A doctoral degree in computer science or related areas and an outstanding research record are required. Successful candidates are expected to build a team and pursue a highly visible research agenda, both independently and in collaboration with other groups.

Germany's 80+ Max Planck Institutes have an established record of world-class, foundational research in the sciences, technology, and the humanities. The institutes offer a unique environment that combines the best aspects of a university department and a research laboratory: Faculty enjoy full academic freedom, lead a team of doctoral students and post-docs, and have the opportunity to teach university courses; at the same time, they enjoy ongoing institutional funding in addition to third-party funds, a technical infrastructure unrivaled for an academic institution, as well as internationally competitive compensation.

We maintain an international and diverse work environment and seek applications from outstanding researchers worldwide. The working language is English; knowledge of the German language is not required for a successful career at the institutes.

Qualified candidates should apply on our application website (apply.cis.mpg.de). To receive full consideration, applications should be received by December 15th, 2019. The Max Planck Society wishes to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore explicitly encouraged to apply. The Max Planck Society is also committed to increasing the number of employees with severe disabilities in its workforce. Applications from persons with severe disabilities are expressly desired. The initial tenure-track appointment is for five years; it can be extended to seven years based on a midterm evaluation in the fourth year. A permanent contract can be awarded upon a successful tenure evaluation in the

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with researchers to work on developing and experimenting novel cryptographic protocols with applications to blockchains and decentralized systems. The candidates should have keen interest in: learning about cutting-edge cryptographic results (e.g., zero-knowledge proofs, computation on encrypted data) and integrating them into real software; tackling the challenges of scalability related to implementing advanced cryptographic protocols.

• A MS in computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline
• In-depth knowledge of cryptography (e.g., has taken a university course)
• Strong skills in math (number theory, algebra) and algorithms
• Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Rust
• Previous experience with implementation of cryptographic protocols
• Familiarity with the UNIX command line and developer tools (e.g., git, svn)
• Familiarity with reading cryptography research papers will be considered positively.

The position is based in Madrid, Spain, where the IMDEA Software Institute is situated. The institute provides for travel expenses and an internationally competitive stipend. The working language at the institute is English. For this position, there is some flexibility in having this position full-time or part-time. The starting date is flexible, ideally at the beginning of 2020.

The IMDEA Software Institute invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of Cryptography.

The successful candidate will work on the analysis and design of provably-secure cryptographic protocols. Topics of particular interest for this position include: zero-knowledge proofs (and zkSNARKs more specifically), blockchains and decentralized systems.

Applicants should have already completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline. Applicants should have solid expertise in cryptography and an excellent research track record demonstrated by publications at major cryptography/security venues. Programming experience will be also highly valued.

The position is based in Madrid, Spain, where the IMDEA Software Institute is situated. The institute provides for travel expenses and an internationally competitive stipend. The working language at the institute is English.

The starting date is flexible, ideally at the beginning of 2020.

Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/ using reference code 2019-10-postdoc-crypto. Deadline for applications is December 15th, 2019. Review of applications will begin immediately.

I am looking for postdocs & research fellows with expertise on cyber-physical system security. The candidates should have track record of strong R&D capability, be a good team player, and also have good written/oral communication skills. The positions are available immediately, and will provide an excellent opportunity to perform both basic and translational research in close collaboration with industry. Successful candidates will be offered internationally competitive remuneration, and enjoy high-quality living and low tax rates in Singapore.

Interested candidates please send your CV with a research statement to Prof. Jianying Zhou. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Post description. The PhD student will work under the supervision of a member of the CSE faculty on topics related to applied cybersecurity. Areas include, but not limited to: applied cryptography, malware analysis, intrusion detection, privacy-preserving machine learning and security in quantum computing. The student will have the opportunity to work interdisciplinary environment and get involved in external collaborations with other academic institutions and industry partners.

Duration. The scholarship is for 3 years, and can be extended for one extra year.

Requirements. Candidates are expected to have completed a Master’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 (or equivalent). English proficiency test and GRE are also required.

Scholarship. HBKU PhD scholarships provide the following: 80% fees waiver, accommodation, monthly stipends (approx. 23,000 USD per annum)

Deadline. 8 Nov. 2019, applications received after the closing date will be considered until the position is filled.

