International Association
for Cryptologic Research

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/

We ask The ideal candidate: • Is a leading expert in computer security, with a substantial track record of independent, original research, evidenced by, for example, publications at conferences and in journals that are leading in the field, invitations to speak at renowned conferences, and memberships of steering committees and editorial boards. • Has the ability to inspire and motivate others and is excited by the opportunity to set up a new research activity in the department • Has an engaging and open-minded attitude and is ready to contribute actively to a scientifically vibrant, productive and interactive workplace • Has experience in managing and leading research groups, including a proven record in successfully supervising PhD candidates • Has successfully acquired substantial research funding. • Has proven teaching qualities as a teacher and supervisor and wishes to help broaden and further develop our educational programme. Since we are looking for a broad spectrum of possible candidates, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the listed qualifications. We are aiming for a more diverse staff in the department. We strongly encourage qualified women to apply. We are You will be appointed in the Digital Security Group of the Institute for Computing and Information Sciences (iCIS) of the Faculty of Science. The Digital Security Group is one of the leading groups in computer security in the Netherlands and Europe, with, for example, 4 ERC grants in the last decade and strong involvement in European projects. To further strengthen our group, we are looking for an outstanding researcher and teacher in the field of computer security. Possible focus areas include, but are not limited to, systems security, network security, hardware security, security analysis, applied cryptography, formal methods in security, and privacy-enhancing technologies. We offer • Employment: 32 - 40 hours per week. • A maximum gross monthly salary of € 8.127 based on a 38-hour working week

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

The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) in Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) is offering a scholarship for a PhD position.

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

We are looking for an excellent scientist with a successful track record showing research of high-quality, as evidenced by a body of publications in leading international conferences/journals, and of substantial relevance to cryptology.

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

Cryptography, Security & Privacy Research Group at Koç University has multiple openings at every level. Accepted applicants may receive competitive scholarships including tuition waiver, housing, monthly stipend, computer, travel support, lunch meal card, etc.

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:

1. CV
2. Recommendation Letters (2 for MSc, 3 for Ph.D)
3. TOEFL (for those whose native language is not English, Internet Based: Minimum Score 80)
4. GRE scores (required from non-Turkish nationals)
5. Official transcripts from all the universities attended
6. Statement of Purpose
7. 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

The CISPA-Stanford Center for Cybersecurity was established as a joint program by the Helmholtz Center for Information Security CISPA and Stanford University in 2016 and is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The Elite Research Career Program intends to offer the very best postdoctoral cybersecurity researchers a unique career path at two of the leading cybersecurity institutes in the world.

The program consists of three consecutive phases:

a preparatory 1-2-year postdoctoralphase (Phase P) at CISPA, followed by

a 2-year appointment at Stanford University (Phase I) as a visiting assistant professor, followed by

a 3-year position at CISPA as an independent research group leader (Phase II).

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

Cryptography, Security & Privacy Research Group at Koç University has one opening at the post-doctoral researcher level. Accepted applicants may receive competitive salary, housing (accommodation), health insurance, and lunch meal card.

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.

Application and start dates are flexible.

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/

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.

Your Profile

• 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.

Application deadline: Nov 1, 2019; later applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Thomas Schneider (schneider@encrypto.cs.tu-darmstadt.de)

More information: http://encrypto.de/PSOTI-POSTDOC

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

Your Profile

• 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.

Application deadline: Nov 1, 2019; later applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Thomas Schneider (schneider@encrypto.cs.tu-darmstadt.de)

More information: http://encrypto.de/PSOTI-PHDSTUDENT

Post-doctoral position on blockchains at École polytechnique

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

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.

The Strategic Centre for Research in Privacy-Preserving Technologies & Systems (SCRIPTS) of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore is the one-stop center for knowledge, technologies, and solutions for privacy-preserving problems. We seek highly motivated researchers to fill several R&D positions ranging from fresh postdoc research fellows to senior research scientists. The successful applicant is expected to have strong system and privacy research experiences and software development skills in the areas including but not limited to Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), Multi-Party Computation (MPC), Searchable Encryptions (SE), and Differential Privacy (DP). Knowledge or experience in machine learning/deep learning is an additional plus. The applicant is also expected to have a proven record of top publications (IACR conferences, S&P, CCS, Usenix, NDSS, etc). We offer a globally competitive salary package and low-income tax, plus an excellent research environment in Singapore. The initial contract will be for 2 years, and renewable subject to the performance. Interested candidates are to send their CV, and 2 reference letters to Dr. Le Su. Review of the application will start immediately until the positions are filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dr. Le Su, le.su (at) ntu.edu.sg

PhD positions with full scholarship support (tuition & stipend) at Prof. Jiafeng Xie's research group @ Villanova University (spring 2020/fall 2020, the earlier the better) 1. Research area. Cryptographic hardware (post quantum cryptography), hardware security, and VLSI deep neural network systems 2. Qualification. Preferred to have research experience in the areas of cryptographic engineering, VLSI design, and machine learning (deep neural network systems). Students from electrical engineering, computer science, and applied mathematics or other related majors are WARMLY welcome! Programming skills such as HDL, C++, Python will be more favorable. 3. Application process. Interested students can directly send the CV/resume to Dr. Jiafeng Xie's email: jiafeng.xie@villanova.edu. 4. Application information. The detailed application requirement is available at https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/engineering/grad/admission/departmentalRequirements.html 5. Additional information. Villanova University is a private research university located in Radnor Township, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. U.S. News & World Report ranks Villanova as tied for the 46th best National University in the U.S. for 2020.

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.

We are looking for outstanding Post doctoral researchers working on topics related to cryptography and IT Security.

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)