IACR News
If you have a news item you wish to distribute, they should be sent to the communications secretary. See also the events database for conference announcements.
Here you can see all recent updates to the IACR webpage. These updates are also available:
03 December 2019
Clemson University, School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences; Clemson, SC, USA
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Shuhong Gao and Felice Manganiello
More information: https://apply.interfolio.com/64632
Clemson University, School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences; Clemson, SC, USA
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Shuhong Gao and Felice Manganiello
More information: http://apply.interfolio.com/68381
Calibra Research (Blockchain)
Calibra is building a hub of financial services, products and solutions that connect everyone, everywhere, creating greater opportunity for all. Its technical foundation is the open-sourced Libra blockchain network. Libra’s mission is to create a simple, borderless global currency and financial ecosystem that empowers billions of people. Calibra Research is the research arm of Calibra, and is of great importance due to the cutting-edge nature of the technical challenges and Calibra’s openness to scrutiny.
The cryptography team at Calibra Research is seeking research scientists/engineers and PhD interns (summer 2020) with expertise in all aspects of cryptography including but not limited to public-key cryptography, secure multiparty computation, zero-knowledge proofs, authenticated data structures, and privacy-enhancing technologies. The ideal candidates will have a keen interest in producing new science to advance this interdisciplinary fields, as well as supporting the productization of their results.Closing date for applications:
Contact: Paymanm@fb.com
University of York, Department of Computer Science, York, UK
Research supervision
If successful, you will conduct your research under the supervision of the Director of the York Interdisciplinary Centre for Cyber Security and the Chair of Cyber Security Professor Delaram Kahrobaei: https://www.cs.york.ac.uk/people/?search=kahrobaei& http://www.cs.york.ac.uk/security
Award funding
If successful, you will be supported for three years. Funding includes: ● £15,009 (2019/20 rate) per year stipend ● Home/EU tuition fees ● RTSG (training/consumables/travel) provision
Funding requirements
To be considered for this funding you must: ● meet the entrance requirements for a PhD in Computer Science ● be eligible to pay home/EU fees
We will look favourably on applicants that can demonstrate knowledge of cryptography, algebra, quantum computation, artificial intelligence, computational complexity, and who have strong programming and mathematical skills.
Apply for this studentship
1. Apply to study ● You must apply online for a full-time PhD in Computer Science. ● You must quote the project title Post-quantum Algebraic Cryptography in your application. ● There is no need to write a full formal research proposal (2,000-3,000 words) in your application to study as this studentship is for a specific project.
2. Provide a personal statement. As part of your application please provide a personal statement of 500-1,000 words with your initial thoughts on the research topic.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted all year round. The start date for the studentship will October 2020.
Closing date for applications:
Contact:
Project enquiries
Professor Delaram Kahrobaei, Chair of Cyber Security (delaram.kahrobaei@york.ac.uk): the Director of the York Interdisciplinary Centre for Cyber Security
Application enquiries
cs-pg-admissions@york.ac.uk
CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security
The CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security provides a unique work environment that offers the advantages of a university department and a research laboratory alike. As the latest member of the Helmholtz Association, the largest research organization in Germany, CISPA has embarked on a mission: to rethink the digitalized world of the future from the ground up and make it safer through innovative cutting-edge research. In the medium term, the center will grow to more than 800 employees with not less than 60 Faculty and research group leaders. Faculty receive extremely competitive institutional funding, enjoy academic freedom, and build and lead their team of young researchers, and are granted the opportunity to teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
A doctoral degree in computer science or related areas and an outstanding research track record are required. Applicants are expected to pursue an internationally visible research agenda, and to build up their research team. Candidates for senior positions must be internationally renowned scientists.
CISPA offers two main types of faculty positions.
Tenure track: these positions are intended for candidates with excellent research credentials and the potential to pursue a program of innovative research. The positions are comparable to tenure-track positions at a leading university, and come with two full time research staff positions and generous support for other expenses.
