Dublin City University
2 Ph.D. Studentships

Applications are invited for two SFI-funded Ph.D. studentships on the project The Formal Treatment of Identity-Based Signature Schemes.

Further information and details on how to apply are available here.

Closing Date: August 31, 2008.

(July 1, 2008)

QUT, Brisbane, Australia
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

A number of Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions are available within the Information Security Institute at Queensland University of Technology in the area of distributed denial of service attacks to commence sometime between August 2008 and February 2009. These two year fixed-term appointments are part of a collaborative project between Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Society for Electronic Transactions and Security and Queensland University of Technology Australia.

The successful applicants will work in one or more of the following project areas:

• probabilistic packet processing to mitigate high-rate flooding attacks
• DoS defence appliance for web services
• cryptographic puzzles for DoS mitigation in protocols for authenticated key exchange
• denial of service vulnerabilities and challenges in emerging technologies
• harmonisation of policy, legal and regulatory environments for national information infrastructure protection.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Prof. Ed Dawson. Formal application instructions can be found on the QUT careers page. Applications must be received no later than July 18th, 2008.

(July 1, 2008)

University of Luxembourg
Scientific Assistant

The University of Luxembourg is looking within the Laboratory of Algorithmics, Security and Cryptology of its Computer Science and Communications research unit (LACS/CSC) for:

Scientific Assistant (permanent contract - 40 hours/week) in the area of cryptographic hardware/software, side-channel analysis, signal processing, embedded system security.

More details here.

Closing Date: September 15, 2008

(June 25, 2008)

TELECOM ParisTech, Nice, France
Ph. D. Candidate

The Electrical Engineering department of TELECOM ParisTech is recruiting a doctorate candidate for a thesis entitled "Assisting the design of secured applications for mobile vehicles" (see here for more information).

To apply to this position, send a CV, a covering letter, recommendation letters and grade listings at Ludovic Apvrille

Closing Date: July 31, 2008.

(June 23, 2008)

TELECOM ParisTech, Paris, France
Associate Professor

1. Prof. Jean-Luc DANGER and
2. Associate Prof. Sylvain GUILLEY.

Closing Date: September 30, 2008.

(June 19, 2008)

Information Security Group, Royal Holloway, University of London
Senior Lecturer, Programme Director of the MSc in Information Security for External Students

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Lecturer, Programme Director of the MSc in Information Security for External Students. This innovative online MSc is supported by a multidisciplinary team of academics and industrialists and complements a successful established campus programme. Candidates should have experience of course leadership (including development) with a strong interest in e-learning. The ability to motivate and manage a diverse course team is essential. Candidates with research interests in Software Security are particularly encouraged to apply. However, candidates with strong research in any area of Information Security will be considered.

Salary is in the range £44,925 to £51,740 inclusive of London Allowance.

Informal enquiries may be made to; Dr Chez Ciechanowicz Tel: +44 (0) 1784 443112 or Professor Peter Wild Tel: +44 (0)1784 443081.

Further details and an application form are available from the Personnel Department, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX; fax: 01784 274900; telephone 01784 414241 or by email

Closing date: July 13, 2008.

(June 17, 2008)

PALO ALTO research group (Grenoble, France)
Arithmetics and algorithmics for cryptology on new trends architectures

Two contributions of the PALO ALTO project are the development of a library for cryptology on curves and of a cryptanalysis toolbox, with focus on fixed point precision arithmetic, finite field arithmetic, arithmetic on curves and on algorithms for exact linear algebra, discrete logarithms, and the GPU or FPGA as target architectures.

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Pure or Applied Mathematics or in Computer Science. Expertise in one of the following domains (cryptology, arithmetics, curves, algorithmic number theory, GPU, FPGA) and a programming experience (e.g. C/C++, CUDA) are required.

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vita and the names of at least three references to Prof. Philippe Elbaz-Vincent

More information here.

Closing date: July 13, 2008.

