The Department of Combinatorics and Optimization at the University of Waterloo invites applications from qualified candidates for a 2-year position as a Cryptographic Research Architect on the Open Quantum Safe project (https://openquantumsafe.org/).

This position is available immediately in Professor Stebila’s research group. You will be working with a world-wide team of researchers and developers from academia and industry on the Open Quantum Safe project. You will have the opportunity to push the boundaries of applied post-quantum cryptography and contribute to various open-source projects. You will help integrate new post-quantum cryptographic algorithms into the liboqs open-source library, and design and implement techniques for evaluating and benchmarking these cryptographic algorithms in a variety of contexts.

The field of post-quantum cryptography is rapidly evolving, and you will need to track ongoing changes to algorithms due to peer review and advances by researchers via the the NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography project forum. In addition to algorithm research, tasks cover all aspects of the software development lifecycle and include design, programming cryptographic algorithms, integrating other cryptographic implementations into the liboqs framework, integrating liboqs into 3rd party open-source projects, testing, benchmarking and documentation. You may be asked to take an ownership role in coordinating the development of various sub-component of the Open Quantum Safe project.

The appointment will be a full-time position for 2 years. The salary range is $80,000–$115,000/year and commensurate with experience.

Canadians, Canadian Permanent Residents, and those who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given priority consideration for this position.

For more information on the position and how to apply, please see https://openquantumsafe.org/team/open-positions

Context Our team develops pre-silicon analysis tools to: 1) identify exploitable vulnerabilities at the software level based on these interactions between a software and a microarchitecture, or 2) formally prove the security, for a given attacker model, of a system embedding hardware/software countermeasures against fault injections. These tools implement a methodology that has shown to be successful to find microarchitectural vulnerabilities and/or prove the robustness, for a given fault model, of various RISC-V based processors [1]. For instance, we have formally proven the security of OpenTitan's processor to single bit-flip injections [2].

[1] S. Tollec et al. μArchiIFI: Formal Modeling and Verification Strategies for Microarchitectural Fault Injections. FMCAD 2023

[2] S. Tollec et al.. Fault-Resistant Partitioning of Secure CPUs for System Co-Verification against Faults. TCHES 2024

Objectives

Your main missions will be:

- To design and extend our pre-silicon methodology and associated tools to support different secured processors. In particular, leverage the specificities of the countermeasures embedded by such secured processors to speedup analysis techniques, but also integrate in our methodology and tools post-synthesis netlist level analyses of hardware architectures.

- To participate to a project-scale experimental evaluation aiming to fill the gap between pre-silicon tools and post-silicon security evaluations.

Location Saclay (Paris area) or Grenoble.

Requirements PhD or a Masters’s Degree in Electronics or Computer Science. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a solid background in any of the following fields is expected: computer architecture, programming languages, formal methods, cyber-security. Knowledge or French (spoken or written) is not required but may be helpful on a day-to-day basis.

Application Please send the following documents: CV, cover letter (in French or English), transcrpit of records

Unpaid, part-time fellowship (3–6 months), with potential to evolve into a fully-funded, startup-style venture We invite applied cryptographers to join a part-time, unpaid pilot fellowship focused on zero-knowledge proofs, MPC, and secure data pipelines for biosecurity. No prior biosecurity experience is required—just strong crypto skills and curiosity. You’ll work collaboratively with fellow cryptographers, developers, and biosecurity experts to develop tangible, economically sustainable prototypes, with the goal of launching a funded venture by program’s end. This role is designed to run alongside your current commitments—no need to pause full-time work.

Fellow Responsibilities
- Design zk‑SNARK/STARK or MPC circuits to verify epidemiological data integrity and outbreak modeling
- Prototype privacy-preserving alert systems for decentralized biosurveillance
- Collaborate with peer cryptographers and cross-disciplinary fellows on open-source proof-of-concept systems
- Co-author deliverables: circuit specs, threat models, implementation evaluations

Qualifications:
- Master’s or PhD in cryptography, computer science, mathematics, or related field
- Strong programming and mathematical background
- Experience with zk frameworks (e.g., Circom, snarkjs, arkworks) or MPC is a plus
- No prior biosecurity/domain expertise required—we’ll provide domain support
-Available to work part-time alongside existing commitments

Program Structure & Benefits:
- Unpaid and part-time: built to fit around ongoing work or study
- Goal-driven: produce a self-sustaining prototype or venture by program end
- Collaborative environment: work alongside other cryptographers with mentorship from senior crypto and domain experts
- Opportunity to transition into a funded startup or project launch post-fellowship

Application Instructions:
Send us an email with a brief overview of your background and skills

Secure Computation Technologies, such as Multiparty Computation, allow the purposeful processing of private data (distilling value from such data), without compromising the privacy of this data. Today’s interconnected world, smart applications, and global business, necessitating the use of collaborative analytics, require the collection and processing of private information. In this PhD trajectory you will be exploring ways and developing protocols and primitives that enhance the security, functionality, and efficiency of secure computation technologies (e.g., multiparty computation – MPC), when designed for particular application scenarios, such as private machine learning use-cases.

In this 4-year PhD trajectory, you are expected to:

Conduct original and novel research in the field of Secure Computation Technologies;

Design novel protocols for privacy-preserving (machine learning) applications;

Publish and present scientific articles at international journals and conferences;

Engage in collaborations in academia and industry;

Assist in relevant teaching activities.

The position is fully funded for 4 years.

COSIC is looking for a motivated researcher who fit into the following profile: PhD candidate to work on Hardware implementations secured against physical attacks.

Job Description : The position is funded by Flemish Research Funds (FWO). The PhD candidate will work in collaboration with the research group of Prof. Amir Moradi from University of Darmstadt. The research program is defined in a joint research project jointly funded by FWO (Belgium) and DFG (Germany). The title of the project is MatSec – Maturing Physical Security Models in Realistic Scenarios. The PIs of the project in COSIC are Dr. Svetla Nikova and Prof. Vincent Rijmen.

