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26 April 2022
University of Bordeaux, France
- Lattice algorithms and cryptanalysis (shortest or closest vector problems, LWE, for rings, modules or lattices)
- Algebraic number theory and lattices (geometry of numbers, ideals in numbers fields, automorphic forms)
- Quantum algorithms for lattices (security proofs, cryptanalysis)
To apply, please send your CV, a motivation letter and names of at least two persons who can provide reference letters.
The CHARM project is a collaboration between four scientific intitutions in France and in the USA. Members in Bordeaux are: Bill Allombert, Karim Belabas, Aurel Page, Alice Pellet-Mary, and Benjamin Wesolowski.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Benjamin Wesolowski, benjamin.wesolowski@math.u-bordeaux.fr
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
You will be a member of the KASTEL Security Research Labs (https://zentrum.kastel.kit.edu) and the Topic "Engineering Secure Systems" of the Helmholtz Association. Your research is dealing with cryptographic protocols for privacy-preserving computations, e.g., applied to mobility or productions systems. It will result in both theoretical security concepts (protocol designs, security proofs, etc.) and their practical implementation (e.g., a demonstrator) for some application domain. The contract will initially be limited to 1 year, but can be extended to several years.
If you are interested, please send an email including your CV and a list of publications to andy.rupp@partner.kit.edu. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Andy Rupp (andy.rupp@partner.kit.edu)
More information: https://crypto.kastel.kit.edu/english/research_group_rupp.php
Paderborn University, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn, Germany
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. Dr. Johannes Blömer (bloemer@upb.de)
More information: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/fileadmin/zv/4-4/stellenangebote/Kennziffer5167_Englisch.pdf
Villanova University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Villanova, PA USA
Villanova University ranks #49 National Universities in the USA (US News), is located in Villanova, west suburban of Philadelphia. Famous alumni include the current First Lady of the USA!
Requirements: Preferred to be in majors of CS/CE/EE, Applied Mathematics/Cryptography.
Skillful in programming Languages such as CC++, Python, VHDL/Verilog, and so on.
Deadline: better to start in Fall 2022/Spring 2023.
This research focuses on the security aspects of post-quantum cryptography and related implementations. Advisor and senior Ph.D. student will guide you to get started and work together on forthcoming challenges. You will not be fighting alone!!!
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. Jiafeng Harvest Xie
More information: https://www.ece.villanova.edu/~jxie02/lab/
University of Connecticut, Computer Science and Engineering Dept.
Scope: The positions provide a great opportunity to work on timely topics in cryptography (both theory and applied), systems security, and privacy. A large part of our lab research is around security and privacy for blockchains. We target real-world problems and aim to provide secure and practical solutions backed by rigorous foundations and efficient implementations/thorough performance testing. We are also interested in conceptual projects that contribute in bridging the gap between theory and practice of Cryptography. Students will gain experience in topics around multiparty computation, FHE, zero-knowledge proofs, cryptography from physical assumptions, and distributed systems security (mainly blockchain-based systems and privacy-preserving machine learning).
More information: For more information about our current and previous projects please check https://ghadaalmashaqbeh.github.io/research/
About UConn: UConn is R1 Research University in Storrs, CT. It is well connected to New York, Boston, and Providence areas, offering easy access to other top research institutions and lead-industrial companies for research, collaborations, and internship opportunities. The CSE department at UConn has a large and strong cybersecurity group, and it is ranked 18 among all USA computer science programs in Cryptography (based on csranking.org).
Get in touch: For interested students, please send your CV, an overview of current/previous research experiences and skills/related background, and transcripts to ghada@uconn.edu
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Ghada Almashaqbeh
Huawei German Research Center, Munich
To support our research activities, we are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated PhD student Security &Trust - Connected, Cooperative, Automated Mobility (m/f/d)
Research Topic
- Perform research and develop new solutions for Trust Management in the Next-Generation CCAM technologies.
- Contribute to new mechanisms for assessing dynamic trust relationship based on Zero Trust and Subjective Logic.
- Define a trust model and trust reasoning framework based on which involved entities can establish trust for cooperatively executing safety-critical functions.
- Contribute to the research and development of technologies in the upcoming domain of Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM).
- Being involved in international initiatives including industry groups such as 5GAA, Gaia-X, DIF and Horizon Europe research projects.
- Completed master studies (or equivalent) in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or mathematics;
- Exposure and understanding of data protection and security development technologies;
- Good programming skill;
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills;
- Fluent in English;
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. Ioannis Krontiris (ioannis.krontiris@huawei.com)
More information: https://apply.workable.com/huawei-16/j/708737847F/
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Carla Ràfols: cryptophdupf@upf.edu
Université Libre de Bruxelles
Closing date for applications:
Contact: jean-michel.dricot@ulb.be
More information: https://www.ulb.be/greffeintra/files/7734.pdf
TalTech, Centre for HW Security; Tallinn, Estonia
Requirements: We are looking for motivated candidates with a strong background in circuit design. PhD candidates must have completed a Master's degree (or be about to complete). Previous expertise on Hardware Security/Cryptography is not required but is highly desirable. The candidates are expected to have the following core skills:
How to apply: Please submit your CV and transcripts to Prof. Pagliarini by email using the subject ‘PhD in Hardware Security’. Candidates with adequate backgrounds will be invited to interview over Skype. Applications are processed as they arrive. All positions have a tentative start date of September 2022. The nominal duration of a PhD degree is 4 years at TalTech. Salaries are approximately 1600 EUR/month (net), which allows for a comfortable standard of living in Tallinn.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Samuel Pagliarini via email, name.lastname@taltech.ee
More information: https://ati.ttu.ee/~spagliar/timeline/index.html
23 April 2022
Nico Döttling, Jesko Dujmovic
Emre Karabulut, Erdem Alkim, Aydin Aysu
Loïc Masure, Valence Cristiani, Maxime Lecomte, François-Xavier Standaert
Robert Muth, Tarek Galal, Jonathan Heiss, Florian Tschorsch
Lukas Helminger, Christian Rechberger
This paper aims for a better understanding of the role of MPC in the GDPR. Although MPC is relatively mature, little research was dedicated to its GDPR compliance. First, we try to give an understanding of MPC for legal scholars and policymakers. Then, we examine the GDPR relevant provisions regarding MPC with a technical audience in mind. Finally, we devise a test that can assess the impact of a given MPC solution with regard to the GDPR.
The test consists of several questions, which a controller can answer without the help of a technical or legal expert. Going through the questions will classify the MPC solution as (1) a means of avoiding the GDPR, (2) Data Protection by Design, or (3) having no legal benefits. Two concrete case studies should provide a blueprint on how to apply the test. We hope that this work also contributes to an interdisciplinary discussion of MPC certification and standardization.