International Association
for Cryptologic Research

Project Description: Modern computing devices involve a wealth of features like hardware caches and speculative execution that, while invisible to system-software executing on the platform, can affect their behavior in many aspects. Designing a system-software that can securely interact with the underlying hardware and fully exploit its capabilities is a challenging task within the computer security. This is the goal we set ourselves in this project. Our approach is to combine system-level solutions with rigorous analysis techniques to identify vulnerabilities and develop countermeasures and prototypes with provable security guarantees.

What we offer:

An internationally competitive contract, according to the remuneration group, 13 TV-L 100%.

A collaborative environment with the provision of required devices.

A family-friendly working environment for parents with kids.

Working at a reputable institute.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold or be about to receive a master's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent, exceptions can be made for outstanding Bachelor students). A strong background in computer science in general, and some previous exposure to formal methods and system software security is essential for these positions.

Closing date for applications:

Contact:

Hamed Nemati : hamed.nemati@cispa.saarland

Hamid Reza Ghaeini : hamid.ghaeini@cispa.saarland

More information: https://jobs.cispa.saarland/jobs/detail/phd-positions-in-system-security-and-formal-methods-28

Duality Technologies is an established funded developing encrypted computing technologies built on lattice-based homomorphic encryption.  Our co-founders are experienced technology professionals including MIT professors, a Turing award winner, an experienced entrepreneur, members of the DARPA community and former technical leadership at RSA.  

Duality Technologies is hiring a senior C++ engineer who has interest in developing advanced encrypted computing technologies.  10+ years professional C++ experience is critical.  The ideal candidate will be able to lead software engineering activities and aid the technical mentorship.

Experience with homomorphic encryption, lattice crypto, secure multi-party computation and related techniques is useful, but not critical.  The candidate is expected to work primarily from our office in Newark NJ.  Occasional travel to other offices in Boston MA or Tel Aviv Israel is expected.

Pay will be commensurate with experience. 

Duality Technologies is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled/LGBT

Requirements:

• 10+ years professional C++ software engineering experience.
• Experience with modern encrypted computing technologies.
• An ability and willingness to work on a team.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with homomorphic encryption, lattice cryptography, secure multiparty computation or other encrypted computing technologies.
• Experience implementing lattice cryptography in software or hardware.
• Familiarity with C, Java, Python or hardware acceleration.

For more information or to apply, please send an inquiry email to jobs@duality.cloud.

https://www.duality.cloud

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Kurt Rohloff (CTO), krohloff@duality.cloud

More information: https://www.duality.cloud

Duality Technologies is a technology startup commercializing encrypted computing technologies, such as homomorphic encryption.  Duality Technologies is a technology startup commercializing encrypted computing technologies, such as homomorphic encryption.  

Duality is hiring a scientist / post-doc to aid in developing and applying encrypted computing technologies.  Implementation or prototyping experience is important.  The ideal candidate is a team player who is looking to grow with the company.

Typical responsibilities include designing and implementing efficient solutions to our customers’ emerging encrypted computing needs and working with our team’s software engineers as they implement these solutions.  We are interested in candidates who have experience with homomorphic encryption implementations and related techniques.  Experience software engineering, such as implementing C/C++, Java or Python is beneficial but not critical.

We are interested in candidates at all levels from a fresh PhD graduate to experienced researchers / scientists / engineers.  The candidate is expected to work from our office in metro New York City.  Occasional travel to other offices in Boston MA or Tel Aviv Israel is expected.  Pay will be commensurate with experience.  Duality Technologies is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled/LGBT

Requirements:

• A PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics or a related field.
• Experience with modern encrypted computing technologies.
• An ability and willingness to work on a team.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with homomorphic encryption, lattice cryptography or other encrypted computing technologies
• Experience implementing lattice cryptography in software or hardware
• Familiarity with C/C++, Java, Python
• Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

For more information or to apply, please send an inquiry email to jobs@duality.cloud.https://www.duality.cloud

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Kurt Rohloff (CTO), krohloff@duality.cloud

More information: https://www/duality.cloud

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Vermont is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in cybersecurity, data privacy, programming languages and/or systems. Duties will start in the fall semester of 2020.

