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03 December 2019
Cardiff University, UK
Job PostingClosing date for applications:
Contact: Dr Neetesh Saxena
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
Job Posting
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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
Job Posting- 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
Job PostingWould 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
Job PostingThe 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
Job PostingClosing 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
Job PostingClosing date for applications:
Contact: Reza Azarderakhsh, razarder[at]pqsecure.com
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
Job Posting- 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
Job PostingProject/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
Job PostingClosing 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
Job PostingDuality 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
Job PostingThe 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
Job PostingClosing date for applications:
Contact: Renaud Sirdey, Cédric Gouy-Pailler (name.surname@cea.fr)
IMDEA Software Institute, Madrid, Spain
Job PostingWho 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
Monash University, Faculty of Information Technology, Melbourne, Australia
Job Posting
Lecturer (Level B) in Australia is equivalent to Assistant Professor in the US system. Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Australia is in-between Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in the US System. All positions are continuing (tenured).
Interested candidates please contact the Lead of Monash Cybersecurity Subgroup and Director of the Monash Blockchain Technology Centre, Associate Professor Joseph Liu for more information.
Direct appointment for excellent candidate is possible at any time.
We particular welcome female candidates to apply.
Monash University is located at Melbourne, Australia. It is a university of transformation, progress and optimism. Our people are our most valued asset, with our academics among the best in the world and our professional staff revolutionising the way we operated as an organisation. It is currently ranked 58 from the QS World University Ranking and 75 from the Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
To learn more about the Monash Blockchain Technology Centre, please visit our website at:
- monash.edu/blockchain
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Joseph Liu ( email: joseph.liu (at) monash.edu )
Northern Arizona University, School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems (SICCS); Flagstaff
Job PostingJob Description
SICCS is seeking an open rank Assist/Assoc/Professor at the interface between Cybersecurity Engineering and security-related Electrical Engineering. Exceptional candidates from all relevant areas will be considered, but specific topics of research interest include micro/nanoelectronics, hardware security and cryptographic systems. The position will begin the start of the Fall semester 2020.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Marco A. Gerosa
More information: https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&Siteid=2
University of Luxembourg (SnT and CS)
Job PostingThe successful candidate will contribute to a research project on the future directions in cryptography and IT security and is expected to work on one of the following topics:
- Design and cryptanalysis of symmetric cryptographic primitives
- Cryptocurrencies, ZK proofs, blockchain
- Privacy enhancing technologies
- Side-channel attacks and countermeasures
- White-box cryptography
Application deadline: 31-Dec-2019
Start day: 1-Feb-2020, earlier or later upon agreement.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. Alex Biryukov (e-mail: name dot family name (at) uni.lu)
More information: https://www.cryptolux.org/index.php/Vacancies
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
Job PostingClosing date for applications:
Contact: Aydin Aysu
More information: https://www.ece.ncsu.edu/about/employment/
Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Job Posting- a Full-Professor position in Computer Security, https://www.ru.nl/english/working-at/vacature/details-vacature/?recid=1065384&pad=%2fenglish&doel=embed&taal=uk
- an Assistant-Professor position in Cryptographic Engineering https://www.ru.nl/english/working-at/vacature/details-vacature/?recid=1066665&pad=%2fenglish&doel=embed&taal=uk
- An Assistant-Professor position in Privacy Enhancing Technologies https://www.ru.nl/english/working-at/vacature/details-vacature/?recid=1066608&pad=%2fenglish&doel=embed&taal=uk
The Digital Security Group has currently about 50 researchers; the main focus areas of research at the moment are applied cryptography (Lejla Batina, Joan Daemen, Bart Mennink, Simona Samardjiska, Peter Schwabe), systems security and vulnerability analysis (Erik Poll, Marko van Eekelen, and Veelasha Moonsamy), privacy and data protection (Bart Jacobs, Eric Verheul, Jaap-Henk Hoepman and Eelco Herder), and ICT and law (Mireille Hildebrandt and Frederik Zuiderveen Borgesius). The group is strongly connected with the Radboud Interdisciplinary Hub for Privacy, Security, and Data Governance (iHub); see https://www.ru.nl/ihub/
With the authorship of both AES and SHA-3 and many candidates in the 2nd round of ongoing NIST competitions (8 in post-quantum and 6 in lightweight), our group is one of the world leaders in cryptographic design. We focus on research with relevance to the real world and are leading in that area also in side-channel and fault analysis, software security and privacy.'
The application deadline for the Full-Professor position is November 15; the application deadline for both Assistant-Professor positions is December 1.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Lejla Batina, lejla@cs.ru.nl
More information: https://www.ru.nl/dis/
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Job PostingClosing date for applications:
Contact: Giovanni Russello (Head of School of Computer Science)
More information: https://www.smartrecruiters.com/TheUniversityOfAuckland/743999696086508-lecturer-in-cyber-security