Security models for side-channel analysis and combined attacks for HW implementations exist, but they often make unrealistic assumptions or are inaccurate in modeling physical effects. This results in countermeasures that are either overdesigned, unnecessarily increasing the costs, or still vulnerable to attacks when deployed. The main objective of this project is to provide security models that accurately abstract attacks against cryptographically secured physical devices and that allow for the creation of efficient countermeasures on hardware guaranteeing security in practice.

We are looking for people to work on the following topics: (1) Realistic side-channel models capturing the circuit’s real behavior and achieving a balance between security and efficiency and providing improved countermeasures. (2) Security models and randomness generation: to develop procedures for constructing masked HW/SW implementations with low randomness requirements (3) Combined security models extending known fault/combined adversaries.

Specific Skills Required: For the PhD position: The candidates should hold a master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science with very good grades, very good knowledge and experience with programing with C/C++ and Verilog/VHDL. Preferably to have passed courses in Cryptography and/or Computer Security.

Who we are: IOG is a technology company focused on blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include the Cardano blockchain, as well as other products in the areas of decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain and Web3 technology globally.

What the role involves: As a Research Fellow at IOG, you will be responsible for conducting high-quality research, combining your well-developed research skills with a passion for collaborating in innovative research projects. We are looking for someone who is interested in blockchain technologies specifically to conduct research on post-quantum cryptographic solutions for enhancing the security and scalability of decentralized ledger technologies, and potentially harnessing quantum computation to develop novel, future-proof cryptographic protocols. You will join our team of research fellows contributing directly to our diverse development efforts.

Further information: For additional information as well as submitting your application, follow the link in the ad title.

The research group for Cryptographic Protocols located at the University of Luxembourg is looking for one PostDoc as well as one PhD student working on cryptographic primitives and protocols enabling privacy, accountability, and transparency.

A background in post-quantum cryptography and secure multi-party computation is expected, demonstrated by corresponding publications for the PostDoc or successfully attended courses or a master’s thesis on the subject for the PhD student.

The candidates will be based at the University of Luxembourg but also profit from regular visits at the KASTEL Security Research Labs at KIT, Germany. Their research will be dealing with the design and implementation of privacy-enhancing cryptographic protocols in the scope of the EU Q-FENCE project (https://www.uni.lu/fstm-en/research-projects/q-fence/).

If you are interested in joining our group, please send an email including your CV, transcripts, and two references to andy.rupp@uni.lu. The starting date for both positions is November 2025. Your application will be considered promptly.

The Cryptography group at University of Vienna is searching for a motivated PhD candidate to join our team. We develop new security definitions which match practical applications, explore complexity-theoretic relations, develop novel, sophisticated proof techniques, and design schemes that provably satisfy strong security guarantees. Hence, strong mathematics skills are advantageous and arguing by formal mathematical proofs is essential.

Besides research (including attendance and presentation at workshops and conferences), the candidate will be involved in a small amount of teaching, according to the university regulations.

The position is fully funded for 4 years with a competitive salary and available from September 2025; the exact starting date is negotiable. For eligibility, an MSc degree in Computer Science or Mathematics (or a related field) is required. Applications must contain all requested documents and be done exclusively through the linked job portal at University of Vienna.

University of Vienna is located centrally and public transport is extraordinarily good. Also internationally, Vienna is very well connected by train, plane and bus. There are several cryptography research groups in and around Vienna and we encourage regular exchange through a joint reading group.

The Jean-Monnet University (UJM) at Saint-Etienne in France is now seeking excellents candidates for tenure-track (Associate Professor) position starting in november 2025.

This is a special position in France, as it is a first 5-year contract, and if the indicators are met the position automatically becomes that of a Full Professor. For 5 years, the person recruited is only required to carry out 64 hours of teaching per year, with dedicated financial resources. It's a research-oriented position in one of Europe's leading hardware security teams (the SESAM team at Laboratoire Hubert Curien).

The objective of this position is to ensure the long-term security of embedded systems by developing countermeasure mechanisms that can defend against sophisticated attacks at the intersection of software and hardware, starting from the design phase. This will result in new protection concepts being proposed that take into account the evolving cyber threat and the complexity of attack paths that exploit vulnerabilities in both software and hardware.

We are therefore looking for excellent candidates with at least 5 years' post-doctoral experience and an excellent list of scientific contributions and publications in the field of hardware security.

I am looking for a PhD student in the 6-year project CAVE, funded by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG) through the Emmy Noether Programme.

Why should you apply? The position involves exploring innovative methods in the field of Computer-Aided Security Verification, with the goal of publishing in leading international venues, broadening the research network, initiating global collaborations, and formulating independent research inquiries. For this, I work closely with my PhD students, including regular one-to-one meetings, to support and foster your research.

Location: The newly established junior research group on Computer-Aided Verification of Physical Security Properties (CAVE) is affiliated with the Faculty of Computer Science at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB). RUB has been a leader in IT security in Europe for more than two decades, and this expertise is integral to the Faculty of Computer Science.

Requirements: A Master’s Degree or a strong Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English as well as solid background in any of the following fields are expected: cryptographic engineering, hardware security, physical implementation attacks (SCA & FIA) or profound knowledge of formal verification techniques.

Deadline: Reviewing of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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I am currently looking for two motivated PhD students to join my research group. My lab will focus on trustworthy IC design, secure EDA, hardware Trojans, reverse engineering, circuit obfuscation, cryptographic accelerators, PUFs, TRNGs, and the use of LLMs, MPC, and ZKPs in hardware security. Ideal candidates should have a background in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with experience or a strong interest in VLSI design, EDA tools, and hardware security concepts. Programming skills in Verilog, SystemVerilog, C++, and Python are highly valued. These fully funded positions offer access to advanced EDA tools, collaborative industry opportunities, and support for publishing at top-tier venues. To apply, please send your CV and academic transcripts to xaainulabideen@gmail.com. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to share this opportunity!