For a complete job listing and application submission see https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/38080. Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Asim Zia (azia@uvm.edu). The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Asim Zia (azia@uvm.edu)

More information: https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/38080

Duties and responsibilities:
• To professionally and effectively contribute to the education of students at Bachelor’s level as well as technical and professional specialists in the field of IT Security
• To supervise students’ projects as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s theses
• To set up, manage and lead your own research project
• To contribute actively to the ongoing development of the University and its programmes

Profile:
• You are in possession of a Master’s degree as well as relevant experience and expertise in IT & IT Security; an academic title is desirable.
• You have proven, in-depth knowledge and expertise in at least two of the following subject areas: Identity & Access Management; Crypto Mechanisms and Protocols; Secure Programming; OS Security; Forensics and Forensic Readiness; IoT and IoT Security; Networks, including Network Security and Architecture; Cloud Security; Cyber Physical Systems; Critical Infrastructures; Data Protection; Application of Security Measures in accordance with COBOT / ISO 2700X / GSHB; Governance and Compliance; Web Technology and Security ; Mobile Security; Adversarial Behaviour; Security Modeling; Simulation and Gaming.
• You are able to explain and teach these subjects to your audience in a clear and easy to understand manner.
• You have a wide network within the IT Security Community.
• You are able to professionally and effectively develop research and/or business projects.
• You are open, friendly and ready to participate in interdisciplinary teamwork.

Offer:
• Teamwork with other experts in an innovative and growing IT Faculty
• Further development and positioning in research at national and international level as well as close cooperation with industry in the field
• A position as lecturer with the possibility to attain a professorship and title
• Up to date and current employment and working conditions
• Attractive and modern workplace at our new campus in Rotkreuz, located very near the train station

Please send your full CV incl. the list of publications and a motivational letter to bernhard.haemmerli@hslu.ch.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Professor Dr Martin Zimmermann, Vice Dean, Phone +41 41 757 68 40, martin.zimmermann@hslu.ch, or Professor Dr Bernhard M Hämmerli, Head of Programme for BSc Information and Cyber Security, Phone +41 41 757 68 43, bernhard.haemmerli@hslu.ch

UQ ranks in the world’s top universities, as measured by several key independent ranking, including the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities (43), the US News Best Global Universities Rankings (52), QS World University Rankings (47), Academic Ranking of World Universities (55), and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (60).

The primary purpose of this position will be to undertake research in cyber security, engage in postgraduate and honours theses supervision, and support contract work and grant application development, industry research collaborations and other activities associated with ITEE and its Cyber Security Research Group. The research fellow will gain access to state-of-the-art industrial control systems equipment through the UQ Energy TestLab, and specific domain expertise through collaboration with healthcare and energy research groups at ITEE.

Applicants should possess a PhD in the area of cyber security, computer science, software or electrical engineering, mechatronics, information technology, mathematics or applied cryptography. You should have demonstrated expert knowledge in the area of cyber security, technical knowledge of critical infrastructures, industrial control systems, healthcare systems or applications of machine learning into cyber security research. In addition you will have a strong track record of publications, demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.

This is a full-time, fixed term position for 3 years at Academic Research Level B. The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $95,771 - $113,728 per annum plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $112,052 - $133,061.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Prof Ryan Ko (ryan.ko AT uq.edu.au), Chair and Director of UQ Cyber Security

More information: http://search.jobs.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/508726/research-fellow-fellow-in-cyber-security-critical-infrastructure

The Computer Security and Industrial Cryptography (COSIC) group belongs to the Electrical Engineering Department at the KU Leuven. The COSIC team has about 90 researchers including 7 professors, 20postdoctoral researchers, 50 PhD students, 5 visitors and 5 support staff.

The COSIC research group provides a broad expertise in digital security and strives for innovative security solutions. Our research is applied in a broad range of application domains, such as electronic payments, identity cards, e-voting, protection of e-documents, intelligent home appliances, telematics for the automobile industry and trusted systems. Our research focus lays in the design, evaluation and implementation of cryptographic algorithms and protocols, the development of security architectures for information and communication systems, the development of security mechanisms for embedded systems and the design and analysis of privacy preserving systems. The group has as goal to cover the whole range from mathematical theory towards industrial applications.