Apply and further information. For further information and to apply, please send CV, transcripts, research statement and cover letter to: smalkuwari@hbku.edu.qa

About HBKU . Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) is an emerging research University that acts as a catalyst for transformative change in Qatar and the region while having global impact. The information and Computing Technology (ICT) division within the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) has 20 full-time faculty, 17 post-doctoral researchers and over 50 PhD students working mainly on areas related to cybersecurity and data science.

You find inspiration in collaborations within related areas of interest, specifically in mathematics, computer science and physics. In particular, you demonstrate a clear interest in cryptographic security in the presence of quantum computing. Most importantly, you will display the ability and capacity to develop an independent research program of funded research.

This position is established as part of the Quantum Software Consortium (QSC), a 10-year grant for fundamental research awarded in 2017 and funded through the Gravitation programme of NWO (Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research). QSC is a project of University of Amsterdam, Leiden University, Delft University of Technology, Center for Mathematics and Computer Science (CWI) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The project is carried out in collaboration with QuTech (Delft) and with QuSoft (Amsterdam).

Therefore, apart from the general requirements listed earlier, you are expected to contribute to the general aims of the QSC program (http://www.quantumsc.nl/ABOUT-QSC2/About-QSC/) for the duration of the grant, research-wise in so far as they pertain to cryptology.

You will also find synergy with the QSC-research (and other research) ongoing within the Cryptology Group at CWI. There is substantial collaboration on QSC research between the Cryptology Group and the Mathematical Institute at Leiden University.

The position is initially for three or five years depending on knowledge and experience. Consideration for a tenured position at the start may be given to exceptionally well-qualified individuals.

The submission deadline is December 15, 2019.

For full information and application instructions, please refer to https://www.cwi.nl/jobs/vacancies/tenure-track-position-in-the-cryptology-group

1. CV
2. Recommendation Letters (2 for MSc, 3 for Ph.D)
3. TOEFL (for those whose native language is not English, Internet Based: Minimum Score 80)
4. GRE scores (required from non-Turkish nationals)
5. Official transcripts from all the universities attended
6. Statement of Purpose
7. Area of Interest Form filled online

The program consists of three consecutive phases:a preparatory 1-2-year postdoctoralphase (Phase P) at CISPA, followed bya 2-year appointment at Stanford University (Phase I) as a visiting assistant professor, followed bya 3-year position at CISPA as an independent research group leader (Phase II). Applicants to the program must have completed a distinguished PhD and demonstrated their potential to become future leaders in their field of research. After their return from Stanford candidates are invited to apply for CISPA Tenure Track Faculty-Positions and will be considered for fast track.

Applicants should submit their CV, copies of their school and university reports, a list of publications highlighting their five most relevant ones, names of 3-5 references, a brief description of their previous research, and a research proposal outlining their research vision.

Please send them as a single PDF file to: application@cispa-stanford.org.Application period: The call is open from August to December 2019. Please note: If we receive your applications after the end of the indicated period, we cannot guarantee that it will be considered during the selection process.

The CISPA-Stanford Center for Cybersecurity is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply. Applications of severely disabled candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given priority. We intend to arrange future rounds of application periodically.

More information: https://www.cispa-stanford.org

Deakin University seeks to hire four outstanding PhD candidates at the School of Information Technology. The successful candidate will participate in the activities of the Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CSRI) and the Security and Privacy Research in IoT (SPYRIT) lab. The lab focuses on theoretical advances for cyberspace, network and systems security for the Internet of Things (IoT). This includes research topics such as: security protocols, IoT security, cyber physical systems, Blockchain security, privacy-preserving techniques, etc.

• full CV,
• sample publications,
• a research proposal,
• and 2-3 reference letters sent directly by the referees.

The Cryptography and Privacy Engineering Group (ENCRYPTO) at Technische Universität Darmstadt offers a position for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the project “Privacy-preserving Services on The Internet” (PSOTI) funded via an ERC Starting Grant. We are part of the profile area CYSEC at TU Darmstadt and develop techniques and tools for protecting privacy in applications.

Job Description
The fully funded position is for 2.5 years with starting date latest on February 1, 2020. In our project, we will build privacy-preserving services on the Internet. This includes protocols for privately outsourcing, searching and processing data among untrusted service providers using secure multi-party computation, and building a scalable secure multi-party computation framework. You will co-advise PhD students, be involved in the project management, do research, build prototype implementations, and publish the results at top venues in IT security / applied cryptography. We provide an open and international working environment for excellent research in a sociable team. TU Darmstadt is ranked as a top university for IT security and cryptography in Europe and computer science in Germany. The position is based in the “City of Science” Darmstadt, which is very international and livable, and well-connected in the Rhine-Main area around Frankfurt.