(June 17, 2008)

Digital Communications group, Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium
Research project in cryptography for wireless communications

This open position is part of a project realized in collaboration with the Digital Communications group at UCL, which deals with the problem of security in wireless communication and of cooperation among potentially untrusted units communicating over a wireless network. The adopted point of view will be largely information theoretic.

For this project, we are looking for enthousiastic young researchers with a strong interest in information security. Some knowledge or exerience with cryptography and information theory would be an asset. The PhD student employed will be given the opportunity to carry out a PhD in the UCL Crypto Group, on this project's topic, in close collaboration with the UCL Telecommunication laboratory.

Profile: master or engineering degree in (applied) mathematics, telecommunications or computer science
Duration of the project: 4 years

More information is available here or from Pr. Olivier Pereira, Pr. Jean-Jacques Quisquater or Pr. Luc Vandendorpe.

Closing date: Continuous.

(June 7, 2008)

UCL Crypto Group, Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium
Researcher positions (PhD student, post-doc) on side-channel cryptanalsis

Side-channel attacks aim at breaking cryptographic devices by exploiting information related to the physical behaviour of the device, such as running time, power consumption, or emitted electromagnetic radiations.

The objectives of the SCEPTIC project are to develop competencies in the measurement, design and validation of electronic circuits, to study countermeasures against side channel attacks and to design modes of production that integrate the evaluation of the side channel resistance level in the complete development chain.

The project, lasting 3 years, will allow two researchers to undertake innovative, yet close to application, research in this quickly evolving field. Research will be undertaken in close collaboration with other PhD students and senior researchers with a strong commitment to this field. Applicat profile requires engineering degree in electronics, applied mathematics or computer science

More information is available here or from Pr. Jean-Jacques Quisquater or Dr. Francois-Xavier Standaert.

Closing date: Continuous.

(June 7, 2008)

University of Oldenburg, Germany
Research and Teaching Scientist

The Institut für Mathematik at the University of Oldenburg invites applications  for two half positions of a research and teaching scientist starting immediately. The initial contract for both positions will be for two years with the possibility of an extension for one more year. A scientific university degree in Mathematics is required.

The job is intended for applicants who plan to graduate in Algebra/Geometry. In particular, applicants should be interested in the arithmetic of algebraic curves and they should be open to applications to cryptography.

Applicants for one position would be expected to support collaborations with scientific institutions in the region.

The University of Oldenburg is an equal opportunity employer. Women, therefore, are especially encouraged to apply. 

Interested candidates should submit the usual documents including the names of two references to Herrn Prof. Dr. M. Neubrand, University of Oldenburg, 26111 Oldenburg, Germany. 

Closing date: August 29, 2008 (post-marked).

(June 7, 2008)

Haute Ecole d’Ingénierie et de Gestion (HEIG-Vd), Switzerland
Faculty Position

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, HEIG-Vd, invites applications for a faculty position in the following areas:

• Computer Engineering with expertise in few of these sub-areas: object oriented secured programming (Web/Java), secure architectures and security management and policies, risk analysis, intrusion detection/prevention systems, security information and event management (SIEM), OS security.
  

Applicants should have earned a doctoral degree in Electrical / Computer / Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a closely related discipline and a professional experience of many years. All applicants must have a strong commitment to research and teaching. Salaries are competitive and are determined according to the successful applicant's accomplishments, experience and qualifications. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vita, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names of at least three references to Prof. Eduardo Sanchez, Dean.

More information here.

Closing date: June 2008.

(June 7, 2008)

Three post-doc grants for the "Secure Algorithm" project in Paris (FRANCE)

1. One at UVSQ (University of Versailles St-Quentin-en-Yvelines): the research is geared towards the definition of SCA-resistant algorithms,
2. One at the university Paris VIII: the emphasis is placed on secure Boolean primitives,
3. One at TELECOM ParisTech: the SCA-resistance of the proposed primitives or algorithms is evaluated from a practical point of view (mainly lab's work).

