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IACR News item: 03 March 2023

Simula UiB, Bergen, Norway
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Project/Job description: The Ph.D. candidate 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 become excessively popular during the last few years due to their application in privacy-preserving cryptocurrencies. We expect the focus to be at least partially on post-quantum secure zk-SNARKs.

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 MSc studies. We expect an excellent academic track record, including top grades. The student should be at home both in theory and practice: a good background in mathematics and TCS is particularly expected but having both this and an ability to read and write code is also useful. We value strong motivation with a combination of teamwork and the ability to work alone.

About Simula UiB (http://simula-uib.com): Simula UiB is a research center owned by the Simula Research Laboratory AS and the University of Bergen (UiB). Simula UiB has a large research group in cryptography and information theory, with eight faculty members who regularly publish at IACR conferences. The student will officially defend at UiB.

Simula UiB offers: modern office facilities located in downtown Bergen (“the gateway to the fjords”). A competitive salary starting from 501200 NOK (approx 45000-50000 euros, depending on the exchange rate). Emphasis on work-life balance. Numerous additional benefits.

Closing date for applications: 31.03.2023 but earlier application is encouraged

Research group homepage: https://sites.google.com/view/helgerlipmaa/research-group

Apply at: https://www.simula.no/about/job/phd-student-zero-knowledge-proofs (early application Is encouraged)

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Helger Lipmaa

More information: https://www.simula.no/about/job/phd-student-zero-knowledge-proofs

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