IACR News item: 25 January 2024
Technology Innovation Institute
Job Posting
Who We Are
The Cryptography Research Center (CRC) brings together theoretical and applied cryptographers to contribute to the proliferation of this ever-evolving ecosystem. Our world-class cryptography experts collaborate with key industry players to offer advanced solutions to address the threats faced by today’s digital societies.
CRC is part of the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a global scientific research center attracting the world’s foremost scientists and researchers. TII leads worldwide advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous robotics, quantum computing, cryptography and quantum communications, directed energy, secure communication, smart devices, advanced materials, and propulsion and space technologies, and biotechnology fields.
What We Do
We design, analyze, and implement cryptographic algorithms and protocols using in-depth technical expertise that encompasses fundamental classical and post-quantum cryptography research, applied cryptography engineering, and research on theoretical and practical cryptanalytic techniques.
Responsibilities
Participate in security evaluations of in-house and 3rd-party developed products
Conduct R&D activities in the areas of vulnerability research, hardware security, side-channel analysis, and fault injection attacks
Required skills
BSc/MSc in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related
Significant hands-on experience performing side-channel analysis and/or fault injection attacks on real-world devices
Good understanding of system-level security building blocks (e.g., TEE, secure boot, OTP fuses, secure elements)
Familiarity with the most common countermeasures found on modern secure chips (e.g., shields, sensors, codes, masking)
Experience with C/C++ and Python
Nice to have skills
PhD degree in hardware security or related
Proven experience in security research (e.g., papers, CVEs)
Closing date for applications:
Contact: mohammed.hannan@tii.ae
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