1. Prof. Louis GOUBIN,
2. Prof. Claude CARLET and Associate Prof. Philippe GUILLOT,
3. Prof. Jean-Luc DANGER and Associate Prof. Sylvain GUILLEY.

Closing Date: June 20, 2008 (for UVSQ) or July 31, 2008 (for TELECOM ParisTech and Paris VIII).

(June 2, 2008)

Queen’s University Belfast, UK
PhD studentship funded by Atmel Corporation 

Applications are invited for an Atmel supported PhD Research Studentship to commence 1st October 2008 within the Cryptography research group at the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT), Queen’s University Belfast. The PhD research will involve the design and development of low-cost countermeasures against Differential Power Analysis (DPA).

The 3-year PhD studentship will be supervised by Dr Maire O’Neill (nee McLoone) and the student will be required to spend 3-6 months at Atmel in the US. Funding includes both fees and a bursary of up to £12,940 p.a. for three years with a budget for travel. A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics is required.

For further information please contact: Dr. Máire O’Neill.

Closing Date: June 2008

(May 29, 2008)

Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Research Fellow

Research Fellow in Elliptic Curve Cryptography position is available. Specific information here, and general information about jobs at Macquarie University here.

Closing date: 26 June 2008.

(May 19, 2008)

University of Versailles St-Quentin-en-Yvelines (France)
PhD and PostDoc positions

The Crypto Group at University of Versailles St-Quentin-en-Yvelines (France) invites applications for the following positions, starting in September/October 2008:

• one PhD position (3 years) within the COPRIM project. The main goal of this project is to secure from relevant threats the transfer of private data information to and from contactless portable devices that communicate within the near field component of the electromagnetic field.
• one post-doc position (1 or 2 years) within the ODYSSEE project. The main goal of this project is to select, analyze and secure the implementation of stream ciphers against physical attacks.
• one post-doc position (1 or 2 years) within the SECURE ALGORITHM project. The main goal of this project is to design cryptographic primitives and algorithms with efficient secured implementations on embedded systems.

Details can be found here.

Requests and applications (including a cover letter and a detailed CV with references) should be sent to Prof. Louis Goubin.

The closing date for applications is June 20th, 2008.

(May 19, 2008)

Cryptology & Information Security Group, CWI Amsterdam
PhD position in Quantum Cryptography

The research project "Information-theoretic and Quantum Cryptography" within CWI's Cryptology & Information Security Group has a vacancy for a PhD researcher. The position is for 4 years and the research to be conducted will be in the area of quantum and information-theoretic cryptography and quantum information theory.

The PhD project is financed by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), and will be supervised by Dr. Serge Fehr (CWI). If the project is completed successfully, the PhD degree will be awarded by The Department of Mathematics of Leiden University under supervision of Prof. Dr. Ronald Cramer (CWI and Leiden University).

The candidate is expected to hold a Master's degree in mathematics, theoretical computer science or theoretical physics (or in a closely related field) and to have a strong background in pure mathematics. A solid background in cryptology, information theory or quantum mechanics is an additional plus.

To apply, send a cover letter introducing yourself and a detailed CV including the names and contact information of at least two references to Serge Fehr.

(May 16, 2008)

International University in Germany
Research Associate in Information Security

The School of IT of the International University in Germany, Bruchsal, invites applications for two Research Associate positions in information security (PhD student or postdoctoral researcher).

The positions are partly funded by the EU FP7 project SecureSCM. Research tasks will focus on the design and implementation of secure multiparty computation protocols, security analysis, and methodology. Applicants are expected to have an MSc or PhD degree in Computer Science (or equivalent), and a solid background in cryptographic protocols and distributed systems security.

The positions are available now and will be filled as soon as possible. Applications should be sent to Prof. Dr. Octavian Catrina. An application should include a motivation letter stating the research interests, a detailed CV (including a list of publications), and a relevant recent publication (or thesis).

(May 15, 2008)

Oberthur Technologies, France / UCL Crypto Group, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
PhD position in cryptographic engineering.