Tenured: these positions are intended for established leading researchers with an outstanding scientific track record, and can be compared to an endowed chair at a leading university.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their complete application by November 15, 2019 for full consideration. However, applications will continue to be accepted until December 10, 2019. Qualified candidates should apply using the secure application form (https://faculty.jobs.cispa.saarland).
Closing date for applications:
Contact: scientific-recruiting@cispa.saarland
More information: https://faculty.jobs.cispa.saarland/
Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany
Job Description
The Candidate is expected to perform scientific research in the area of cryptography and to contribute to the teaching, research, and administrative tasks of the group. The research focus associated to the position is primarily in (but not limited to) the area of Symmetric-Key Cryptographic Design for Decentralized Protocols, such as IoT protocols. Specifically, the design of provably-secure Authenticated Encryption schemes (AEAD) that are lightweight and resist side channel attacks, and the security analysis of IoT protocols. This includes theoretical and foundational aspects of symmetric-key cryptographic primitives. The position is based in Darmstadt and will involve international travel to conduct and present research. We provide an optimal working environment and support the researcher to publish results at leading international conferences and journals. The position is initially offered for a duration of three years with the possibility of extending it further. The starting date is as soon as possible.
Your Profile
- Completed a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with good grades in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.
- Solid mathematical background and good problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in English, both verbal and written, and good communication skills.
- Motivated to conduct research work and able to work independently.
- Proficiency in computer programming, computer networks, Latex, and system administration are considered beneficial but not necessary.
Please submit your application in English consisting of a motivation letter stating why you are interested and qualify for the position, your current curriculum vitae including two references, and copies of relevant certificates and detailed transcripts with grades.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Jean Paul Degabriele
Max Planck Institute for Cybersecurity and Privacy
A doctoral degree in computer science or related areas and an outstanding research record are required. Successful candidates are expected to build a team and pursue a highly visible research agenda, both independently and in collaboration with other groups.
Germany's 80+ Max Planck Institutes have an established record of world-class, foundational research in the sciences, technology, and the humanities. The institutes offer a unique environment that combines the best aspects of a university department and a research laboratory: Faculty enjoy full academic freedom, lead a team of doctoral students and post-docs, and have the opportunity to teach university courses; at the same time, they enjoy ongoing institutional funding in addition to third-party funds, a technical infrastructure unrivaled for an academic institution, as well as internationally competitive compensation.
We maintain an international and diverse work environment and seek applications from outstanding researchers worldwide. The working language is English; knowledge of the German language is not required for a successful career at the institutes.
Qualified candidates should apply on our application website (apply.cis.mpg.de). To receive full consideration, applications should be received by December 15th, 2019. The Max Planck Society wishes to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore explicitly encouraged to apply. The Max Planck Society is also committed to increasing the number of employees with severe disabilities in its workforce. Applications from persons with severe disabilities are expressly desired. The initial tenure-track appointment is for five years; it can be extended to seven years based on a midterm evaluation in the fourth year. A permanent contract can be awarded upon a successful tenure evaluation in the
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Christof Paar
More information: http://apply.cis.mpg.de/
University of Waterloo
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Anwar Hasan - ahasan@uwaterloo.ca
IMDEA Software Institute, Madrid, Spain
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with researchers to work on developing and experimenting novel cryptographic protocols with applications to blockchains and decentralized systems. The candidates should have keen interest in: learning about cutting-edge cryptographic results (e.g., zero-knowledge proofs, computation on encrypted data) and integrating them into real software; tackling the challenges of scalability related to implementing advanced cryptographic protocols.
Requirements- A MS in computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline
- In-depth knowledge of cryptography (e.g., has taken a university course)
- Strong skills in math (number theory, algebra) and algorithms
- Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Rust
- Previous experience with implementation of cryptographic protocols
- Familiarity with the UNIX command line and developer tools (e.g., git, svn)
- Familiarity with reading cryptography research papers will be considered positively.
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. For this position, there is some flexibility in having this position full-time or part-time. The starting date is flexible, ideally at the beginning of 2020.
