IACR News item: 02 January 2024
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology; Vienna, Austria
Job Posting
AIT is Austria's s largest research and technology organisation for applied research, located in Vienna.
The cryptography team is conducting research in the domain of public key cryptography, including secure communication, privacy-enhancing technologies, and long-term and post-quantum security. Our research covers the full spectrum from idea creation to the development of prototypes and demonstrators.
The team is seeking to grow, and is therefore looking for a PhD-student in the fields of privacy and security in distributed systems.
Through our AIT-PhD programme with 150 internationals students, conducted in collaboration with renowned universities, applicants will have the opportunity to conduct their PhD thesis in collaboration with our experts and our national and international project partners from industry or other research institutions.
Requirements:
The minimum gross annual salary on a full-time basis (38,5 h / week) according to the collective agreement is EUR 53.578,--. The actual salary will be determined individually, based on your qualifications and experience. In addition, we offer company benefits, flexible working conditions, individual training and career opportunities.
All applications (including cover letter and full CV) need to be submitted using the following link: https://jobs.ait.ac.at/Job/224352
The cryptography team is conducting research in the domain of public key cryptography, including secure communication, privacy-enhancing technologies, and long-term and post-quantum security. Our research covers the full spectrum from idea creation to the development of prototypes and demonstrators.
The team is seeking to grow, and is therefore looking for a PhD-student in the fields of privacy and security in distributed systems.
Through our AIT-PhD programme with 150 internationals students, conducted in collaboration with renowned universities, applicants will have the opportunity to conduct their PhD thesis in collaboration with our experts and our national and international project partners from industry or other research institutions.
Requirements:
- Applicants are required to hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, or a related field
- Basic knowledge of cryptography (at least one course specializing on cryptography) is expected
- Special interest in applied research and the solution of practical problems, in particular in the areas of cryptography and information security
- High level of commitment and ability to work in a team
- Good knowledge of a programming language (e.g., C/C++, Rust, Java, Python) and software development is a plus
- Very good written and oral English skills; knowledge of German is not a requirement
The minimum gross annual salary on a full-time basis (38,5 h / week) according to the collective agreement is EUR 53.578,--. The actual salary will be determined individually, based on your qualifications and experience. In addition, we offer company benefits, flexible working conditions, individual training and career opportunities.
All applications (including cover letter and full CV) need to be submitted using the following link: https://jobs.ait.ac.at/Job/224352
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Stephan Krenn (stephan.krenn[at]ait.ac.at)
More information: https://jobs.ait.ac.at/Job/224352
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