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06 April 2021
Olivier Blazy, Xavier Bultel, Pascal Lafourcade, Octavio Perez Kempner
Yuqing Zhao, Wenqi Yu, Chun Guo
Takanori Isobe, Ryoma Ito, Kazuhiko Minematsu
Vasyl Ustimenko
05 April 2021
National University of Singapore
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Arash Pashrashid (pashrashid.arash@u.nus.edu)
University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
Research area: Research areas include but are not limited to:
- Verifiable computation
- Secure Multi Party Computation
- Privacy-preserving authentication
- Cryptographic primitives
- A MsC degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or a relevant field;
- Strong mathematical and algorithmic CS background;
- Excellent programming skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Starting date: By mutual agreement
Apply online: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/phd-position-in-applied-cryptography-and-information-security-m-w-d/09f75f22-649c-48a6-9aa4-659bbd686a84
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Katerina Mitrokotsa
More information: https://jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/phd-position-in-applied-cryptography-and-information-security-m-w-d/09f75f22-649c-48a6-9aa4-659bbd686a84
Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
- privacy-enhancing-technologies
- cryptocurrencies
- password-based cryptography
- proof systems
Work Environment: The Applied Cryptography Lab is part of FAU, which is one of the largest universities in Germany. With its five faculties, FAU offers a scope of subjects ranging from the Humanities to Law and Economics as well as Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering. FAU’s mission statement “Advance through Networks” reflects the close collaboration between the single disciplines. FAU has been ranked the third year in a row the most innovative University in Germany.
Requirements: Candidates for this position should hold a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (mathematics, ...). The ideal candidate shows strong enthusiasm about research, publishes at leading venues in cryptography or IT security, and has excellent teamworking abilities.
Program details and contact for application/questions: Funding is available for at least 36 months; the salary range is between 32.671 - 78.136 EUR year, depending on your background and experience. Prospective applicants should apply with a cover letter, a research statement, and an academic CV that includes the contact information for two references. Please send a single PDF file and include [PostDoc] in the subject. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dominique Schroeder
More information: https://www.chaac.tf.fau.eu
Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg
- privacy-enhancing-technologies
- cryptocurrencies
- password-based cryptography
- proof systems
Work Environment: The Applied Cryptography Lab is part of FAU, which is one of the largest universities in Germany. With its five faculties, FAU offers a scope of subjects ranging from the Humanities to Law and Economics as well as Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering. FAU’s mission statement “Advance through Networks” reflects the close collaboration between the single disciplines. FAU has been ranked the third year in a row the most innovative University in Germany.
Requirements: Candidates for this position should have a master or comparable degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (mathematics, ...). Knowledge of one or several of the areas cryptography, IT security, complexity theory, privacy,... is desired. The ideal candidate shows strong enthusiasm about research and has excellent teamworking abilities.
Program details and contact for application/questions: The project start date is as soon as possible. Funding is available for at least 36 months; an extension is possible. Prospective applicants should apply with a cover letter, a list of attended (Master) courses, and an academic CV. Please send a single PDF file and include [PhD] in the subject. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dominique Schröder
More information: https://www.chaac.tf.fau.eu
Nominations for the 2021 award (for papers published in 2000-2002) are welcomed by the selection committee. Deadline for nomination is May 3, 2021 23:59 AoE.
The proceedings of the relevant conferences can be found here:
- CHES 2000: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/3-540-44499-8
- CHES 2001: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/3-540-44709-1
- CHES 2002: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/3-540-36400-5
email subject line: ches test of time award nomination
mention: paper title and publication year
provide short justification why the paper should receive the award by providing number of citations, describing influence in industry, etc. in a max. 2 pages document or text in the email body
More information about the CHES Test-of-Time award can be found here: https://ches.iacr.org/testoftime.shtml
The 2021 Selection Committee:
- Benedikt Gierlichs (chair)
- Ingrid Verbauwhede
- Jean-Sébastien Coron
- David Naccache
- Berk Sunar
02 April 2021
Wickr
You not only create and deliver, you have the opportunity to see your hard work in use by everyday users. Opportunities like this do not come around often and take the right person to deliver results. While Wickr is expanding exponentially, we are keeping our start-up feel, mentality and fun environment. You still have time to join as a groundbreaking team member for an organization that holds over 91 patents on crypto protocols.
Responsibilities:
> Work with our cryptographers to create prototypes of cutting edge cryptographic and security features such as advanced encryption, signature, and key agreement schemes.
> Work with our core engineering team to convert prototypes of new network protocols and security features into production ready implementations that can be used by Wickr applications.
> Help develop a new cross platform Wickr protocol library in Rust.
> Write benchmarks and optimize code to help our team take full advantage of new features.
> Write code that is modular and well-covered by automated unit and integration tests.
> Help write and test FFI wrappers for our Rust libraries in Java, Swift, and C++.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
> Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
> 4+ years of experience developing software libraries in a low-level language such as C and C++.