How to apply? The application requires a CV and possibly the names of 2-3 persons that can provide references about you and your work. Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/ using reference code 2019-10-programmer-crypto. Deadline for applications is December 15th, 2019. Review of applications will begin immediately.Closing date for applications:
Contact: For enquiries about the position, please contact Dario Fiore (dario dot fiore at imdea dot org).
More information: https://software.imdea.org/open_positions/2019-10-programmer-crypto.html
IMDEA Software Institute, Madrid, Spain
The IMDEA Software Institute invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of Cryptography.
The successful candidate will work on the analysis and design of provably-secure cryptographic protocols. Topics of particular interest for this position include: zero-knowledge proofs (and zkSNARKs more specifically), blockchains and decentralized systems.
Who should apply?Applicants should have already completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline. Applicants should have solid expertise in cryptography and an excellent research track record demonstrated by publications at major cryptography/security venues. Programming experience will be also highly valued.
Working at IMDEA SoftwareThe 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.
DatesThe starting date is flexible, ideally at the beginning of 2020.
How to apply?Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/ using reference code 2019-10-postdoc-crypto. Deadline for applications is December 15th, 2019. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: For enquiries about the position, contact: Dario Fiore (dario dot fiore at imdea dot org)
NYU Shanghai; Shanghai, China
NYU Shanghai is currently inviting applications for two tenured/tenure-track positions at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor in Computer Science.
The first position is in theoretical computer science, with a special focus on cryptography and algorithms.
The second position is open to all subfields of computer science including but not limited to systems, networking, graphics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, human-computer interaction, and visualization.
Terms of employment at NYU Shanghai are comparable to U.S. institutions with respect to research start-up funds and compensation, and they include housing subsidies and educational subsidies for children. Faculty may also spend time at NYU New York and other sites of the NYU Global Network, engaging in both research and teaching.
Applicants may apply via Interfolio here: https://apply.interfolio.com/68669.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: NYU Shanghai Faculty Recruitment (shanghai.faculty.recruitment@nyu.edu).
More information: https://apply.interfolio.com/68669
IAIK, TU Graz, Austria
For a new tenure-track opening, we are broadly looking for candidates with an excellent track record in security, privacy, or cryptology.
Salary is internationally competitive. Depending on the candidate there is flexibility for fast-tracking, dual-career hiring, etc. The formal text of the current opening incl. instructions to apply can be found here:
https://www.tugraz.at/fakultaeten/infbio/news/jobs-grants-calls/tenure-track-professor-in-information-security/
Closing date for applications:
Contact: christian.rechberger@iaik.tugraz.at or stefan.mangard@iaik.tugraz.at, for informal inquiries.
More information: https://www.tugraz.at/fakultaeten/infbio/news/jobs-grants-calls/tenure-track-professor-in-information-security/
Radboud University, The Netherlands
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Peter Schwabe, peter@cryptojedi.org
More information: https://www.ru.nl/werken-bij/vacature/details-vacature/?recid=1065384&doel=embed&taal=nl
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Post description. The PhD student will work under the supervision of a member of the CSE faculty on topics related to applied cybersecurity. Areas include, but not limited to: applied cryptography, malware analysis, intrusion detection, privacy-preserving machine learning and security in quantum computing. The student will have the opportunity to work interdisciplinary environment and get involved in external collaborations with other academic institutions and industry partners.
Duration. The scholarship is for 3 years, and can be extended for one extra year.
Requirements. Candidates are expected to have completed a Master’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 (or equivalent). English proficiency test and GRE are also required.
Scholarship. HBKU PhD scholarships provide the following: 80% fees waiver, accommodation, monthly stipends (approx. 23,000 USD per annum)
Deadline. 8 Nov. 2019, applications received after the closing date will be considered until the position is filled.