COSIC is looking for motivated researchers who fit into the following profiles

Postdoc Position: Cryptography secured against physical attacks

PhD Position: Mobile web privacy and security

PhD/postdoc position on access control and data protection in health care applications (EU H2020 – ProTego)

Postdoctoral researcher in post-quantum cryptography

PhD/postdoc position in Applied Multi-Party Computation

PhD/postdoc positions in secure computation (FWO Odysseus, DARPA RACE, IARPA Hector)

PhD position in secure hardware roots of trust

PhD/postdoc position in Protocol Design and Analysis

Please check https://www.esat.kuleuven.be/cosic/vacancies/ for all details on the different positions. You also find a profile and skills requirements here.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: jobs-cosic (at) esat.kuleuven.be

We are an international start-up company founded in 2016 with branches in Copenhagen, Zurich and Munich. We are looking to strengthen our team of in-house cryptographic experts in either of our locations.

The right person will work on internal and external high-end projects in the area of cryptography. This will involve cutting-edge cryptographic design, cryptanalysis, software development, contributions to product development, customer trainings, security evaluations, etc.

PhD degree in symmetric-key cryptology (block ciphers, stream ciphers, MACs or hash functions) or a closely related area is a requirement as well as proficiency in the efficient software implementations of cryptographic algorithms for such platforms as modern Intel or ARM CPUs. Postdoctoral research experience in symmetric-key cryptology as well as teaching experience is a plus.

We expect that our new Senior Cryptographer can generate value for the company and for our customers. An important part of your job is to take technical responsibility for projects and to be a great team player who is fun to work with. You take the initiative, provide high quality and always deliver on time.

We offer a permanent contract, a dynamic international working environment, a conference travel package, opportunities to conduct cryptologic research as well as an attractive compensation.

Applications will be reviewed on the ongoing basis until mid December 2019.

Please send your full CV incl. the list of publications and a motivational letter to jobs@cyber-crypt.com. You can also use this email address if you have any questions about the position.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Andrey Bogdanov

More information: https://www.cyber-crypt.com/company/#team

The Coding Theory, Cryptography, and Number Theory group has an RTG postdoctoral position in any one of the focus areas of the group: coding theory, cryptography or number theory. The position is renewable for a year, and it also includes some summer support. It comes with a research allowance and carries a two course per year teaching load. Along with teaching duties, the RTG postdoc will also be expected to participate in some of the other activities associated with the grant.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Shuhong Gao and Felice Manganiello

More information: https://apply.interfolio.com/64632

The position is targeted toward individuals with research applications in cybersecurity with a focus on coding theory, cryptography and computational number theory.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Shuhong Gao and Felice Manganiello

More information: http://apply.interfolio.com/68381

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

Applications are open for a PhD studentship looking at Post-quantum Algebraic Cryptography.

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

Applications are invited for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions in all areas related to cybersecurity, privacy, and cryptography:

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/

Applications are invited for a PhD student (Research Assistant) position in Cryptographic Primitives for Secure Decentralized Protocols.

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.

How To Apply
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

The Max Planck Institutes for Security and Privacy (Bochum), Informatics (Saarbruecken) and Software Systems (Saarbruecken, Kaiserslautern) invite applications for tenure-track faculty in all areas of computer science. Pending final approval, we expect to fill several positions.

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/

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral fellow (PDF) position in one or more of these areas- cryptographic engineering/applied cryptography as it relates to blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and digital payments. The successful candidate will join Professor Anwar Hasan’s research group in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Applicants with a recent Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline, and publications at premium venues are encouraged to send pdf copies of their CVs and cover letters via email to Professor Anwar Hasan (ahasan at uwaterloo.ca). Application deadline: November 18, 2019 for full consideration. After this deadline, applications will be processed as they arrive.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Anwar Hasan - ahasan@uwaterloo.ca

The IMDEA Software Institute invites applications for a Software Engineer with a specialization in Cryptography.

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

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 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 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 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

With 30 years of research in information security, the IAIK is a well-established player in the field. More than 60 researchers work on topics like security architectures, side channels, cryptography, formal methods, identity management, and e-government.

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/