What the role involves:

Cryptographic Engineers contribute to design, implementation, and integration of secure cryptographic protocols across Cardano-related initiatives, including Cardano Core Cryptographic Primitives, Mithril, ALBA, Leios, etc. This role bridges applied research and engineering, focusing on translating cutting-edge cryptographic designs into robust, production-grade systems. The cryptography engineer will collaborate closely with researchers, protocol designers, software architects, product managers, and QA teams to ensure cryptographic correctness, performance, and system alignment. A strong emphasis is placed on high assurance coding, cryptographic soundness, and practical deployment readiness.

Work independently and collaborate with distributed teams across multiple time zones, showing initiative and ownership over tasks

Design and implement cryptographic constructions, including digital signatures, zero-knowledge proofs, accumulators, commitment schemes

Work independently on software development tasks, demonstrating proactive problem-solving skills

Develop and maintain cryptographic libraries (primarily in Rust and Haskell, occasionally in C) with an emphasis on safety, performance, clarity, and auditability

Translate advanced cryptographic concepts from academic research into well-structured, reliable implementations that will be used in production systems

Contribute to cryptographic design discussions, parameter tuning, performance benchmarking, particularly for elliptic curve and zk-based constructions

Analyze and validate protocol security, ensuring soundness, liveness, & resistance to practical adversaries

Collaborate with researchers, software architects, & formal methods specialists to align implementation with protocol specifications

Write & maintain clear documentation, including developer guides and internal design notes

Troubleshoot, debug, optimize cryptographic code & its interactions w/ broader systems

Keep up to date with recent cryptographic advancements & assess their relevance to the project

Company Description

The Industrial Systems Institute (ISI) is a public research institute under the supervision of the General Secretariat for Research and Technology of the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Culture and Sports. Founded in Patras in June 1998, ISI is part of the Research and Innovation Centre in Information, Communication, and Knowledge Technologies “Athena” since 2003. The institute focuses on contributing to high-technology sectors related to integrated industrial systems, aiming to increase the competitiveness of the Greek industry through the application of state-of-the-art technologies. ISI is currently hosted in Patras Science Park premises.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for Early-Career or Postdoctoral Researchers in Side-Channel Attacks & Countermeasures for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). The positions are based in Greece, with some work from home being acceptable. Day-to-day tasks include conducting research in side-channel attacks and countermeasures for PQC and developing countermeasures in software and/or FPGA hardware.

Qualifications

• Solid programming background in C/C++ programming language
• Basic signal processing knowledge
• Research and Data Analysis skills
• Experience with AI model libraries (e.g., Pytorch, Tensorflow)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in post-quantum cryptography is a plus
• Experience in Hardware Programming Languages or High Level Synthesis tools is a plus
• Basic Laboratory Skills on oscilloscopes and electronics (for the side channel attack position) is a plus
• PhD or Master’s degree in a relevant field

I will join the Department of Computer Science at Illinois Tech as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Fall 2025. My research focuses on Applied Cryptography, especially advancing cryptography to solve security and privacy issues in existing as well as emerging real-world applications. Please see (https://yanxue820.github.io) for more details about me.

I'm hiring 2-3 Ph.D. students starting in spring/fall 2026 with the following research areas:

• Secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC): MPC is a crucial technique to enhance data collaborations while protecting sensitive information. Our research provides highly efficient MPC solutions for real-world application scenarios (such as healthcare, risk management, biorecognition, etc).
• Blockchain: We build foundational infrastructures to ensure security and privacy in blockchain ecosystems. Our research addresses critical challenges, such as resource-constrained users, data confidentiality and verifiability, decentralized services, etc.
• Intersection between Cryptography and Machine Learning: We advance and accelerate cryptography techniques to protect the data/model security and privacy in machine learning. Conversely, we leverage machine learning techniques to assist in proving the security of cryptographic protocols.

Qualifications:

• Fully-funded Ph.D. students (Spring/Fall 2026) passionate about research
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Math, or related disciplines
• Solid programming/mathematical skills and/or a background in cryptographic research or study
• Curious and eager to explore new ideas and technologies

The cybersecurity group at Monash Information Technology has openings for PhD and PostDoc positions, fully funded by an Australian Research Council (ARC) project. We are looking for candidates in design, analysis, implementation and/or application aspects of the following areas.

Topics of interest

• Zero-knowledge proof (ZKP)
• SNARKs
• Lattice-based cryptography
• Fully-homomorphic encryption (FHE)
• Some combination of the above

The candidates will have the opportunity to work in an excellent research environment and collaborate with experts in cryptography and with CryptoLab industry partners.

Why join Monash?

Monash University is among the leading universities in Australia and is located in Melbourne, one of the most liveable cities in the world. See more at: https://mfesgin.github.io/supervision/

PhD Position

Applicants should have (or be expected to complete in the next 6 months) a masters or honours equivalent degree in mathematics, computer science, cryptography, engineering or closely related areas. Some research experience in cryptography is required.

Apply by filling out the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetFZLvDNug5SzzE-iH97P9TGzFGkZB-ly_EBGOrAYe3zUYBw/viewform

PostDoc Position

Applicants should have (or be expected to complete in the next 6 months) a PhD in mathematics, computer science, cryptography, engineering or closely related areas. Research experience in at least one of lattice-based cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, or FHE is required.