Apply and further information. For further information and to apply, please send CV, transcripts, research statement and cover letter to: smalkuwari@hbku.edu.qa
About HBKU . Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) is an emerging research University that acts as a catalyst for transformative change in Qatar and the region while having global impact. The information and Computing Technology (ICT) division within the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) has 20 full-time faculty, 17 post-doctoral researchers and over 50 PhD students working mainly on areas related to cybersecurity and data science.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. Saif Al-Kuwari: smalkuwari@hbku.edu.qa
CWI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
You find inspiration in collaborations within related areas of interest, specifically in mathematics, computer science and physics. In particular, you demonstrate a clear interest in cryptographic security in the presence of quantum computing. Most importantly, you will display the ability and capacity to develop an independent research program of funded research.
This position is established as part of the Quantum Software Consortium (QSC), a 10-year grant for fundamental research awarded in 2017 and funded through the Gravitation programme of NWO (Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research). QSC is a project of University of Amsterdam, Leiden University, Delft University of Technology, Center for Mathematics and Computer Science (CWI) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The project is carried out in collaboration with QuTech (Delft) and with QuSoft (Amsterdam).
Therefore, apart from the general requirements listed earlier, you are expected to contribute to the general aims of the QSC program (http://www.quantumsc.nl/ABOUT-QSC2/About-QSC/) for the duration of the grant, research-wise in so far as they pertain to cryptology.
You will also find synergy with the QSC-research (and other research) ongoing within the Cryptology Group at CWI. There is substantial collaboration on QSC research between the Cryptology Group and the Mathematical Institute at Leiden University.
The position is initially for three or five years depending on knowledge and experience. Consideration for a tenured position at the start may be given to exceptionally well-qualified individuals.
The submission deadline is December 15, 2019.
For full information and application instructions, please refer to https://www.cwi.nl/jobs/vacancies/tenure-track-position-in-the-cryptology-group
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. dr. Ronald Cramer (CWI & Math. Inst., Leiden U). Email: cramer@cwi.nl, cramer@math.leidenuniv.nl
More information: https://www.cwi.nl/jobs/vacancies/tenure-track-position-in-the-cryptology-group
Koç University, İstanbul, Turkey
Your duties include performing research on cryptography, security, and privacy in line with our research group's focus, assist teaching, and collaborate with other graduate and undergraduate students.
For applying online, and questions about the application-process for M.Sc. and Ph.D. positions, visit
https://gsse.ku.edu.tr/en/admissions/application-requirements
All applications must be completed online. Applications with missing documents will not be considered.
For more information about joining our group and projects, visit
https://crypto.ku.edu.tr/work-with-us/
Admission Requirements:
- CV
- Recommendation Letters (2 for MSc, 3 for Ph.D)
- TOEFL (for those whose native language is not English, Internet Based: Minimum Score 80)
- GRE scores (required from non-Turkish nationals)
- Official transcripts from all the universities attended
- Statement of Purpose
- Area of Interest Form filled online
Closing date for applications:
Contact: https://gsse.ku.edu.tr/en/admissions/how-to-apply/
More information: https://gsse.ku.edu.tr/en/admissions/application-requirements
CISPA-Stanford Center for Cybersecurity
The program consists of three consecutive phases:
Applicants to the program must have completed a distinguished PhD and demonstrated their potential to become future leaders in their field of research. After their return from Stanford candidates are invited to apply for CISPA Tenure Track Faculty-Positions and will be considered for fast track.
Applicants should submit their CV, copies of their school and university reports, a list of publications highlighting their five most relevant ones, names of 3-5 references, a brief description of their previous research, and a research proposal outlining their research vision.
Please apply via our application website: https://jobs.cispa.saarland/de_DE/jobs/department/cispa-stanford-center-13
Application period: The call is open from August to December 2019. Please note: If we receive your applications after the end of the indicated period, we cannot guarantee that it will be considered during the selection process.
The CISPA-Stanford Center for Cybersecurity is an equal opportunity employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications of severely disabled candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given priority. We intend to arrange future rounds of application periodically.
More information: https://www.cispa-stanford.org
Closing date for applications:
Contact: In case of any questions, please contact Sandra Strohbach strohbach (at) cispa.saarland or Stephanie Boecker at boecker (at) cispa.saarland
More information: https://www.cispa-stanford.org
Koç University, İstanbul, Turkey
Your duties are performing research on cryptography, security, and privacy in line with our research group's focus, and direct graduate and undergraduate students in their research and teaching. The project funding is related to cryptography, game theory and mechanism design, and blockchain technologies.
