attacks.

If you are interested in applying, please send an email to Dr. Pascal Sasdrich (pascal.sasdrich@rub.de) with the following documents in a single PDF (max. 10 MB) and subject line Application for PhD position:

1. Your CV, including a transcript of records.
2. A brief cover letter describing your research interests.
3. Contact details of 2-3 potential references.

HGI and RUB stand for a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture and promote equal opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from members of any underrepresented group in our research area. In particular, we invite and motivate women and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Pascal Sasdrich (pascal.sasdrich@rub.de)

The research group of the computer engineering section of the department of Design Computer Sciences and Design (DCSM) at Hochschule RheinMain University of Applied Sciences (HSRM) is currently looking for a PhD student for exciting research opportunities. We are seeking for motivated individuals interested in Automotive Security, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), and crypto agility. Our group is engaged in several ongoing and recently granted projects funded by prominent agencies such as BMBF (Federal Ministry of Education and Research). The vacant PhD position is funded by the BMBF. It focused on crypto agility and the long-term security strategies together with PQC in modern vehicles. This project addresses critical challenges in future-proofing automotive security against emerging quantum threats. If you are passionate about cutting-edge cybersecurity research and wish to contribute to the advancement of secure automotive technologies, we encourage you to apply.

Your profile:

• Master’s degree with excellent grades in IT security, computer science, or a similar field
• Extensive knowledge in embedded or IT security and cryptographic engineering
• Proficient programming skills
• Knowledge in (post-quantum) cryptography, key management, and automotive security and technologies
• Excellent English skills, German skills are beneficial
• Motivated, reliable, creative, and able to work independently

For any questions about this position, please contact Marc Stöttinger at marc.stoettinger@hs-rm.de

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Marc Stöttinger

The Computer Science Research Centre at the University of Surrey is seeking to recruit an outstanding Research Fellow in the field of applied cryptography and trusted computing for a full-time position. This is a fixed-term appointment for 36 months. The expected start date is Monday 6th January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post holder will be contributing to an EU-funded research project “Continuum of Trust: Increased Path Agility and Trustworthy Device and Service Provisioning” (the project’s short name is CASTOR). The project aims to develop security, privacy and trust for connected devices. The main responsibility of the post holder will be in the design and development of new cryptographic protocols for trusted computing and secure systems, including verifiable credentials, attribute-based cryptography, anonymous signatures, remote attestation, and distributed ledger technologies. The position offers a platform for the research fellow to develop skills to become an independent researcher. The successful candidate will work under the direction of Professor Liqun Chen and Dr Chaoyun Li. The research fellow will also work with the other colleagues of the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security and collaborate with the other partners of the CASTOR project consortium. More details see https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=051224

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Professor Liqun Chen at liqun.chen@surrey.ac.uk or Dr Chaoyun Li at c.li@surrey.ac.uk.

More information: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=051224

We are seeking a dedicated Proof Systems Integration Engineer to work on cutting-edge ZK-rollup, zkVM, and bridge technologies that we believe are crucial for advancing ZK adoption. The engineering team at Fermah operates with shared accountability and without traditional hierarchy.As an early team member, you will help define not only the technical direction of our integrations but also the values and culture of our company. You will have the freedom and autonomy to influence the trajectory of our platform while bringing your ideas and technical expertise to life. You’ll be tasked with complex and rewarding challenges.This is an exceptional opportunity for you to take ownership of key integrations, drive tangible results, and gain invaluable experience working in one of the most exciting sectors within crypto. Responsibilities: - Integrating proof systems (zkVMs, Rollups, Bridges, etc.) in Rust - Enhancing existing integrations (e.g., adding CUDA support, multi-machine proof generation orchestration) - Writing clean, efficient, and testable Rust code following best practices What You Bring: - 1-2 years of experience in Rust - Familiarity with different proof systems, zkVMs, ZK-rollups, bridges, etc - Strong communication and collaboration skills with an ownership mindset - Relevant open-source contributions in the field are a huge plus Benefits: - Competitive salary and equity - Take-what-you-need vacation - Opportunity to work with a driven, talented, dedicated team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a strong positive impact - Culture built upon mutual respect, empathy, excellence and delivery

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Anna Riabokon

More information: https://www.notion.so/fermah/Proof-Systems-Integration-Engineer-1209ff1f0acb8069beb7c6ee8db7afe6?pvs=4

We are seeking a dedicated Cryptography Research Intern to work on cutting-edge ZK-rollup, zkVM, and bridge technologies that we believe are crucial for advancing ZK adoption. The engineering team at Fermah operates with shared accountability and without traditional hierarchy.As an early team member, you will help define not only the technical direction of our integrations but also the values and culture of our company. You will have the freedom and autonomy to influence the trajectory of our platform while bringing your ideas and technical expertise to life. You’ll be tasked with complex and rewarding challenges.This is an exceptional opportunity for you to take ownership of key integrations, drive tangible results, and gain invaluable experience working in one of the most exciting sectors within crypto. Responsibilities: - Reading technical papers on cryptographic protocols, such as MPC, ZKPs - Contributing to the design and refinement of cryptographic protocols - Writing blogs, papers and documentation to explain complex cryptographic ideas - Code up proof of concepts What You Bring: - Very strong background in mathematics and cryptography with deep knowledge of proof systems - Solid understanding of secure multi-party computation - Ability to translate research and technical specifications into proof-of-concepts - Problem-solving skills with a collaborative and ownership-driven mindset - Experience in Rust is a plus Benefits: - Competitive salary and equity - Take-what-you-need vacation - Opportunity to work with a driven, talented, dedicated team that

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Anna Riabokon

More information: https://www.notion.so/fermah/Cryptography-Research-Intern-1239ff1f0acb80a89565f695d2e23875?pvs=4

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