> Minimum of 2 years’ experience writing Rust code in a production environment.
> Experience working in an agile software development environment.
> Experience contributing to open source libraries is a plus.
> Experience working with Java, Swift, or NodeJS is a plus.
> Interest in cryptography and secure coding practices is a plus.
> Be a self-starter who is willing to take ownership of your work.
> Excellent communicator in both verbal
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Please enter your application into the careers page and our Technical Recruiter will contact you, if qualified. You can also find him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-schultz-1509a22/
More information: https://wickr.com/careers/
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
Closing date for applications:
Contact: For more information an application , please visit: https://www.abg.asso.fr/fr/recruteurOffres/show/id_offre/97229
Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Sunnyvale, CA
We are looking for someone who will accelerate our security research around our business interests in the area and establish our presence in systems security academic venues. We offer competitive salary, benefits package, and flexible work schedule. This is a full-time permanent position based on Sunnyvale, CA. Candidates should have (or should soon have) a PhD degree in computer security or a closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with strong publication records in top tier crypto/security conferences. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their CV to Arnab Roy by email.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Arnab Roy
CSEM, Neuchâtel / EPFL, School of Computer and Communication Sciences, Lausanne, Switzerland
CSEM is a private, non-profit research, technology and innovation center. Our division of Integrated and Wireless Systems, in collaboration with the HexHive lab, EPFL, is looking for a PhD Candidate in Embedded security.
We have a multidisciplinary competence in the area of embedded, low-power embedded systems, spanning the full stack from HW, through firmware, to communication technologies, embedded intelligence, and security.
This offers an exciting opportunity for a candidate interested in HW design, cryptography, and security to address research questions that are relevant to practical applications in the domain of low-power embedded systems and Internet of Things (IoT), thanks to the immediate feedback and guidance from CSEM's researchers and engineers.
- Side channel-resistant implementations of cryptographic HW accelerators, with an emphasis on minimization of overhead and trade-offs between overhead and security level.
- HW-accelerated implementations of post-quantum cryptography for constrained platforms. Investigation of alternative cryptographic primitives to PQC key encapsulation and signature schemes with lower implementation overheads, suited for IoT.
- Identification, design, and implementation of HW (cyber)security features for constrained embedded platforms for practically relevant security profiles, with an emphasis on design minimalism.
- Research on tools automatizing the design of side-channel- secure processor instructions and/or HW accelerators.
- A Masters (or equivalent) degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Computer Science
- Good background in applied cryptography and security
- Solid background in HW design and resource trade-offs
- Solid background with programming in C
- Familiarity with embedded development is an advantage
- Fluency in English is required, proficiency in French is an advantage
Closing date for applications:
Contact:
For more information please contact Damian Vizar damian[dot]vizar [at]csem[dot]ch
You need to apply to the EPFL, IC faculty's doctoral school by April 15th: https://www.epfl.ch/education/phd/edic-computer-and-communication-sciences/edic-computer-and-communication-sciences/edic-how-to-apply/Loria; Nancy, France
The highly motivated candidate should have a master degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or Mathematics and at least basic knowledge in symmetric key cryptology.
The application deadline is May 10th 2021 and the candidates must apply via http://doctorat.univ-lorraine.fr/fr/les-ecoles-doctorales/iaem/offres-de-these/design-et-cryptanalyses-de-nouveaux-schemas-de. Further details on the project and on the requirements are also available on this page.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Marine Minier (marine dot minier at loria dot fr) and Virginie Lallemand (virginie dot lallemand at loria dot fr)
More information: http://doctorat.univ-lorraine.fr/fr/les-ecoles-doctorales/iaem/offres-de-these/design-et-cryptanalyses-de-nouveaux-schemas-de
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Asst Prof Jian Guo
More information: http://scripts.ntu.edu.sg
University of Twente, The Netherlands
The Services and Cybersecurity (SCS) chair at the University of Twente (The Netherlands) invites applications for a 4-years Ph.D. position on the topic of ‘modeling IoT device behavior for threat detection and response’.
More information:
https://www.utwente.nl/en/organisation/careers/!/2021-308/phd-position-on-modeling-iot-device-behavior-for-threat-detection-and-response
Deadline for applications: 23 April 2021, 23:59 CET
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Dr. Andrea Continella (a.continella@utwente.nl)
More information: https://www.utwente.nl/en/organisation/careers/!/2021-308/phd-position-on-modeling-iot-device-behavior-for-threat-detection-and-response
Society of Electronic Transactions and security, Chennai
a Research & Development project in the area of Quantum Key distribution for a project titled “: Metro Area Quantum Access Network (MAQAN)”.
Short description of the project:
Metro Area Quantum Access Network (MAQAN) ensures secure
key exchange between point-multipoint using Quantum mechanisms. In this project, SETS focus would be on developing
an efficient post-processing module required for field-deployable QKD systems. The post-processing module includes interfacing with quantum components, sifting, error parameter estimation, clock synchronization, authentication, privacy amplification, error correction, error verification, along with Quantum-safe Post Quantum Crypto primitives.
