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03 December 2019
École polytechnique, Palaiseau, France
Job Posting
Cap Gemini funds a chair « blockchains and B2B platforms » fostering research and teaching at École polytechnique. The Department of Computer Science at École Polytechnique thus welcomes applications for a post-doctoral research position (possibly completed with teaching) in the blockchain domain.
The chosen candidate will become a member of the cryptography teamteam «Grace», joint with INRIA, within the Department of Computer Science of École polytechnique. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in computer science and have demonstrated great ability in research and teaching. Candidates must present a scientific research project in relation to blockchains.
The mission of the accepted candidate will be to develop research, coordinate with PhD students and researchers of the team «Grace», and also support the activities of the chair, by outreaching to the blockchain network in Paris area, but also worldwide, and by supporting communication, PR, etc, of the chair « blockchains and B2B platform ». On his or her will, he can complement his activity by doing lectures, labs and student projects about blockchain platforms.
Through a fast and lightweight process the candidate will be hired for two years (which can be extended two more years) starting January 2020. The complementary teaching activity will complement the base salary.
Successful candidates will work at Ecole Polytechnique located in Palaiseau, Paris area, France.
Applicants must send to the contact address below a CV, their list of publications and a research project in blockchains.
Deadline for applications: November 4, 2019
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Daniel.Augot@inria.fr
More information: http://pages.saclay.inria.fr/daniel.augot/index-eng.html
University of Waterloo, Department of Combinatorics & Optimization
Job Posting
The Department of Combinatorics and Optimization (https://math.uwaterloo.ca/co) in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo invites applications for three tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. Associate or Full Professors with tenure will be considered in special cases that enhance the research and teaching needs of the Department. We welcome candidates in the research areas of algebraic combinatorics, continuous optimization, cryptography, discrete optimization, and graph theory, with algebraic combinatorics and algebraic graph theory being focus areas for at least one of the positions.
A Ph.D. degree and evidence of excellence in research and teaching are required. Successful applicants are expected to maintain an active program of research, to attract and supervise graduate students, and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. The salary range for the position is $105,000 to $155,000. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. The effective date of appointment is July 1 2020.
Interested individuals should apply using the MathJobs site (www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/14594). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and up to three reprints/preprints. In addition, at least three reference letters should be submitted. Closing date for receipt of applications is December 1, 2019.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will receive priority in the recruitment process.
Closing date for applications:
Contact:
Questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, eligibility, or a request for accommodation during the hiring process, please contact combopt@uwaterloo.ca or Chaitanya Swamy, Chair, Department of Combinatorics and Optimization, University of Waterloo.
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Job Posting
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. Le Su, le.su (at) ntu.edu.sg
Villanova University
Job Posting
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. Jiafeng Xie Email: jiafeng.xie@villanova.edu
More information: https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/engineering/departments/ece/facultyStaff/biodetail.html?mail=jiafeng.xie@villanova.
TU Darmstadt
Job Posting
Topics of particular interest include (but are not limited to):
- Secure cryptographic implementations
- Leakage/tamper resilient cryptography
- Distributed cryptography
- Blockchains and cryptocurrencies
The application must include a curriculum vitae, a short research statement, and names of references about the applicant and her/his work. The candidate shall be able to show solid expertise in cryptography/IT Security illustrated in form of publications at top crypto/security venues such as CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, ASIACRYPT, TCC, PKC, CHES, FC, ACM CCS, IEEE S&P, USENIX Security, NDSS etc.
The positions are available immediately and salary is internationally competitive based on the TU Darmstadt’s wage agreement (TV-TUD) and includes social benefits. TU Darmstadt offers excellent working environment in the heart of the Rhein-Main area, and has a strong institute for research on IT security with more than 300 researchers working on all aspects of cybersecurity.
Review of applications starts immediately until the positions are filled.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Sebastian Faust (sebastian.faust@cs.tu-darmstadt.de)
University of South Florida, The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Tampa, FL, USA.