Applicants are expected to have already obtained their Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science or related discipline with a thesis topic related to the duties above.
For more information about joining our group and projects, visit
https://crypto.ku.edu.tr/work-with-us/
Submit you application via email including
- full CV,
- sample publications,
- a research proposal,
- and 2-3 reference letters sent directly by the referees.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Assoc. Prof. Alptekin Küpçü
https://mysite.ku.edu.tr/akupcu/
More information: https://crypto.ku.edu.tr/work-with-us/
TU Darmstadt, Germany
The Cryptography and Privacy Engineering Group (ENCRYPTO) at Technische Universität Darmstadt offers a position for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the project “Privacy-preserving Services on The Internet” (PSOTI) funded via an ERC Starting Grant. We are part of the profile area CYSEC at TU Darmstadt and develop techniques and tools for protecting privacy in applications.
Job Description
The fully funded position is for 2.5 years with starting date latest on February 1, 2020. In our project, we will build privacy-preserving services on the Internet. This includes protocols for privately outsourcing, searching and processing data among untrusted service providers using secure multi-party computation, and building a scalable secure multi-party computation framework. You will co-advise PhD students, be involved in the project management, do research, build prototype implementations, and publish the results at top venues in IT security / applied cryptography. We provide an open and international working environment for excellent research in a sociable team. TU Darmstadt is ranked as a top university for IT security and cryptography in Europe and computer science in Germany. The position is based in the “City of Science” Darmstadt, which is very international and livable, and well-connected in the Rhine-Main area around Frankfurt.
- You have a completed PhD degree (or equivalent) from a top university in IT security, computer science, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a similar area.
- You have published in top venues for IT security / applied cryptography (such as S&P, CCS, NDSS, USENIX SEC, EUROCRYPT, CRYPTO), ideally on cryptographic protocols and secure computation.
- Experience in software development, project management, and supervising students is required.
- You are self-motivated, reliable, creative, able to discuss/write/present scientific results in English, and can conduct excellent research on challenging scientific problems with practical relevance.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Thomas Schneider (schneider@encrypto.cs.tu-darmstadt.de)
More information: http://encrypto.de/PSOTI-POSTDOC
TU Darmstadt, Germany
The Cryptography and Privacy Engineering Group (ENCRYPTO) at Technische Universität Darmstadt offers a position for a Doctoral Researcher (Research Assistant/PhD Student) in the project “Privacy-preserving Services on The Internet” (PSOTI) funded via an ERC Starting Grant. We are part of the profile area CYSEC at TU Darmstadt and develop techniques and tools for protecting privacy in applications.
Job Description
The fully funded position is for 4.5 years with starting date latest on Feb 1, 2020. In our project, we will build privacy-preserving services on the Internet. This includes protocols for privately outsourcing, searching and processing data among untrusted service providers using secure multi-party computation, and building a scalable secure multi-party computation framework. You will do research, build prototype implementations, and publish and present the results at top conferences and journals. We provide an open and international working environment for excellent research in a sociable team and give the opportunity for further qualification (doctoral/PhD degree). TU Darmstadt is ranked as a top university for IT security and cryptography in Europe and computer science in Germany. The position is based in the “City of Science” Darmstadt, which is very international and livable, and well-connected in the Rhine-Main area around Frankfurt
- You have a completed Master degree (or equivalent) from a top university with excellent grades in IT security, computer science, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a similar field.
- Extensive knowledge in IT security/applied cryptography and excellent software development skills are required.
- Additional knowledge in cryptographic protocols (ideally secure multi-party computation) is a plus.
- You are self-motivated, reliable, creative, able to discuss/write/present scientific results in English, and able to conduct excellent research on challenging scientific problems with practical relevance.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Thomas Schneider (schneider@encrypto.cs.tu-darmstadt.de)
More information: http://encrypto.de/PSOTI-PHDSTUDENT