The Cryptography & Security Laboratory of Oberthur Technologies and the UCL Crypto Group of University Louvain-la-Neuve are looking for a PhD candidate in the area of cryptography and embedded security. Students with a strong background in mathematics (in particular statistics, algebra, combinatorics and discrete mathematics) are encouraged to apply. The position is starting in September/October 2008.

Details can be found here.

Requests and applications (including a cover letter and a detailed CV with references) should be sent to Dr. François-Xavier Standaert or to Dr. Emmanuel Prouff.

(May 14, 2008)

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Post-Doc Positions in Cryptography

Division of Mathematical Science, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, seeks candidates for post-doc positions on cryptography. Applicants with a strong background in cryptology, together with one or several areas of algebra, number theory, coding theory and combinatorics, are encouraged to send their application letters and the detailed CV to  Yeow Meng Chee,  San Ling, or  Huaxiong Wang.

(May 6, 2008)

Technical University of Denmark
PhD position and PostDoc position in cryptology

Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD position and a 2-year PostDoc position both starting October 1, 2008, within the field of cryptology at the Department of Mathematics, Technical University of Denmark.

Further information can be obtained by emailing Professor Lars R. Knudsen, DTU Mathematics.

To apply please read the full texts of the announcements for Postdoc or PhD.

Applications must be received no later than July 1st, 2008 at 12.00 (GMT +1.00)

(May 3, 2008)

Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security at Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
PhD or Post Doc Position for Cryptography Engineering

The position is within the international project CACE (Computer Aided Cryptographic Engineering). The goal of this project is to investigate and develop methodologies and tools for the generation and verification of advanced cryptographic primitives and protocols.

Applicants are expected to hold a Master's degree in computer science, mathematics or a closely related fields. They are required to extend and/or enhance their skills  in (some of) the following fields: cryptography, applied number theory, compiler/language design and implementation.  A particular area of focus in the project are zero-knowledge proof of knowledge protocols. Expertise in any of these fields is a plus, but not a pre-requisite. There are many opportunities in the project for a combination of theoretical and practical advances, but it is essential to have the ability to implement the corresponding cryptographic tools, e.g., a compiler for  zero-knowledge proof of knowledge protocols.

Given the international character of the project, applicants are expected to collaborate with our partner institutions and to travel to research meetings abroad.

The position is available now and shall be occupied as soon as possible.

The application should include a current curriculum vitae, at least one letter of recommendation, and a letter of motivation stating the research interests. Please send applications or inquiries by e-mail to Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ahmad-Reza Sadeghi.

(May 3, 2008)

RFI-Global, UK
Principal Engineer Security

RFI-Global is seeking to hire an expert in cryptography, side channel analysis and/or fault analysis. The engineer will be working on evaluations of smart card products, and the development of our side channel and fault attack capability.

Should you be interested in finding out more about this position or wish to send your CV - please contact HR at RFI Global Services Ltd.

(Apr 11, 2008)

Macrovision, CA, USA
Engineer

Macrovision (San Francisco, CA) is looking for motivated, experienced, intellectually curious software engineers to develop and implement security code for Blu-ray discs. Will research, develop and implement software security tools and techniques, and reverse engineer attacks against Blu-ray players and software; develop, implement, and test countermeasures.

Experience/Requirements

• 5+ years software development experience in Unix-based environment 
• Expertise in C and the GNU tool chain, including gcc, make 
• Fluent in Python and/or shell-scripting
• Knowledge of assembly languages and embedded or resource-constrained systems design and implementation 
• Experience developing, analyzing, and implementing complex algorithms
• Degree in Computer Science
  

More information here.

(Mar 17, 2008)

Ingenico, Paris France
Research Engineers

Ingenico is looking for six to ten MSc to PhD-level research engineers for jobs based in Paris, France. The positions are full-time, fully-paid permanent positions at the crossroads of industrial and scientific security research and design.

Attending conferences and publishing is part of these positions' job descriptions.