Apply by filling out the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8T2xlMbtKB6B7Lqn_VvV1-PpRzQrcl2Xe8oRnNZQVHqiPSg/viewform

Job Title: Senior Applied Cryptography Rust Developer

Location: Remote (EU Timezone preferred, open to other timezones)

Company: Silence Laboratories

About Us:

Silence Laboratories is at the forefront of privacy-preserving and cryptographic computing, specializing in Multi-Party Computation (MPC) and Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) for industries like finance, digital assets, and trade finance. We are building secure solutions for a future of compliant, privacy-first data collaboration.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Applied Cryptography Rust Developer with a deep cryptographic background to design and implement cutting-edge cryptographic protocols, particularly in MPC and PETs. This is a high-impact role where you’ll work with world-leading cryptographers and deploy production-level code for top financial institutions globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop cryptographic algorithms and protocols in Rust.
• Convert Independently cryptographic research papers into production-level code.
• Work on Multi-Party Computation (MPC) and Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs).
• Ensure high performance, scalability, and security of cryptographic solutions.

Required Skills:

• 7+ years experience in Rust development with high-quality production deployments.
• Strong expertise in cryptography, including MPC, ZKPs, and homomorphic encryption.
• Proven ability to turn research papers into production code with minimal guidance.
• Solid mathematical foundation in cryptography-related fields.
• Remote work experience and effective collaboration across time zones.

More details: https://md.silencelaboratories.com/s/OqxmPty6O

DGIST Crypto Group has multiple fully funded PhD and postdoc positions open in various areas of cryptography, including:

Post-Quantum Cryptography

Symmetric-Key Cryptography

Multi-Party Computation

Privacy-Enhancing Technologies such as Differential Privacy or Fully Homomorphic Encryption

PhD applicants should have a strong background in cryptography, mathematics, theoretical computer science, or related areas. Postdoc applicants should have a proven publication record in established venues in cryptography or security (e.g., IACR conferences/journals, CCS, USENIX Security, IEEE S&P). Salary will be determined according to DGIST's internal regulations and the applicant’s experience, with top-level compensation guaranteed based on qualifications and achievements. The position will remain open until filled.

About DGIST: DGIST is a rapidly growing institution with strong global recognition. DGIST ranked 33rd in the world and 1st among new universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging University Rankings. It recently placed 7th globally in research power in its first QS World University Rankings participation and ranked 12th in THE’s World University Rankings for small universities (under 5,000 students).

Multiple full PhD scholarship positions are available at University of Southern Queensland, Australia, in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security, or Artificial Intelligence, or Cyber Security.

Requirements: Bachelor or Master degree holder in a field relevant to Artificial Intelligence or Cyber Security, preferably with publications track records.

If interested, please send you CV (with publication/s listed) to Zhaohui.Tang@unisq.edu.au .

Cryptography, Security & Privacy Research Group at Koç University has one opening at the post-doctoral researcher level. Accepted applicants may receive competitive salary, housing (accommodation) support, health insurance, computer, travel support, and lunch meal card.

Your duties include performing research on cryptography, security, and privacy in line with our research group's focus, as well as directing graduate and undergraduate students in their research and teaching. The project funding is related to applied cryptography focusing on privacy-preserving and adversarial machine learning.

Applicants are expected to have already obtained their Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science or related discipline with a thesis topic related to the duties above.

For more information about joining our group and projects, visit

https://crypto.ku.edu.tr/

Submit your application via email including

• full CV,
• transcripts of all universities attended,
• 1-3 sample publications where you are the main author,
• a detailed research proposal,
• 2-3 reference letters sent directly by the referees.

Application deadline is 31 July 2025 and position start date is 1 September 2025.

Cryptography, Security & Privacy Research Group at Koç University has multiple openings at every level. Accepted Computer Science and Engineering applicants may receive competitive scholarships including monthly stipend, tuition waiver, housing (accommodation) support, health insurance, computer, travel support, and lunch meal card.

Your duties include performing research on applied cryptography, privacy-preserving and adversarial machine learning in line with our research group's focus, assisting teaching, as well as collaborating with other graduate and undergraduate students. Computer Science, Mathematics, Cryptography, or related background is necessary. Machine Learning background is an advantage.

All applications must be completed online. Applications with missing documents will not be considered. Applications via e-mail will not be considered. Application Requirements:

1. CV
2. Recommendation Letters (2 for MSc, 3 for PhD)
3. TOEFL score (for everyone whose native language is not English, Internet Based: Minimum Score 80)
4. GRE score
5. Official transcripts from all the universities attended
6. Statement of Purpose

https://gsse.ku.edu.tr/en/application/

Deadline: 15 May 2025.

For more information about joining our group and projects, visit

https://crypto.ku.edu.tr/

Blockstream was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to change the future of finance.

Our research team sits at the forefront of Bitcoin innovation, aiming to be a trusted, innovative, and impactful force in the space. We advance Bitcoin protocol and application development through cryptographic research, specifications, code, and active technical discussions within the community. We foster a collaborative, quality-focused environment that values deep thinking, long-term impact, and transparent, open-source contributions, empowering each member to contribute optimally.

We are seeking a talented Applied Cryptographer to join our research team and play a key role in our Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) initiative. You will be instrumental in researching, evaluating, and implementing post-quantum cryptographic solutions tailored for the unique challenges and opportunities within the Bitcoin ecosystem. This is a chance to contribute significantly to the long-term security and evolution of Bitcoin.

What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities):

• Adapt state-of-the-art post-quantum cryptography research to the Bitcoin domain, exploring features particularly relevant for Bitcoin (e.g., threshold signatures, signature aggregation, Taproot tweaking, silent payments, HD wallets).
• Explore, evaluate, and benchmark various approaches for concretely integrating post-quantum schemes into Bitcoin, analyzing their implications.
• Contribute to and review Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs) and adapt standardized cryptography for use in Bitcoin.
• Implement cryptography for potential usage in Bitcoin, emphasizing performance and correctness.

We are seeking to recruit a researcher for an interdisciplinary project on notions of "explainability" in the context of side channel evaluations (considering technical approaches used in both FIPS style as well as CC style evaluations).

The project will run up to three years. It will require a mix of technical skills (we wish to propose and evaluate novel approaches to gather evidence for/against security of implementations given access to side channels) as well as an interest in developing social science research methodologies (we plan to engage with evaluation labs but also vendors to research useful notions of "explainable leakage").