Job Posting
Trustworthy and Scalable Blockchains in the Post-Quantum Era
- New cryptographic schemes for consensus and distributed transactions in Blockchains
- Practical quantum-safe cryptographic deployments for Blockchains
- Lightweight cryptography for IoT
- Efficient cryptography for unmanned aerial systems
- Searchable encryption, Oblivious RAM, and multi-party computation
- Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
- Adversarial Machine Learning
- Practical aspects of Post-Quantum Cryptography
- A BS degree in ECE/CS with a high-GPA
- Very good programming skills (e.g., C, C++), familiarity with Linux
- MS degree in ECE/CS/Math is a big plus. Publications in security and privacy are highly desirable
- Transcripts
- Curriculum vitae
- Three reference letters (send by referees)
- Research statement
- GRE and TOEFL
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. Attila A. Yavuz
Email: attilaayavuz@usf.edu
Webpage : http://www.csee.usf.edu/~attilaayavuz/
More information: http://www.csee.usf.edu/~attilaayavuz/article/PositionDescrption_at_USF.pdf
Rambus Cryptography Research
Job Posting
Rambus is seeking for a dynamic, highly motivated, experienced Senior Security Engineer. The ideal candidate will be team oriented, highly skilled on side-channel analysis, fault analysis, and digital design relating on security ICs in deep nanometer technology nodes. In addition, She/he possesses an in-depth knowledge of front-end digital design process and related design flows.
Responsibilities- Design and implement secure cryptographic hardware IP blocks as part of cryptography research’s security IP portfolio.
- Implement fault and side-channel analysis countermeasures and verify resistance to state-of-the-art attack techniques
- Invent, patent and publish new techniques in the fields of DPA countermeasures, fault resistance and efficient hardware designs
- Support FAEs, customers, and Rambus sales and marketing team in Europe and Asia and work closely with our offices in Sunnyvale, San Francisco, and Bangalore
- Collaborate with different teams to support all technical aspects of the sales cycle
- Represent Rambus CRD at international workshops, conferences and trade shows.
- Author technical collateral and whitepapers on CRD’s cryptographic hardware technologies
Please see the link for the list of qualifications and application
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Begul Bilgin (bbilgin [at] rambus.com) for informal inquiries
More information: https://careers.rambus.com/jobs/hardware-security-engineer-rotterdam-netherlands
King Khaled University. Abha, Saudi Arabia
Job Posting
Salary:
The University offers a competitive salary based on qualification, professional experience, and the position offered.Common Benefits:
- Free visa.
- Tax-free salary
- 60-days annually paid vacation.
- Annual air tickets for up to 4 family members to home country.
- Free Medical Services for all family members at all government hospitals.
- Children Education Allowance (Terms and Conditions apply).
- Annual housing allowance (Terms and Conditions apply).
- Furniture allowance upon arrival (Terms and Conditions apply).
- Weekends (Friday and Saturday) are off.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. Sarah abu Ghazalah iscsu@kku.edu.sa
ConsenSys (PegaSys)
Job Posting
We are seeking applied researchers from a variety of backgrounds who are able to think deeply and creatively about protocol-level blockchain challenges and translate that work into practical outputs for PegaSys, enterprises seeking to use Ethereum and the wider blockchain community. Areas in which we are working include, but are by no means limited to:
- Consensus protocols
- Scalability techniques
- Formal methods
- Gossip protocols and peer-to-peer protocols more in general
- Applications of Cryptography
- Zero-knowledge-proofs
- Blockchain privacy protocols and permissioning
- Game theory and cryptoeconomic design
- Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics Master degree. PhD is a bonus.
- Strong familiarity with advanced computer science and mathematical concepts
- Expertise in using formal methods especially in the context of analysing distributed systems
- Capable of articulating theories and related proof in a language suitable for scientific publication. Track record of previous scientific publications is a bonus.
- Well versed in analysing existing code in a number of languages including Java, Go, Rust, etc.
- Capable of deep and creative thinking.
- Have a drive for excellence and quality
- Passionate about blockchain consensus protocol research and blockchain technology in general
- Previous experience either in leading small/me
ConsenSys is focused on building and scaling tools and software products for the Ethereum blockchain. Our mission is to use these solutions to empower decentralized networks for social, political, and business related use cases.
About PegaSys:
The Protocol Engineering Group (PegaSys) team within ConsenSys creates and contributes to the software which operates Ethereum networks from the public chain to
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Please apply at https://consensys.net/open-roles/1522894/
More information: https://consensys.net/open-roles/1522894/
IAIK, TU-Graz, Austria
Job Posting
We are looking for PhD students and PostDocs to support our growth in the areas of privacy-preserving machine learning and data analytics.
For PhD students we expect a strong background in math, computer science or related areas. Background in machine learning, data science, security, cryptography or privacy is a plus.
For PostDocs, demonstrating a track record related to privacy-preserving machine learning or data analytics, or the underlying techniques, is expected.