Ingenico is looking for security expertise over a very large gamut of specialties: side channel attacks, mechanical security (switches), cryptography, secure coding, web and wireless security, smart-cards etc.

Candidates could send their applications to either Nora Dabbous or David Naccache.

(Feb 19, 2008)

IBM Zurich Research Lab
Open Positions in Computer Security & Cryptography

The IBM Zurich Research Lab is the European branch of IBM's worldwide Research division. Our aim is to promote fundamental and applied research that will be at the core of IBM products, services and solutions.

We offer 1 year postdoc and  permanent positions for researchers in the field of computer security and cryptography. Candidates must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a related field and be active members of the scientific research community. They must be able to define new research directions and but also to contribute to ongoing activities.

More details on the positions can be found here.

(Feb 10, 2008)

STMicroelectronics, Rousset (Aix-en-Provence), France
Security engineer/expert

STMicroelectronics is looking for an experienced security engineer/expert for its Advanced System Technology corporate security R&D team whose mission is to

• Anticipate (customers, consortia & standards, etc.), develop or make available (3rd parties, partners, etc.) critical hardware of software security IPs, architectures or expertise that will be needed by ST product divisions (Mobile, Set-Top-Box, HDD, printers, power-line modems, smartcards, etc.) 3-5 years down the road. Work closely with product divisions to discuss those security needs and ensure proper awareness and anticipation
• Support ST product divisions and deploy security expertise within ST
• Identify, prototype and champion/nurture new innovative product opportunities for ST in the field of security
  

Desired competencies are security expertise, experience in analysis, definition and development of secure products, C/C++, microprocessors, system-on-chips & computer architecture, embedded software, broad technical background and experience with and motivation for hands-on prototyping.

Applications should be made at http://jobs.st.com => Rousset – France => Openings => Ref 89992, or here

(Jan 31, 2008)

University College London, UK
PhD Scholarship on a topic in Information Security

We currently have one PhD Scholarship for students interested in pursuing a PhD in Computer Science on a topic in Information Security.  The work in the PhD can be e.g. on cryptography, network security, or critical infrastructures. Students with a strong background in mathematics (in particular algebra, combinatorics, discrete mathematics, and number theory) and/or algorithms are encouraged to apply.

Advisor: Yvo Desmedt

For further information please email or contact Ms. Tracy Clarke on +44 (0)1473 663706.

The financial aspect of these scholarships is similar to the ones here.

Students are encouraged to apply by May 1, 2008 by going here.

(Jan 29, 2008)

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Postdoc in Wireless Security

EPFL/LCA1 (Prof. Jean-Pierre Hubaux) is recruiting one postdoc researcher in the area of secure wireless networks.

Required skills and expertise:

• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Strong background in networking and in security
• Good analytical skills
• Good knowledge of C, C++, and MatLab

Education:

• PhD in computer science or electrical engineering, with a convincing publication record.

Mission:

• Contribute to the research efforts of the group

The research activities will mainly revolve around the design and the validation of secure protocols for wireless networks.

EPFL offers top research facilities and a competitive remuneration.

The duration of employment is flexible, but limited; 3 years is a typical duration.

Starting date: to be agreed, possibly in Spring or Summer 2008.

More information here.

(Jan 16, 2008)

CWI Amsterdam & Leiden University
PhD position in Mathematical Cryptology

CWI Amsterdam invites applications from prospective PhD students.

Please respond only if you have a very strong background in mathematics (e.g., algebra, number theory, geometry, combinatorics, coding theory, quantum information theory). Applicants with a very strong background in theoretical computer science (e.g., algorithms, complexity theory, quantum computing) will also be considered.

The position is in the area of mathematical cryptology. The successful applicant will be a member of the CWI Crypto Group and will also be affiliated with the Algebra, Number Theory and Geometry Group of the Mathematical Institute, Leiden University.

To apply, send a cover letter introducing yourself and a detailed CV including the names of at least two references to:

(Jan 8, 2008)

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