The project will be co-supervised by Prof. Elisabeth Oswald and Prof. Katharina Kinder-Kurlanda; both situated in the interdisciplinary Digital Age Research Centre at the University of Klagenfurt (Austria).

We seek applicants with a mathematical/technical background. For applicants wishing to pursue a PhD, we expect that they have done a MSc/Bsc thesis on side channels/faults with a practical focus. For applicants who already possess a PhD, we expect a strong track record in applied cryptography with some publications in the area of side channels/faults in top venues.

The post holder will be expected to work in Klagenfurt (Austria), and to be able to do short term visits to evaluation labs/vendors throughout Europe.

In order to apply, please send a short CV, including your scientific outputs (e.g. papers, talks, seminars, open source artefacts, etc.), as a single pdf file to Elisabeth.Oswald@aau.at. If you have questions, or wish to discuss informally, please contact Elisabeth Oswald.

We will review applications as they arrive and invite potentially suitable candidates for an online interview as soon as possible, with the intention to fill the post once a suitable candidate has been identified.

Job Description: 1) Lead or participate in technical research and applications for data privacy, data security, cryptography and data circulation system, including performance upgrades for the multi-privacy-preserving computing platform, software-hardware integration architecture design, trusted data circulation infrastructure development and real-world industrial applications. 2) Drive R&D of privacy-preserving technologies for LLM in distributed scenarios, including cross-domain secure training/fine-tuning/inference methods, and promote industry-leading security solutions. 3) Participate in planning and capability building for data element infrastructure, aligning with strategies to formulate technical roadmap and implement projects. 4) The positions are available immediately until filled, and the working location can be Beijing or Shanghai.

Basic Requirements: 1. Specialization: Cryptography, data security and privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, computer software development, etc. 2. Age: Under 35 years old. 3. Education: Ph.D. or Post Doc. 4. Experience: 3 years of overseas work experience (negotiable) with globally renowned employers.

Technical Requirements: 1. Expertise in cryptography, federated learning, LLM and data security/privacy, or software-hardware integration. Candidates must meet at least one of: a) Proficiency in deep learning/ML/NLP fundamentals, with experience in LLMs, distributed training security, frameworks (TensorFlow/PyTorch). b) In-depth understanding of applied cryptography, including but are not limited to the following sub-areas: secure multi-party computation, lattice-based cryptography, cryptography and its application in AI. 2. PhD or postdoctoral experience from renowned institutions or enterprises. Familiarity with applied cryptography domains (MPC, lattice-based cryptography, post-quantum crypto, homomorphic encryption, etc.), with ≥3 publications in top journals/conferences.

We are looking for outstanding and highly motivated PhD students (and Postdocs) to work on topics related to hardware security, including:

• Side-channel analysis attacks

• Fault-injection attacks

• Countermeasures against physical attacks

PhD candidates should have an M.Sc. degree in IT-Security, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics with excellent grades. Being familiar with cryptography concepts and low-level programming is a must. Knowing a hardware design language, e.g., VHDL/verilog, is a plus.

Postdoc applicants should habe a proven track record by having published their research result in venues known in cryptography, IT security, and hardware security (e.g., IACR venues, ccs, usenix security, IEEE S&P).

In order to apply, please send your CV, transcripts of records (both BSc and MSc) in a single pdf file to amir.moradi@tu-darmstadt.de

Review of applications starts immediately until the positions are filled.

Located in Xiamen, which is one of China’s top ten livable cities, Xiamen University is generally acknowledged as one of the most beautiful universities in China. It has been perennially regarded as one of the top academic institutions in Southern China. With its lovely campus, profound cultural foundation, and great research atmosphere, Xiamen University provides an ideal environment for academic research and professional development.

Xiamen University is now seeking candidates to fill two post-doc positions on the provable security of symmetric-key cryptography, with a tentative duration of 2 years. Potential research topics include, but are not limited to, the following directions:

• Authenticated encryption and message authentication codes with new security features, e.g., leakage-resistance, key-committing, high security.
• Provable security and generic attacks of hash functions.
• Security analysis and proofs of more general modes of operation in real-world applications/standards.

Candidates with proven records of publications in established venues in cryptography/security are encouraged to apply. Candidates are invited to send a resume and motivation letter to Dr. Yaobin Shen (yaobin.shen [at] xmu.edu.cn).

Nokia Bell Labs has an open position for a Research Scientist in Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETS).

Note:

• Our lab is looking for a technical researcher who is highly skilled in programming and willing to build systems based on their research results.
• Interests and experience in ZK, FHE, and/or MPC are a plus.
• The position is based in Antwerp, Belgium (not remote).

Please directly apply here or contact me by email if you have a question: https://jobs.nokia.com/en/sites/CX_1/job/18559

We are seeking motivated and dedicated Research Assistant to join our team. The details are as follows:

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement user interfaces for web and mobile applications
• Create wire frames, prototypes, and user flows
• Conduct user research and usability testing
• Collaborate with product managers and researchers
• Develop and maintain design systems
• Optimize user journeys and experiences
• Create responsive designs for multiple platforms
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader, the Head of Unit or their delegates

Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Computer Science, or related field
• 3+ years experience in UI/UX design
• Proficient in design tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch
• Experience with prototyping tools
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript
• Portfolio demonstrating UI/UX projects
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles
• Experience with responsive design

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with web3 or blockchain products
• Knowledge of user research methodologies
• Familiarity with agile development processes
• Experience with motion design/Adobe After Effects
• Understanding of accessibility standards

For more details and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=250306003

We are seeking motivated and dedicated Research Assistant to join our team. The details are as follows:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web applications using modern frameworks
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Work on both frontend and backend development tasks
• Collaborate with senior researchers and product teams
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
• Assist in database design and management
• Debug and fix software issues
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader, the Head of Unit or their delegates

Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with frontend frameworks (React.js, Vue.js)
• Basic understanding of backend development (Node.js, Java, or Python)
• Familiarity with HTML5, CSS3
• Basic knowledge of SQL databases
• Version control with Git

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with REST APIs
• Understanding of web security principles
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with agile development methodology

For more details and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=250306002

Position 1: One or two casual researchers in the field of Privacy-preserving Machine Learning, for a few hundred hours each (the exact number of hours is negotiable and depends on the availability of the candidate/s).
Expectations: to produce top-tier journal paper/s in the field of Privacy-preserving Machine Learning.

