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03 December 2019
University of Birmingham
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Professor Mark Ryan
More information: https://bham.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=190005S3&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=Europe%2FLondon
Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. Jin Li: E-mail: jinli71 (at) gmail.com
More information: http://www.scholat.com/jinli71
Microsoft Research India, Bangalore
Required Qualification: The applicant must be enrolled in a PhD or Masters program in mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in cryptography or MPC • Strong coding skills • Experience in research pertaining to the above topics
Interested candidates must write to ezpc AT microsoft.com with the subject “MPC Internship”. The deadline for applying is December 15th 2019.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Nishanth Chandran
More information: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/project/ezpc-easy-secure-multi-party-computation/
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
... Privacy and (long-term) security in digital health ...
Your responsibilities will also entail setting up and leading an independent research group in the Department of Computer Science. You will be required to make a contribution to the degree programmes in computer science and medical engineering. Two of the four professorships are endowed professorships of Siemens Healthcare GmbH. For these professorships, it would be advantageous if applicants want to be involved in industry-related application research, especially at the organisation funding the professorship. The remaining two professorships will be funded by FAU. Please indicate in your application whether you are particularly interested in one of the endowed professorships or one of the FAU professorships. If you have no preference, please indicate this as well.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 06.01.2020, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. Please contact tf-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dominique Schröder
More information: https://www.fau.eu/university/careers-at-fau/professorships/#collapse_2
NCC Group
NCC Group Crypto Services is hiring interns for summer 2020! We're a small team auditing applied crypto and doing research in the field. If you like cryptography and security, and would like to pursue a research project in any of the applied crypto areas, such as (but not limited to):
- cryptographic implementations (cryptographic protocols or primitives, post-quantum crypto)
- cryptocurrencies (payment channel security, audit of novel consensus algorithms, privacy preserving coin implementations)
- audits of existing cryptographic software
Some previous work done by our crypto interns:
- Implementing Optimized Cryptography for Embedded Systems https://cryptoservices.github.io/post-quantum/cryptography/2...
- nQUIC: Noise-Based QUIC Packet Protection https://eprint.iacr.org/2019/028.pdf
- Confidential Transactions from Basic Principles https://cryptoservices.github.io/cryptography/2017/07/21/Sig...
Closing date for applications:
Contact: aleksandar.kircanski_at_nccgroup_com
More information: https://cryptoservices.github.io/
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Gjøvik, Norway
The appointment is for a term of 3 years, or 4 years including 25% duty work.
The position will be concerned with analyzing and designing secure mechanisms for data and information access that allow control of the privacy – utility trade-off. Of particular interest is development of new differentially private response mechanisms for distributed and longitudinal data. Depending on the skills of the candidate, different aspects may be emphasized, for instance by focusing on
- secure multi-party computation with shared randomness
- statistical modeling of longitudinal data
- information retrieval and machine learning
The research will be carried out as an integrated part of the NTNU Applied Cryptology Lab.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Staal A. Vinterbo, Staal.Vinterbo@ntnu.no
More information: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/178756/phd-position-in-data-privacy-and-disclosure-control
Cardiff University, UK
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr Neetesh Saxena
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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• Cryptographic implementations: FPGA/ASIC design for post-quantum / lightweight crypto, homomorphic encryption, or multi-party computation
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• Implementation attacks: side-channel analysis and fault attacks
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• Machine learning: theoretical analysis or application experience with an emphasis on neural networks security and their implementation.
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• Computer architectures and embedded software: RISC-V ISA and assembly programming
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• Design automation and high-level (C-to-RTL) synthesis for security
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Aydin Aysu
More information: https://research.ece.ncsu.edu/aaysu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NCSU-PhD-OpenPositions.pdf
Aarhus University
- PhD students
- Postdocs
- Assistant Professors (Tenure Track)
- Associate Professors
- Algorithmic game theory / Mechanism design / Tokenomics
- Anonymous credentials
- Blockchain technology
- Consensus protocols for blockchains
- Cryptographic security models
- Distributed databases
- Distributed systems
- Efficient Implementation of Cryptography
- Formally verified cryptographic primitives
- Formal verification of cryptographic protocols, including blockchain and secure multiparty computation
- Game theoretic analysis of cryptographic protocols and blockchains
- Privacy-enhancing technologies
- Robust peer-to-peer systems
- Secure multiparty computation for blockchains
- Smart contract analysis
- Smart contract language design
- Smart contract semantics
- Smart contract verification
- Zero-knowledge protocols / zkSNARKs
Please use the following Subject line:
“COBRACBM Apply FIRST NAME + SECOND NAME”
Please:
- Include CV.