• You have a completed PhD degree (or equivalent) from a top university in IT security, computer science, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a similar area.
• You have published in top venues for IT security / applied cryptography (such as S&P, CCS, NDSS, USENIX SEC, EUROCRYPT, CRYPTO), ideally on cryptographic protocols and secure computation.
• Experience in software development, project management, and supervising students is required.
• You are self-motivated, reliable, creative, able to discuss/write/present scientific results in English, and can conduct excellent research on challenging scientific problems with practical relevance.

The Cryptography and Privacy Engineering Group (ENCRYPTO) at Technische Universität Darmstadt offers a position for a Doctoral Researcher (Research Assistant/PhD Student) in the project “Privacy-preserving Services on The Internet” (PSOTI) funded via an ERC Starting Grant. We are part of the profile area CYSEC at TU Darmstadt and develop techniques and tools for protecting privacy in applications.

Job Description
The fully funded position is for 4.5 years with starting date latest on Feb 1, 2020. In our project, we will build privacy-preserving services on the Internet. This includes protocols for privately outsourcing, searching and processing data among untrusted service providers using secure multi-party computation, and building a scalable secure multi-party computation framework. You will do research, build prototype implementations, and publish and present the results at top conferences and journals. We provide an open and international working environment for excellent research in a sociable team and give the opportunity for further qualification (doctoral/PhD degree). TU Darmstadt is ranked as a top university for IT security and cryptography in Europe and computer science in Germany. The position is based in the “City of Science” Darmstadt, which is very international and livable, and well-connected in the Rhine-Main area around Frankfurt

• You have a completed Master degree (or equivalent) from a top university with excellent grades in IT security, computer science, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a similar field.
• Extensive knowledge in IT security/applied cryptography and excellent software development skills are required.
• Additional knowledge in cryptographic protocols (ideally secure multi-party computation) is a plus.
• You are self-motivated, reliable, creative, able to discuss/write/present scientific results in English, and able to conduct excellent research on challenging scientific problems with practical relevance.

The Department of Combinatorics and Optimization (https://math.uwaterloo.ca/co) in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo invites applications for three tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. Associate or Full Professors with tenure will be considered in special cases that enhance the research and teaching needs of the Department. We welcome candidates in the research areas of algebraic combinatorics, continuous optimization, cryptography, discrete optimization, and graph theory, with algebraic combinatorics and algebraic graph theory being focus areas for at least one of the positions.

A Ph.D. degree and evidence of excellence in research and teaching are required. Successful applicants are expected to maintain an active program of research, to attract and supervise graduate students, and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. The salary range for the position is $105,000 to $155,000. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. The effective date of appointment is July 1 2020.

Interested individuals should apply using the MathJobs site (www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/14594). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and up to three reprints/preprints. In addition, at least three reference letters should be submitted. Closing date for receipt of applications is December 1, 2019.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will receive priority in the recruitment process.

There are several PhD student positions available at the newly established research group headed by Elisabeth Oswald at AAU in Klagenfurt (Austria). The studentships are fully funded and come with general further support for travel and equipment.

The group is set up to work across a broad spectrum of topics that all connect via the goal of providing tools and techniques for securing implementations of crypto. We are therefore looking for PhD students with a variety of backgrounds (hardware/embedded systems, compilers, machine learning, statistics, to name a few) who wish to work in the context of applied cryptography. The positions connect with the flagship research project of the group (ERC CoG: SEAL); please contact Elisabeth informally (via email, Contact is supplied below) for further information.

The working language within the group is English.

The positions are available immediately and the start date is to some extent negotiable. Positions will be allocated as soon as suitable candidates have been identified.