Position 2 : A casual developer with the following skill set required, for a few hundred hours (the exact number of hours is negotiable and depends on the availability of the candidate):
1. Swift (for a task specifically for iOS), and
2. Java (for Android app development), and
3. TensorFlow.js (for a specific task), and
4. Java or PHP or C# (for web page development), and
5. HTML and CSS and JavaScript (for UI design).
Expectations : to continue with some existing development work by polishing and finalizing the mobile app development.

Note : The successful candidates for both the positions above must be physically based in Australia with working rights in Australia when the work is being done.

Funded PhD position for Fall 2025 on Cryptographic Engineering and Hardware Security.

This is an urgent call for interested applicants. A funded Ph.D. student position is available for Fall 2025 to work on different aspects of Cryptographic Engineering in the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing with Dr. Mehran Mozaffari Kermani. We are looking for motivated, talented, and hardworking applicants who have background and are interested in working on different aspects of Cryptographic Engineering with emphasis on hardware/software implementation, and side-channel attacks.

Please send email me your updated CV (including list of publications, language test marks, and references), transcripts for B.Sc. and M.Sc., and a statement of interest to: mehran2 (at) usf.edu as soon as possible.

Research Webpage: https://cse.usf.edu/~mehran2/

Applications are sought for a post-doc position in the cryptography group (CSE Department, UCSD) with Mihir Bellare. Dates are flexible.

Topics of interest include application-relevant theory of two-party computation that in particular continues work such as https://eprint.iacr.org/2024/1476, and provable security for symmetric cryptography, in particular authenticated encryption. Open to considering other topics as well.

Needed background is experience in, and facility with, formal definitions and proofs in the provable-security style.

Apply: To apply, please complete this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iOOKWI1kfU348b6Aw53FILEOu5qIDOnUoB9ngyK5wh8

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is among the top research universities in the Netherlands, specialized in engineering science and technology.

We are currently looking for an outstanding candidate for a 4-year PhD researcher position in the area of symmetric-key cryptography. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Lorenzo Grassi, towards a PhD degree from the Eindhoven University of Technology.

The research topics will focus on

• design and implementation of dedicated symmetric-key primitives operating over prime fields and/or integer rings, that can provide efficient solutions for rising applications of practical importance such as Format Preserving Encryption, Multi-Party Computation, Homomorphic Encryption, and Zero-Knowledge;
• analyze the security of those symmetric-key primitives, with the goals to improve the current cryptanalytic results, and to develop new innovative security arguments.

We are looking for a candidate who has recently completed, or is about to complete, a master's degree in cryptography, mathematics, computer sciences, or a closely related field. The master's degree must have been awarded, with good results, before their start in the PhD position. The candidate must be highly motivated and be able to demonstrate their potential for conducting original research in cryptography.

The vacancy is open until a suitable candidate has been found. Applications will be screened continuously, and we will conclude the recruitment as soon as we find the right candidate. The starting date is negotiable.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply at https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/phd-on-symmetric-cryptography-over-prime-fields-and-integer-rings-1152915.html

The Department of Combinatorics and Optimization at the University of Waterloo invites applications from qualified candidates for 2-year postdoctoral fellowship appointments in post-quantum cryptography under the supervision of Prof. David Jao, Prof. Michele Mosca, and Prof. Douglas Stebila.

A Ph.D. degree and evidence of excellence in research are required. Successful applicants are expected to maintain an active program of research, and participate in research activities with academic and industry partners in the grant. The annual salary is 70,000 CAD. In addition, a travel fund of 3,000 CAD per year is provided. The positions are available immediately.

Interested individuals should apply using the MathJobs site (https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26357/). Applications should include a cover letter describing their interest in the position, a curriculum vitae and research statement and at least three reference letters.

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office.

The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. We encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. If you have any application, interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Carol Seely-Morrison (caseelymorrison@uwaterloo.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

As part of a collaborative project on data protection, we are recruiting a Ph.D. student to carry out research on advanced cryptography (e.g. homomorphic encryption, multiparty computation). Candidates should have a strong background in cryptography. The Ph.D. thesis must start before January 2026.

We are inviting applications for PhD student scholarships in the School of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Students who are interested in cryptographic applications of algebraic curves are encouraged to apply to work on one of the following two areas:

- Isogeny-based post-quantum cryptography
- Constructive and computational aspects of zk-SNARKs

Applicants should have a strong background in mathematics and/or computer science and be highly motivated for research work with a demonstrated ability to work independently. Applications (cover letter, CV, transcripts, contacts for references) can be emailed to Craig Costello with "PhD applicant - YOUR NAME" in the subject. Applications will be processed continuously until the positions are filled.

The post-quantum cryptography research group at Monash University, Australia, has a fully funded postdoc opening for a research project funded by Australian Research Council - Discovery Projects 2025, including in particular the following areas:

• Developing tools and techniques for FHE-based private cloud computation applications.
• Theory and applications of zk-SNARKs in FHE-based cloud computation.
• Secure and Efficient Implementations of zk-SNARK and FHE schemes and their applications.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work in an excellent research environment and collaborate with experts in cryptography and with CryptoLab industry partners, as well as contributing to supervision and training of PhD students.

Monash University is among the leading universities in Australia and is located in Melbourne, ranked as Australia's most liveable city and among the most liveable cities in the world.