We offer competitive salaries and an environment with motivated researchers and lots of professional development opportunities. Applications are considered until positions are filled.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Use ppml-jobs@iaik.tugraz.at to contact Christian Rechberger for further information or submitting application material.
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Job Posting
- tool aided cryptanalysis, such as MILP, CP, SAT
- machine learning aided cryptanalysis and designs
- privacy-preserving orientated designs
- quantum attacks
- cryptanalysis against SHA-3 and AES
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. Jian Guo, guojian@ntu.edu.sg
More information: http://team.crypto.sg
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Job Posting
Temasek Laboratories @ NTU is seeking to appoint a Research Scientist in Hardware Assurance. Research areas of interest include failure analysis of digital devices, hardware security analysis and digital forensic science. The successful candidate will:
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• Carry out hardware security analysis using failure analysis tools
• Develop new hardware security analysis techniques or approach using existing equipment
• Collaborate with local and international partners
• Literature survey and article publications in Internationally reputed Journals/Conferences
• Write progress report and make presentation to funding agency
• Provide technical support to the team.
• Possess a Ph.D. degree in Electrical/ Electronics/Computer Engineering or related field
• Have experience in hardware security analysis
• Strong background in semiconductor materials and device physics is preferred
• Experience in circuit design, prototyping and testing of mobile devices is preferred
• Programming experience is preferred
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to contribute to Journal/Conference papers with good presentation skills.
• Possess skills in design of experiments for quick trouble shooting.
• Able to plan and organize well and adhere to deadlines.
• Good teamwork
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr Liu Qing
- liuqing@ntu.edu.sg
Nanyang Technological University
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Job Posting
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or closely related discipline, and should demonstrate a strong commitment and capacity to initiate new funded research as well as to expand, complement, and collaborate with existing research programs in the OSU College of Engineering and beyond. Furthermore, applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, including developing new courses related to their research expertise. Applicants are also expected to mentor students and promote equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Mike Rosulek: rosulekm@eecs.oregonstate.edu
More information: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/80403
The University of Sheffield, Department of Computer Science
Job Posting
Users may enjoy a diversity of assisted services, personalised applications and targeted recommendations. However, spread concerns about user’s privacy are arising, mainly due to this massive collection of data.
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to work in one of the following areas of cybersecurity:
We look favourably on applicants who can demonstrate a knowledge of cryptography, machines learning, information security and who have strong programming and mathematical skills.
Within your statement, please make sure to discuss which area of research you are interested in and your academic background to support this. In the first instance candidates can discuss applications with Dr Nesrine Kaaniche via email (n.kaaniche@sheffield.ac.uk).
Required Qualifications:
Good first degree in Computer Science If English is not your first language, you must have an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in each component.
Funding Details:
The studentship will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU rate and provide an annual stipend at the standard RCUK rates for three and a half years. The studentship is available from September 2019
Closing date for applications:
Contact: To apply for the studentship, applicants need to apply directly to the University of Sheffield using the online application system. Please name Dr Nesrine Kaaniche as your proposed supervisor.
TalTech, Department of Computer System; Tallinn, Estonia
Job Posting
Requirements: We are looking for motivated individuals with a strong background in circuit design. Having a PhD degree is mandatory for this position, but candidates close to the completion of a PhD are also encouraged to apply. Previous expertise on Hardware Security is desirable. The candidates are expected to have the following core skills: Ability to describe digital circuitry (preferably in Verilog), Ability to write C++/python scripts for building small EDA tools, Familiarity w/ Cadence tools for IC design (Genus, Innovus, Tempus, Virtuoso, etc.), Strong writing and communicating skills (English) that are compatible with an entry-level research position.
Other skills are considered a plus: Familiarity with EDA tools from other vendors (Calibre, ICC, DC, etc.), Hands-on experience with tapeouts of digital ICs, In-depth understanding of hardware/software boundaries and security implications, In-depth understanding of crypto algorithms and their hardware implementations, Publication(s) in topics related to IC design and security, Experience on writing grant proposals and managing research projects
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Please submit your CV to Prof. Pagliarini by email (sanasc@ttu.ee) using the subject ‘Postdoc in Hardware Security’. Candidates with adequate backgrounds will be invited to interview over Skype. This position has an immediate start date.
