International Association
for Cryptologic Research

In the Research Unit of Privacy Enhancing Technologies at TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant post-doc (all genders) limited to expected 6 years for 40 hours/week. Expected start: April 2025. Research will address the development of privacy-enhancing technologies, including but not limited to the design of cryptographic algorithms and protocols, distributed protocols, cryptocurrencies, and information-theoretic approaches such as differential privacy. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to): Privacy preserving cryptocurrencies Efficient proof systems such as (non-interactive) zero-knowledge, SNARKs, etc. Cryptographic protocols Functional encryption Fully homomorphic encryption Information-theoretic approaches such as differential privacy

Tasks: Deep interest in scientific problems and the motivation for independent and goal-oriented research Independent teaching or participation in teaching and supervision of students Participation in organizational and administrative tasks of the research division and the faculty

Your profile: - Completion of an excellent doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field
-Strong background in cryptography, privacy-preserving mechanisms, or data security
- In-depth knowledge and experience in at least one subject area: secure computation, differential privacy, anonymous communication systems, privacy-preserving machine learning, cryptocurrencies, cryptographic protocols, identity management, homomorphic encryption, or zero-knowledge proofs
An outstanding publication record in top security, privacy, and applied cryptography conferences and journals, such as e.g., ACM CCS, Crypto, Eurocrypt, Usenix Security, NDSS, EEE S&P, PETS Experience in teaching and supervising students, with enthusiasm for advancing knowledge in the field of privacy-enhancing technologies Excellent organizational and analytical skills, combined with a structured and detail-oriented approach to work Team player with strong problem-solving abilities, creative thinking, and a passion for tackling real-world privacy challenges

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Dominique Schroeder

More information: https://jobs.tuwien.ac.at/Job/247325