- Include grade records for PhD positions.
- Include a list of publications for postdoc positions.
Candidates applying for an Ass. Professor position are to use the link below for more information on the positions and how to apply.
COBRA: [https://cs.au.dk/research/centers/concordium/]
GSST: [https://phd.scitech.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here/]
CBM: [https://bcm.ku.dk/]
Call for Ass. Professors: [https://cs.au.dk/about-us/vacancies/job/aarhus-university-is-looking-for-excellent-and-visionary-assistant-and-associate-p
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Malene Bisgaard Blaabjerg Andersen: malene.andersen@cs.au.dk.
Concordium Foundation, Place of work: Zurich or Aarhus
Would you like to help design a science-based blockchain which is perpetually leading edge? Do you thrive in a science team working in close collaboration with internal researchers and external researchers at Aarhus University and ETH Zurich?
We are looking for researchers with a PhD to do work on all research aspects of blockchain technology. You will also work closely with the Tech team in developing design documents, in scientific quality assurance, and as internal consultancy to the Tech team and Management team. We are looking to hire in both Aarhus, Denmark and in Zurich, Switzerland. The ideal candidate has a research background in one or more of:
- Algorithmic game theory/Mechanism design/Tokenomics.
- Anonymous Credentials.
- Cryptographic primitives
- Cryptographic Protocol Theory
- Distributed Database
- Distributed System
- Robust Peer to Peer Systems
- Secure Multiparty Computation
- Smart contract language design
- Analysis and verification Zero-knowledge protocols / zkSNARKs
An important part of the job is the close collaboration with the Tech team. You should, therefore, be interested in technology development and have an understanding and respect for programming and software development methodologies. Experience with programming in for example Haskell and Rust is an advantage, but not a prerequisite. We offer a challenging job in an international environment with highly educated and skilled colleagues. Being part of the Science team, you will be involved in both fundamental research and more applied R&D work.
As part of the job, you will be given the opportunity to stay up-to-date with the leading researchers in the field by attending conferences, surveying the state-of-the-art research, and do active research in the field.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: See https://concordium.com/careers/.
More information: https://concordium.com/careers/
MAN Truck & Bus SE, Munich, Germany
The world is changing and also our trucks and buses are part of this change. Connected functions, digitalization and autonomous driving are important features of our future vehicles. In addition to all benefits this new characteristics increase the risk of cyber attacks. Join our team and support us to make our vehicles secure against attacks and misuse.
Job Purpose/Role
We are offering a challenging position as a Security Specialist to improve and develop our security development processes and our in-vehicle security architecture. Our security concepts are developed together with the truck brands within the VW group.
As a member of our team you will:
- Adapt development processes to integrate security in all our processes.
- Implement and foster threat and risk analysis processes for all our development projects.
- Perform threat and risk analyses for our vehicle functions.
- Derive functional security concepts based on the performed analyses.
- Manage and supervise internal and external project team members.
- Organization, prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field of study.
- Experience with the implementation of secure development processes and security operations processes.
- Experience with threat and risk analyses.
- Expertise in developing typical security controls used in a functional security concept for vehicle functions.
- A security-driven mindset to deliver secure solutions for our vehicles.
- Implementation experience of cryptography and security controls is a plus.
- A background in the automotive industry is a plus.
- At least C1 level in English and German.
Integrität und Compliance sind wesentliche Elemente unserer Unternehmenskultur. Wir fördern Vielfalt und Chancengleichheit und freuen uns über vielfältige Bewerbungen.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Frau Stefania-Katerina Hilke, please apply via https://job.man.eu, Reference code: 55444253
More information: https://job.man.eu/sap/bc/bsp/sap/zmg_hcmx_ui_ext/desktop.html#/DETAILS/CE6634AF2C031EDA81BE74D5E1B8C4BD/
Mid Sweden University, Sweden
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof Mikael Gidlund, email: mikael.gidlund@miun.se
More information: https://www.miun.se/en/meet-mid-sweden-university/career/jobs/vacancy/a-phd-student-in-security-for-internet-of-things/
PQSecure Technologies, Boca Raton, FL, USA
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Reza Azarderakhsh, razarder[at]pqsecure.com
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
- machine-aided analysis of protocols using suitable software tools
- application areas in the current research focus areas of the research group, such as cryptographic voting protocols and lightweight protocols for authentication and key exchange
- formal security models and associated proof techniques for real-world cryptographic protocols.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof Colin Boyd: colin.boyd@ntnu.no
More information: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/178151/
Simula UiB, Bergen, Norway
Project/Job description: The Ph. candidates will be supervised by Helger Lipmaa (https://sites.google.com/view/helgerlipmaa) on topics related to zk-SNARKs and zero-knowledge and their various applications (cryptocurrencies, verifiable computation, e-voting, to name a few). Zk-SNARKs have been become excessively popular during the last few years due to the application in privacy-preserving cryptocurrencies, leading the MIT technology review to name them one of the “10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2018” (https://www.technologyreview.com/lists/technologies/2018/).
