Open Positions in Cryptology

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Tenured Full Professor, Tenure-Track Associate Professor, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Post-Doc

The School of Cyber Science and Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University was founded in October 2000. It was the first school-level training base for high-level information security professionals in China and was jointly established by the Ministry of Education of China, the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. In order to dock the international academic frontiers and national development strategies, the key research areas of school's planning include: 1) Theory of Cryptography and Algorithms, 2) Quantum Computing and Post-quantum Cryptography, 3) Software and System Security, 4) Hardware and Embedded System Security, 5) Security Architecture, 6) Information Content Security, 7) Artificial Intelligence Security, 8) Cloud Security and Big Data Privacy Protection, 9) Industrial Internet, Wireless Network and Internet of Things Security, 10) Blockchain and Financial Security.

The school now has 20 open positions on the cyberspace security including 1) tenured full professors, 2) tenure-track associate professors, 3) tenure-track assistants professors, 4) full-time research fellows and postdoctoral. Applicants should have (a) a doctoral degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Communication, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics closely related to cyberspace security; (b) an established track record in research and scholarship; (c) expertise in the abovementioned 10 strategic research areas; and (d) a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. We sincerely invite academic talents engaged in research related to cyberspace security from both abroad and domestic to join us. The school will provide highly competitive remuneration packages, superior research conditions and high-quality graduate students. We will assist to apply for various national, provincial and ministerial level talent programs. The university will also assist on employment of spouses, schooling for children and medical care.

Please refer to the link: http://english.seiee.sjtu.edu.cn/english/info/14810.htm

Contact: Dawu GU, Professor/Head of School of the CSE

Email: dwgu (at) sjtu.edu.cn

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-08-15

Telecom ParisTech and Telecom SudParis (campus of Saclay, Paris area)
Post-Doc

In a joined project Telecom ParisTech and Telecom SudParis are proposing a 1 year renewable PostDoc on the topic hereunder.

Blockchain, security and privacy issues

The first 6 months consist in delivering a state of the art, plus refining on research objectives. Here are three examples of further specific topics:

A. Anonymization and micropayment channels

Such transactions appear only in a consolidated form in the blockchain. They can be managed by smart contracts, or payment providers, which have a privileged view on these transactions. A point of interest is anonymization and description of possible attacks on anonymity. A long term goal could be designing tools for monitoring and de-anonymisation.

B. Security analysis of the network layer of blockchain

The underlying network of can leak information on the identity of the users/participants. Such analysis was done on the Bitcoin network, but cannot be generalized. The research would consist in selecting another relevant example then analyzing in depth availability / performance / anonymization. Possible tools are tomography of networks, topology analysis or e.g. addresses links.

C. Fully anonymous blockchains

Contrary to Bitcoin [ACM18], Zcash and Monero enable fully anonymous paiments [OM18]. Ethereum on its side makes possible multiparty pooling of transactions [Meiklejohn & Mercer PETS18]. It could be interesting to quantify the practical usage and weaknesses of these tools [Usx18]. Getting used to monitoring tools will be usefull, as well as technological watch (including social media: reddit, discord, medium, telegram or blogs).

[ACM18] S. Meiklejohn and al. A Fistful of Bitcoins: Characterizing Payments Among Men with No Names. Communications ACM.

[OM18] C Orlandi and S Meiklejohn. QuisQuis: A New Design for Anonymous Cryptocurrencies.

[Usx18] G. Kappos and al. An Empirical Analysis of Anonymity in Zcash. 27th USENIX Security Symposium.

Contact: Please send your resume and/or questions to Gerard Memmi : gerard.memmi 'at' telecom-paristech.fr

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-08-31

Department of Computing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Senior Project Fellow / Project Fellow

We are recruiting a project fellow/senior project fellow to work on applications of blockchain technology in ensuring food and drug safety.

Candidates are expected to have completed a PhD in computer science or a related discipline (in particular, candidates with a background from biotech or chemical engineering will also be considered); or with significant experience in applied research and knowledge transfer activities.

The appointee is expected to take charge of the development of the system. He/she will assume senior level of responsibility, including project management, supervising of project personnels, communicate with relevant academia staff members and meeting regularly with our industry partners.

The position is funded by the project titled "Blockchain-Based Food and Drug Counterfeit Detection and Regulatory System" funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission of Hong Kong.

Contact: Man Ho Allen Au

More Information: http://www4.comp.polyu.edu.hk/~csallen

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-04-30

IT University of Copenhagen
Ph.D. Student

Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship at the Computer Science Department in the IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark. The PhD fellowship includes a salary and tuition for the duration of PhD studies, as well as access to the Danish public education and healthcare systems.