More information: https://www.mendeley.com/careers/job/7310393/postdoctoral-researcher-in-hardware-security/
TalTech, Department of Computer System; Tallinn, Estonia
Job Posting
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Please submit your CV and transcripts to Prof. Pagliarini by email (sanasc@ttu.ee) using the subject ‘PhD in Hardware Security’. Candidates with adequate backgrounds will be invited to interview over Skype.
More information: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BTY880/phd-positions-in-hardware-security
Shield Lab of Huawei International
Job Posting
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. Wu Shuang email: wu.shuang@huawei.com
More information: https://www.huawei.com/en/
University of Mannheim, Germany and University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
Job Posting
Two Research Assistants
for a collaboration project on
Privacy-Preserving Record Linkage.
Your key responsibilities: Scientific collaboration within the project of the German Research Foundation (DFG) Development of realistic attack scenarios for the combination of personal data and algorithms to prevent such attacks. In this interdisciplinary project between the two universities, methods for privacy-preserving linkage of sensitive personal data, such as patient data, are investigated and improved. The opportunity for further scientific qualification with the possibility of acquiring a PhD is offered.
Your profile: University degree in Computer Science, Computational Social Science or Statistics of at least 8 semesters. Required are programming skills, interest in the development of algorithms and discrete mathematics. In-depth knowledge of cryptography, computer security or mathematical game theory is of advantage.
- Occupation date: As soon as possible
- Duration of contract: 36 months
- Working time: Full-time position
- Payment: Pay group E 13 TV-L (min. 3800€/month)
The University of Mannheim and the University of Duisburg-Essen pursue the goal of promoting the diversity of their members. They aim to increase the proportion of women in scientific staff and therefore invite women with relevant qualifications to apply. Women with the same qualifications will be given preferential treatment in accordance with the state equality laws. Applications from suitable severely disabled and similar persons within the meaning of § 2 Para. 3 SGB IX are welcome.
Closing date for applications: 31 December 2019
Contact: Please send your application with the usual documents by e-mail to:
Prof. Dr. Rainer Schnell, e-mail: sekretariat.schnell (at) uni-due.de
PQShield Ltd.
Job Posting
We invite established Cryptography Engineers to join our development team. Candidates are expected to have a minimum of 3 years of experience in designing, implementing (production quality code), evaluating, and benchmarking various types of cryptosystems (i.e. public and symmetric key algorithms and cryptographic protocols).
You are not afraid to learn new mathematical concepts and have instincts for solid security engineering and elegant architectural design. Since our work is groundbreaking in many ways, our engineering roles require an inquisitive and creative mind (textbooks on post-quantum cryptographic engineering are yet to be written). Enthusiastic and skilful computer programmers are welcome and we encourage new research.
Experience with cryptographic libraries (e.g. OpenSSL and derivatives) is essential. Skills related to systems programming (Rust, C), network programming, mobile and embedded systems (ARM, RISC-V), hardware-software codesign (Verilog, VHDL), and even web application frameworks are beneficial.
The company is offering very competitive packages (including share option scheme, relocation, private health insurance, etc.).
To apply, please send your CV to jobs (at) pqshield.com
Deadline for applications is 15th of August 2019.
Closing date for applications: 15 August 2019
Contact: For informal enquiries, please contact Ali El Kaafarani on elkaafarani (at) pqshield.com
More information: https://pqshield.com
PQShield Ltd.
Job Posting
We invite established Cryptography Engineers to join our development team. Candidates are expected to have a minimum of 3 years of experience in designing, implementing (production quality code), evaluating, and benchmarking various types of cryptosystems (i.e. public and symmetric key algorithms and cryptographic protocols).
You are not afraid to learn new mathematical concepts and have instincts for solid security engineering and elegant architectural design. Since our work is groundbreaking in many ways, our engineering roles require an inquisitive and creative mind (textbooks on post-quantum cryptographic engineering are yet to be written). Enthusiastic and skilful computer programmers are welcome and we encourage new research.
Experience with cryptographic libraries (e.g. OpenSSL and derivatives) is essential. Skills related to systems programming (Rust, C), network programming, mobile and embedded systems (ARM, RISC-V), hardware-software codesign (Verilog, VHDL), and even web application frameworks are beneficial.
The company is offering very competitive packages (including share option scheme, relocation, private health insurance, etc.).
To apply, please send your CV to jobs (at) pqshield.com
Multiple vacancies are available and deadline for applications is 7th of August 2019.
Closing date for applications: 7 August 2019
Contact: For informal enquiries, contact Ali El Kaafarani on elkaafarani (at) pqshield.com