Applicants should have (or be expected to complete in the next 6 months) a PhD in mathematics, theoretical computer science, cryptography, engineering or closely related areas. Research experience in at least one of lattice-based cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, or FHE is required.

The candidate should have excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Programming experience and skills, especially in Sagemath, Python, Magma, and/or C/C++, are also highly desirable.

To apply: Please apply by filling in the application form by 21st Apr 2025 at the following URL: https://forms.gle/YYZBb5uGwq4eGpT27

We have an opening of multiple PhD and Post-Doc researchers at the Research Institute CODE in Munich, Germany. All positions are available for start from March/April 2025 and are fully funded at federal salary levels TV-ÖD E13/14. The researcher will work closely with Michael Hutter who will start a professorship in Embedded Systems Security. The candidate will have the opportunity to travel and tackle cutting-edge challenges currently facing the industry (e.g., PQShield). Candidates will also gain experience with supporting teaching activities.

We are seeking talented researchers with a strong interest and relevant experience in any of the following research areas:

• Applied cryptography with a focus on hardware and embedded systems security
• Physical attacks, side-channel leakage detection, fault analysis, hardware tampering, machine learning/deep learning/AI-driven techniques for SCA
• Secure and efficient implementations of cryptography, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), privacy-preserving computing (MPC, FHE)
• ASIC/FPGA design security

Requirements:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Information Security, etc.
• PostDoc candidates must have a strong track record
• High motivation for research work and ability to work independently
• Eager to disseminate research results through publications and presentations at top-tie conferences.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (German desirable but not required)

How to apply?
Send an email to Michael Hutter with subject "Application CODE" including your motivation letter, CV, transcripts of grades, and references.

Several faculty positions within the Cybersecurity domain are available in Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC), School of Engineering in Manresa. UPC is a leading research university in Spain with more than 5000 students studying on Information and Communication Technology related fields. It is the top Spanish university in terms of participation in EU-funded research projects.

Apart from conducting research within their area, the successful candidates are expected to teach the recent MSc program on Cybersecurity, AI, and IoT areas, funded through the European Commission’s Digital Europe programme. The development of the MSc program will be part of a European project, in which the candidates will participate actively.

Skills/Qualifications:

• PhD degree in the area of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Written and spoken proficiency in English (Spanish or Catalan is a plus)
• Proven scientific publication record
• Experience in academic teaching (classes and lab courses) and supervising or co-supervising of academic theses

What we offer:

• A friendly working environment
• Hybrid work modality with up to 40% home office option
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Nice climate

The initial appointment will be a visiting professor position (inline with the university staff categories), during the timeframe of which the recruited professors will be given support to switch to tenure-track positions.

Adva Network Security is a German-based company and was funded by leading security experts to help operators of critical infrastructure, government agencies and enterprises security-harden their networks. We are currently looking for a highly motivated Cryptography/Security Engineer (PhD track) (M/F/D) to join our Advanced Technology team in Munich. The position will allow to focus on research and innovation in cryptography with a high relevance for our cryptographic products. In cooperation with a University, we’ll support to pursue a PhD degree in the field.

Responsibilities
• Research and develop innovative and secure solutions for key-exchange, encryption and authentication in optical networks.
• Analyze the security of cryptographic algorithms and protocols.
• Collaborate with the research community in national and international projects.
• Demonstrate technical excellence at conferences or workshops.

Requirements
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field.
• Good knowledge of cryptographic concepts and information security principles.
• Solid programming skills in (C and Python preferred).
• Good presentation, communication, and scientific writing skills.
• Fluent in oral and written English, fluency in German is a plus.

Apply here: https://adtran.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ANS/job/Berlin-ANS-Germany/Engineer-Advanced-Technology--M-F-D----PhD_R003928

We are looking for a PhD student to join our Team at UNSW Canberra with Dr Shabnam Kasra as main supervisor. The positions are fully funded for up to 3/5 years for successful applicants. Topics including, but not limited to: - Design and cryptanalysis of cryptographic primitives - Post-quantum cryptography - Tools for cryptanalysis - Side-channel attacks - Cryptography for autonomous vehicles Applicant skills/background: -Strong research track record - A strong background in cryptography, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline . - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative research environment. - Critical thinking and analytical skills, with fluency in technical English. - Proficiency in programming.

Nomos is a new blockchain designed from the ground up with the original cypherpunk ethos: decentralization, censorship resistance, permissionless-ness and privacy. It will serve as the trustless agreements layer of the Logos stack. The forthcoming Nomos network will provide a common infrastructure layer upon which communities and aspiring network states can build social, governance, and financial services that uphold their community members’ fundamental rights and values.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and analyze advanced algorithms for complex systems, focusing on privacy, efficiency and scalability.

Understand engineering requirements and translate them into mathematical models for their analysis.

Formalize and prove properties of protocols and algorithms currently in development by our team.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, translating theoretical constructs into commercially viable solutions.

Lead the applied research efforts, bridging academic rigor with practical, industry-focused outcomes.

Ideally, you will have

Strong background in computer science or applied mathematics: advanced analysis of algorithms, complex systems and/or stochastic processes.

Proven track record of using advanced mathematical tools to tackle real-world problems.

Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly both in written and verbal form.

Experience with or strong interest in blockchain, cryptography, distributed systems or networks.

Bonus points

Exposure to blockchain concepts or decentralized technologies.

Familiarity with cryptography and open-source contributions.

Familiarity with differential privacy analysis.

Advanced degree (PhD or MsC with significant research experience) in Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, or a related field—paired with commercial experience

We are looking for a permanent researcher to join the Cryptographic Protocols team within the Cryptography Research Center (CRC) at TII. The main task of the team is to conduct applied academic research and assist in product development, spanning topics such as: TLS, QUIC, Tor, Key Exchange, secure channels, cryptographic primitives and their implementation, privacy enhancing technologies, MLS and Secure Messaging, WebRTC, and formal methods. The nature of our work spans both theory and practice, covering aspects such as provable security, security models, efficient designs, implementation aspects, and attacks.