Project Associate - III
i. PhD in Engineering/ Science (Physics/Electronics)
ii. First Class M. Tech /M. E (Microelectronics and Photonics/Laser and Electro optics/Applied Electronics/VLSI Design/Electronic & Instrumentation/ Communication System/ Computer Science/ Cyber-Security).
i. MTech/ ME with minimum two years’ experience (or)
ii. PhD in Science with minimum one year experience (or)
iii. PhD in Engineering
Candidates with experience in Quantum Key Distribution, Integration of Optoelectronic Hardware with FPGA, Post Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Network testbed creation and System Design & Development using FPGAs. Hands-on exposure of FPGA boards and Xilinx Vivado tools using Verilog/VHDL/HLS.
Remuneration: Consolidated salary would be in the range of Rs. 50,000 to 60,000 per month.
Project Associate - II
Same as above but relaxation in terms of work experience (1 year work experience with masters or direct PhD) with skills in verilog and coding.
Remuneration: Consolidated salary would be in the range of Rs. 40,000 to 50,000 per month.
Closing date for applications:
Contact:
Name: Mr Dillibabu
Email :
hr_qkd2_2021@setsindia.net , dillibabu@setsindia.net
More information: https://www.setsindia.in/careers
Ethereum Foundation (remote)
About the Role: The candidate is expected to research cryptographic protocols that will be useful in blockchain applications or more generally. They will additionally dedicate some fraction of their time to projects that more directly benefit Ethereum. There is a lot of flexibility to work on topics they find interesting and also to collaborate with other teams for example in academia. We have a culture of open source and no patents will be put on any work they produce. The role is remote. The position is permanent however the details of the contract will depend on the location and personal circumstances of the candidate.
Requirements: The successful candidate will have a PhD in either cryptography, consensus, or a closely related field. They will have a strong track record of publishing in top tier conferences and a clear vision of how they wish to continue their research for the benefit of blockchain and other communities. They will be comfortable working both independently and as part of a larger team. The candidate should be able to prototype their protocols/algorithms in a programming language of their choice or else be open to learning.
The focus of this position is on lattice-based cryptography. The candidate should have good experience in one of the following areas and be familiar with others:
Interested candidates that have more diverse skills but do not fit the above requirements should also consider applying as there may be other roles within the foundation.
If you have contributed to any open source projects then please additionally discuss this in a short document or provide links to your contributions.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Please email cryptography@ethereum.org with a CV and a short document (either 1 or 2 pages) detailing how you have personally contributed to the most interesting of your publications.
University of Hamburg, Germany
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We are looking for a new member of our team that will be working as a full-time PhD candidate in research and teaching. Your tasks will include:
- Development, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of complex and secure IT-systems
- Working with bleeding-edge technology and research literature from security, cryptography, and privacy
- Publication of research results in national/international venues
- Support for teaching
Completed MSc degree (or equivalent) in IT-Security, computer science or a strongly related field. You are highly motivated, curious, reliable, and creative. You must be interested in system security, applied cryptography and/or privacy research. You must have experience in security in open and distributed communication systems and fundamental knowledge in cryptography and IT-Security. Experience with machine-learning and advanced software engineering skills, especially with a focus on application security and cryptography are a bonus. Programming skills in higher languages like C/C++ and Python are required.
Languages: German and English
We offer great and flexible working conditions in a highly motivated team of researchers with many opportunities for collaboration. The university supports their employees with many interesting opportunities for personal development.
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Prof. Hannes Federrath
https://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/inst/ab/snp/team/federrath.html
More information: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/stellenangebote/ausschreibung.html?jobID=9c1f97982796ef784ab5f91ec0edfe0ab550b3d9
31 March 2021
Aarushi Goel, Matthew Green, Mathias Hall-Andersen, Gabriel Kaptchuk
In this work, we focus on the specific case of zero-knowledge proofs for disjunctive statements. We design a general framework that compiles a large class of unmodified $\Sigma$-protocols, each for an individual statement, into a new $\Sigma$-protocol that proves a disjunction of these statements. Our framework can be used both when each clause is proved with the same $\Sigma$-protocol and when different $\Sigma$-protocols are used for different clauses. The resulting $\Sigma$-protocol is concretely efficient and has communication complexity proportional to the communication required by the largest clause, with additive terms that are only logarithmic in the number of clauses.
We show that our compiler can be applied to many well-known $\Sigma$-protocols, including classical protocols (e.g. Schnorr and Guillou-Quisquater) and modern MPC-in-the-head protocols such as the recent work of Katz, Kolesnikov and Wang and the Ligero protocol of Ames et al. Finally, since all of the protocols in our class can be made non-interactive in the random oracle model using the Fiat-Shamir transform, our result yields the first non-interactive zero-knowledge protocol for disjunctions where the communication only depends on the size of the largest clause.