Candidate Profile: a completed MSc degree in cryptography, or related areas (in particular, theoretical computer science, including algorithms and/or complexity theory, and mathematics). We will also consider applicants who are in the final phase of their Master studies. We expect an excellent academic track record, including top grades. The student is expected to be at home both in theory and in practice. Simula UiB is an equal opportunity employer, and women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Simula UiB Offers: Modern office facilities located in downtown Bergen ("the gateway to the fjords"). A competitive salary starting from NOK 479.600 (approx 48000 euros). Special emphasis on wellness and work-life balance. Numerous additional benefits.
About Simula UiB: Simula UiB AS is a research center owned by Simula Research Laboratory AS and the University of Bergen (UiB). The goal of Simula UiB is to increase the security expertise in Norway through research and education in cryptography and information theory. The student will officially defend at UiB.
Application deadline: December 21st 2019.
More information and applying: https://www.simula.no/about/job/call-phd-students-cryptography-0
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Helger Lipmaa (firstname.lastname@gmail.com)
More information: https://www.simula.no/about/job/call-phd-students-cryptography-0
University of Washington Tacoma
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. Josh Tenenberg, at jtenenbg@uw.edu.
More information: https://ap.washington.edu/ahr/position-details/?job_id=54330
Duality Technologies, Metro NYC / Newark NJ
Duality Technologies is an established funded start-up 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 crypto team leader/manager who is interested in developing and commercializing advanced encrypted computing technologies. 5+ years experience leading the development and deployment of encryption technologies is critical.
The ideal candidate will be able to lead/manage software engineering activities and help grow the team. 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 metro-NYC / 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:
- 5+ experience developing/deploying encryption technologies
- Experience running software projects.
- An ability and willingness to manage, mentor and grow 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.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Kurt Rohloff, krohloff@duality.cloud
More information: https://www.duality.cloud
IMDEA Software Institute
The IMDEA Software Institute invites applications for multiple tenure-track (Assistant Professor) faculty positions. We are primarily interested in recruiting excellent candidates in the areas of Data Science, including Machine Learning; Security and Privacy; and Systems, including Distributed Systems, Embedded Systems, etc. However, we are open to other areas within the general research focus of the Institute. Tenured-level applications will also be considered.
The primary mission of the IMDEA Software Institute is to perform research of excellence at the highest international level in the area of software development technologies. It is one of the highest-ranked institutions worldwide in its main topic areas.
All positions require a doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related area, earned by the expected start date. Candidates for tenure-track positions will have shown exceptional promise in research and will have displayed an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Candidates for tenured positions must possess an outstanding research record, have recognized international stature, and demonstrated leadership abilities. Experience in graduate student supervision is also valued at this level.
Working at the IMDEA Software Institute
The institute is located in the vibrant area of Madrid, Spain. It offers an ideal working environment, combining the best aspects of a research center and a university department. The institute offers institutional funding and also encourages its members to participate in national and international research projects. The working language at the institute is English.
Salaries at the Institute are internationally competitive and established on an individual basis. They include social security provisions in accordance with existing national Spanish legislation, and in particular access to an excellent public health care system.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: hiring@software.imdea.org
More information: https://software.imdea.org/open_positions/call_for_faculty.html
Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique, LIST, Paris-Saclay, France
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Renaud Sirdey, Cédric Gouy-Pailler (name.surname@cea.fr)
IMDEA Software Institute, Madrid, Spain
Who should apply?: Applicants should be MSc students 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 internship duration is intended to be for 4-6 months (with some flexibility). The ideal starting period is around March 2020.
How to apply? Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/ using reference code 2019-11-intern-mpc. Deadline for applications is December 20th, 2019. Review of applications will begin immediately.
For enquiries about the position, please contact Ignacio directly (ignacio dot cascudo at imdea dot org).
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Ignacio Cascudo