International Association
for Cryptologic Research

We are offering multiple fully funded positions as Ph.D. students or PostDocs in the project CRYPTOECONOMICS. The CRYPTOECONOMICS project explores the intersection between cryptography and game theory for the use case of decentralized finance. The project will be carried out jointly by researchers in cryptography at TU Darmstadt and algorithmic game theory at Goethe University Frankfurt. As a member of the CRYPTOECONOMICS project, you will conduct research on blockchain technologies and publish/present your results at top venues for research in blockchains, cryptography, IT Security and algorithmic game theory. Topics of particular interest include (but are not limited to):

• Cryptography for Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies
• Decentralized Finance
• Economics and Computation
• Design and Analysis of Distributed Algorithms

For a PhD position, you hold a Master degree from a top university with excellent grades in computer science, mathematics, or a similar area. You have a strong mathematical and/or algorithmic/theoretical CS background and are fluent in English. Knowledge in one of the topics mentioned above is a plus. To apply for a PostDoc position, you additionally hold a PhD and have publications at top venues in one of the topics mentioned above (e.g. Crypto, Eurocrypt, TCC, CCS, FC, AFT, STOC, FOCS, SODA, EC, AAAI, IJCAI).

Your application should contain a CV, record of grades, a short motivation letter and at least one contact for a reference letter. Since there are multiple positions available please indicate in your application if your main interest lies in cryptography or game theory.

The project is part of the ATHENE national center for IT security and privacy, which is one of Europe’s largest centers for research in IT security. We offer an excellent working environment in the heart of the Frankfurt Metropolitan Area, which is internationally well-known for its high quality of life. The review of applications starts immediately until the positions are filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact:
Sebastian Faust (office.cac@cysec.de)
Martin Hoefer (mhoefer@em.uni-frankfurt.de)