• Help the team to develop practical applications using both advanced Zero Knowledge Proof protocols and conventional cryptographic tools
• Keep up to date on emerging capabilities in the fast-growing Zero-Knowledge area and identify where and how new capabilities can be applied
• Identify and recommend technologies and cryptographic solutions to solve technical challenges
• Participate in standards setting, perform collaborative research into open source solutions and assist technical colleagues in their development work

• MS/Ph.D. in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Programming, or Computer Engineering
• Core understanding of cryptography, public/private key, hash functions, encryption/signatures
• Strong understanding of Elliptic Curve Cryptography
• Experience developing in Rust, and/or C/C++

• Cryptography engineering
• Side-channel analysis
• Hardware-assisted security
• Searchable Encryption and data structures enabling efficient search operations on ciphertexts
• Processing of encrypted data in outsourced and untrusted environments
• Privacy-Preserving Analytics
• Cloud and IoT security

• Database security
• Anomaly detection
• User behaviour analytics
• Machine learning
• Data Privacy

Candidate holding a PhD degree in a relevant area (e.g. information security, computer science or mathematics) are welcome to apply. The candidates should have a good publication record and experience in conducting research. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Topics of particular interest include (but are not limited to):

- Secure cryptographic implementations

- Leakage/tamper resilient cryptography

- Distributed cryptography

- Blockchains and cryptocurrencies

The application must include a curriculum vitae, a short research statement, and names of references about the applicant and her/his work. The candidate shall be able to show solid expertise in cryptography/IT Security illustrated in form of publications at top crypto/security venues such as CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, ASIACRYPT, TCC, PKC, CHES, FC, ACM CCS, IEEE S&P, USENIX Security, NDSS etc.

The positions are available immediately and salary is internationally competitive based on the TU Darmstadt’s wage agreement (TV-TUD) and includes social benefits. TU Darmstadt offers excellent working environment in the heart of the Rhein-Main area, and has a strong institute for research on IT security with more than 300 researchers working on all aspects of cybersecurity.

Review of applications starts immediately until the positions are filled.

Thesis title: Cryptographic Communication Protocols

Exchanging information is today digitally performed. It is consequently of the utmost importance to guarantee security properties on the exchanges, including confidentiality, authenticity, and integrity. Cybersecurity aims to guarantee these properties using cryptographic protocols. Every one uses such protocols everyday, e.g., WPA2 for WiFi connection either at home or at the office place ; A5.1 for GSM communications ; TLS to check his/her mailbox or purchase items on Internet ; EMV-CAP to authenticate on a bank account, etc. All the mentioned protocols, without any exception, were broken at some point, then repaired. This is the common life cycle of a cryptographic protocol. The weakness can for example be due to a wrong design, an implementation issue, or a misuse of the protocol. It is worth noting that the data of the users are threatened as long as the protocol is vulnerable. When a flaw is revealed, it is usually easy to know how long the weakness has been existing, and so how long an adversary has been able to exploit it. In the most common cases, it takes two to three years before a flaw is revealed. The protocol must then be repaired, and the fixed version deployed, which can be complicated in case of large-scale systems, or embedded systems that have not been planned to be updated.

The work will also focus on the tools to be put in place to ensure the security of a protocol throughout its life. It will study the main existing protocols in order to build a portfolio of secure protocols (under certain conditions) that can be used by any individual or company. Finally, this thesis will help identifying protocols widely deployed today that suffer from flaws. In particular, protocols used in the Internet of Things, on social networks and for secure messaging will be considered.

We are looking for candidates who are strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research, are effective teachers, and are excited at the prospect of joining a growing department where they will be able to make their mark and join a friendly, collegiate and highly accomplished team. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of high-quality scholarship. The committee will consider candidates in all areas of research with emphases on individuals engaged in large scale projects that make use of high performance computing tools and on individuals engaged in cybersecurity projects. Other areas of research of interest to the department include Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Database Management, and Networking. Excellent candidates in other research areas, especially with domains of applications compatible with those active at American University, will also be considered as we strongly welcome researchers who ignore traditional disciplinary boundaries. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school and university activities.

• New cryptographic schemes for consensus and distributed transactions in Blockchains
• Practical quantum-safe cryptographic deployments for Blockchains

• Lightweight cryptography for IoT
• Efficient cryptography for unmanned aerial systems

• Searchable encryption, Oblivious RAM, and multi-party computation

• Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
• Adversarial Machine Learning

• Practical aspects of Post-Quantum Cryptography

• A BS degree in ECE/CS with a high-GPA
• Very good programming skills (e.g., C, C++), familiarity with Linux
• MS degree in ECE/CS/Math is a big plus. Publications in security and privacy are highly desirable

• Transcripts
• Curriculum vitae
• Three reference letters (send by referees)
• Research statement
• GRE and TOEFL

Rambus is seeking for a dynamic, highly motivated, experienced Senior Security Engineer. The ideal candidate will be team oriented, highly skilled on side-channel analysis, fault analysis, and digital design relating on security ICs in deep nanometer technology nodes. In addition, She/he possesses an in-depth knowledge of front-end digital design process and related design flows.