Applicants should have completed (or be close to completing) their PhD in a related area and preferably also have postdoctoral research experience. Preference will be given to applicants with publications in top-tier venues such as CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, ASIACRYPT, ACM CCS, IEEE S&P, and USENIX.

Required Skills:

• Fluency in English (verbal and written) and an ability to communicate research effectively.
• Good problem-solving skills and an ability to conduct research independently.
• Good interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Solid knowledge in cryptography with a focus on one or more of the following: Key Exchange, Secure Messaging, Postquantum cryptography, Provable Security, Cryptography Engineering, and Cryptographic Protocols more generally.

Valuable Skills:

• Strong background in Mathematics and/or Computer Science.
• Programming, Software Engineering, experience in implementing cryptographic primitives and attacks on real-world cryptosystems, reverse engineering of closed-source protocols.
• Experience in analyzing protocol standards and specifications.
• Experience in Formal Methods and related tools.

What we offer:

• Vibrant working environment, flexible working conditions, and travel funding.
• Industry-competitive tax-free salary.
• Family-wide health insurance and children’s education allowance.

We are inviting talented and highly motivated applicants to submit applications for a PhD studentship at School of Cryptology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. The positions are fully funded and have a 3 to 5-year duration, with a negotiable start date.

We explore topics including, but not limited to:

Design and cryptanalysis of symmetric-key cryptographic primitives

Post-quantum cryptography

Tools for cryptanalysis

Applicant skills/background:

A strong background in cryptography, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline .

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative research environment.

Critical thinking and analytical skills, with fluency in technical English.

Proficiency in programming.

The CITI Lab at INSA Lyon, France, is seeking a motivated PhD student to engage in pioneering research in frugal cryptography.

The research project focuses on designing and analyzing cryptographic primitives, evaluating their energy consumption in various contexts such as Internet communication and Machine Learning. The PhD candidate will also develop generic tools and methodologies to assess the energy impact of cryptographic implementations. The work aims to create secure and efficient cryptographic solutions adapted to the needs of a digital and sustainable future.

This fully funded position has a 3-year duration, with a negotiable start date.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and researchers to design innovative cryptographic protocols.
• Publish research findings in leading computer science conferences and journals.
• Participate in academic activities, including seminars, workshops, and conferences, to stay updated on advancements in the field.
• Potentially assist in teaching duties as a teaching assistant (TA).

Requirements

• A strong background in cryptography, with an MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline (preferred but not mandatory).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative research environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to balance research, coursework, and teaching responsibilities.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills, with fluency in technical English.
• Proficiency in programming.

To Apply: Please submit your CV along with transcripts from both your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

As part of the collaboration between the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) and Partisia (Aarhus, Denmark), the Applied Cryptography Unit at OIST is seeking to hire a postdoctoral scholar to conduct research on applications of Secure Multi-party Computation (MPC) to quantum cryptography.

The postdoc will investigate how MPC techniques may be used to enhance the security and functionality of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) enabled networks. The project will be led by Prof. Carlos Cid at OIST, with close collaboration with researchers from Partisia. The ideal candidate will have experience in the design and analysis of secure computation protocols, and strong knowledge of quantum cryptography.

We are seeking candidates with excellent post-graduate academic formation in cryptography, mathematics, computer science, or a closely related field, with research strong experience in the design and analysis of secure computation, and in quantum cryptography. Candidates must have a PhD at the time of commencing the position. This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years, potentially extended depending of performance and other circumstances.

Starting Date: as soon as possible.

The Applied Cryptography Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is seeking to hire a postdoctoral scholar to conduct research on quantum-resistant cryptography.

The postdoc will work on a project, part of a collaboration between Prof. Carlos Cid at OIST and Prof. Ludovic Perret at EPITA Research Lab, EPITA, Paris, France, focusing on the design and benchmarking of novel hybrid protocols for secure satellite communication that use classical and post-quantum cryptography combined with space-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). The successful candidate will have experience in the design and analysis of protocols in post-quantum or quantum cryptography, with a strong motivation to work at the intersection of these two domains.

We are seeking candidates with excellent post-graduate academic formation in cryptography, mathematics, computer science, or a closely related field, with research experience in the design and analysis of protocols in post-quantum or quantum cryptography. Candidates must have a PhD at the time of commencing the position. This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years, potentially extended depending of performance and other circumstances.

Starting Date: as soon as possible.

Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship collaboration at the Cryptography and Security Group. The position is available from 1st May 2025 or later, with an application deadline on 1st February 2025.

The research scope of the position will be Cryptographic Protocols such as (Password-Autheticated) Key Exchange and MPC (Multi-Party Computation), with a focus on applications to the retail industry. In particular, we envision to improve the state-of-the-art in cryptographic protocols for stronger authentication and privacy-preserving data analytics that can be applicable to strengthen the security posture of real-world deployed systems.

The responsibilities of the PhD student are:

• Collaborating with faculty members and fellow researchers to develop novel cryptographic protocols.
• Publishing research findings in top-tier conferences and journals in computer science and related fields.
• Participating in academic activities such as seminars, workshops, and conferences to stay informed of the latest developments in the field.
• Supporting teaching activities in the department by serving as TA.

The project is funded by Salling Foundation, in their interest to protect the Danish retail sector against identity theft and data breaches: https://cs.au.dk/news-events/news/show-news/artikel/enhanced-cybersecurity-in-the-retail-sector

Qualifications

• A previous background in cryptography and an MSc. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline are desirable (but not required).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks between research, coursework and teaching duties.
• Analytical and critical thinking skill, fluency in technical English.

An interest in developing the techniques further for practical deployment in a startup setting will be encouraged and supported.

Nokia Bell Labs is looking for PhD student (or PostDoc ) interns for 2025. We have two positions related to ZKP and FHE/MPC.

Note: We are strictly looking for technical researchers with programming skills.