• Design and implement secure cryptographic hardware IP blocks as part of cryptography research’s security IP portfolio.
• Implement fault and side-channel analysis countermeasures and verify resistance to state-of-the-art attack techniques
• Invent, patent and publish new techniques in the fields of DPA countermeasures, fault resistance and efficient hardware designs
• Support FAEs, customers, and Rambus sales and marketing team in Europe and Asia and work closely with our offices in Sunnyvale, San Francisco, and Bangalore
• Collaborate with different teams to support all technical aspects of the sales cycle
• Represent Rambus CRD at international workshops, conferences and trade shows.
• Author technical collateral and whitepapers on CRD’s cryptographic hardware technologies

Please see the link for the list of qualifications and application

Salary:

Common Benefits:

Free visa.

Tax-free salary

60-days annually paid vacation.

Annual air tickets for up to 4 family members to home country.

Free Medical Services for all family members at all government hospitals.

Children Education Allowance (Terms and Conditions apply).

Annual housing allowance (Terms and Conditions apply).

Furniture allowance upon arrival (Terms and Conditions apply).

Weekends (Friday and Saturday) are off.

• Consensus protocols
• Scalability techniques
• Formal methods
• Gossip protocols and peer-to-peer protocols more in general
• Applications of Cryptography
• Zero-knowledge-proofs
• Blockchain privacy protocols and permissioning
• Game theory and cryptoeconomic design

• Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics Master degree. PhD is a bonus.
• Strong familiarity with advanced computer science and mathematical concepts
• Expertise in using formal methods especially in the context of analysing distributed systems
• Capable of articulating theories and related proof in a language suitable for scientific publication. Track record of previous scientific publications is a bonus.
• Well versed in analysing existing code in a number of languages including Java, Go, Rust, etc.
• Capable of deep and creative thinking.
• Have a drive for excellence and quality
• Passionate about blockchain consensus protocol research and blockchain technology in general
• Previous experience either in leading small/me

• Highly international and interdisciplinary research environment
• State-of the art facilities and a wide range of scientific support services
• Competitive start-up package and salary
• Guaranteed annual base funding
• Support for acquiring third-party funds
• Wide portfolio of career support
• Child-care facilities and support on campus

We are looking for PhD students and PostDocs to support our growth in the areas of privacy-preserving machine learning and data analytics.

For PhD students we expect a strong background in math, computer science or related areas. Background in machine learning, data science, security, cryptography or privacy is a plus.

For PostDocs, demonstrating a track record related to privacy-preserving machine learning or data analytics, or the underlying techniques, is expected.

We offer competitive salaries and an environment with motivated researchers and lots of professional development opportunities. Applications are considered until positions are filled.

• tool aided cryptanalysis, such as MILP, CP, SAT
• machine learning aided cryptanalysis and designs
• privacy-preserving orientated designs
• quantum attacks
• cryptanalysis against SHA-3 and AES

Temasek Laboratories @ NTU is seeking to appoint a Research Scientist in Hardware Assurance. Research areas of interest include failure analysis of digital devices, hardware security analysis and digital forensic science. The successful candidate will:

• Carry out hardware security analysis using failure analysis tools
• Develop new hardware security analysis techniques or approach using existing equipment
• Collaborate with local and international partners
• Literature survey and article publications in Internationally reputed Journals/Conferences
• Write progress report and make presentation to funding agency
• Provide technical support to the team.

• Possess a Ph.D. degree in Electrical/ Electronics/Computer Engineering or related field
• Have experience in hardware security analysis
• Strong background in semiconductor materials and device physics is preferred
• Experience in circuit design, prototyping and testing of mobile devices is preferred
• Programming experience is preferred
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to contribute to Journal/Conference papers with good presentation skills.
• Possess skills in design of experiments for quick trouble shooting.
• Able to plan and organize well and adhere to deadlines.
• Good teamwork