Project: Cryptographic Protocols for Scalable Privacy Preserving Blockchains

Current blockchain consensus protocols underpinning the security of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts suffer from a number of bottlenecks that severely limit the transaction throughput of such systems. Moreover, the few cryptocurrencies that offer strong privacy guarantees are not compatible with the current techniques for achieving higher throughputs. Besides scalability concerns, current privacy preserving cryptocurrencies and smart contracts are also incompatible with legal financial regulations since they do not allow for lawful audits.

The successful candidate will work on a project aiming at solving these issues by means of more efficient consensus protocols and multiparty computation techniques. We will investigate efficient cryptographic protocols for two main tasks: (1) scalable blockchain based consensus compatible with privacy preserving cryptocurrencies and (2) accountable privacy preserving cryptocurrency and smart contract systems that adhere to financial regulations. The research will be focused on developing new provably secure frameworks for building such protocols with high concrete efficiency.

This project will be carried out in cooperation with the Concordium Foundation.

Qualifications:

We are looking for motivated candidates with a background in discrete mathematics and/or theoretical computer science. Experience with distributed systems or cryptography will be considered an advantage. Candidates should have an MsC degree (or equivalent) or a BsC degree plus one year of Master level studies (equivalent to 4 years of studies).

Contact: Bernardo David, Associate Professor, beda (at) itu.dk

More Information: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=119&ProjectId=181022&DepartmentId=3439&MediaId=5

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-25

IBM Research - Zurich
Post-doctoral Researcher

We are seeking to fill a post-doctoral researcher position at IBM Research – Zurich in the field of cryptography. The position is part of the EU H2020 project PRIViLEDGE, which focuses on privacy in distributed ledgers.

Particular topics of interest include, but are not limited to

Blockchains and distributed-ledger technologies

Verifiable computing and zero-knowledge proofs

Foundations & solutions for real-world cryptography.

The position is available immediately. The successful candidate will enjoy an internationally competitive salary and work in a collaborative and creative group in an exclusive research environment.

The Industry Platforms and Blockchain group at IBM Research – Zurich offers an exciting research environment with the opportunity to collaborate with researchers working on various aspects of security and cryptography, including blockchain, lattice-based cryptography, provably secure protocol design and system security.

Cooperation with other academic and industry researchers within IBM as well as acquisition of external research funding, such as European grants (including ERC), is also possible and encouraged.

The positions offer the opportunity to live in the Zurich area, which is consistently ranked as one of the world’s top five cities with the highest quality of life.

Requirements

Candidates are required to have a PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field by the time of appointment and an outstanding research record, demonstrated in the form of publications at top cryptography or security conferences (Crypto, Eurocrypt, CCS, S&P etc.).

Diversity

IBM is committed to diversity at the workplace. With us you will find an open, multicultural environment. Excellent flexible working arrangements enable both women and men to strike the desired balance between their professional development and their personal lives.

Contact: Please send your application including Ref No. 2019_10 to:

Judith Blanc

jko (at) zurich.ibm.com

HR Business Partner

IBM Research – Zurich

Säumerstrasse 4

8803 Rüschlikon

Switzerland

More Information: https://www.zurich.ibm.com/careers/

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-12-20

Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands
(Tenure Track) Assistant Professor

The department of Mathematics and Computer Science at TU/e has opened a broad hiring call in mathematics. Cryptography is not mentioned explicitly in the call but is located in the mathematics side of the department and thus eligible.

The cryptographers at TU/e would be happy to see good applications in crypto. Given the exisiting crypto group https://www.win.tue.nl/cc/, researchers at tenure track or assistant professor level are particularly encouraged to apply.

Note that applications must be submitted via the webpage. Application by email is not possible.

Contact:

• Tanja Lange (t.lange (at) tue.nl) for questions regarding cryptography
• Prof. Dr. Barry Koren for general questions about the department (as listed on the job opening page)
• Mrs. Marjolein von Reth, HR Advisor for personnel questions (as listed on the job opening page)

More Information: https://jobs.tue.nl/nl/vacature/faculty-members-mathematics-assistant-associate-and-full-professors-439183.html

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-04-01

Identiq
Lead Cryptography Researcher

Identiq is introducing a new paradigm in the Identity verification market, offering strong identity verification, while preserving privacy and meeting strict regulation, such as GDPR. It is set to take over this market, and capture a significant market share in the near future.

The company is developing a unique solution, based on cryptographic protocols and multi-party computation techniques, which allows users to be validated without compromising their privacy.

The company was founded by Itay Levy, a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits in his past, Ido Shilon the general manager of Nielsen Exelate, and Uri Arad PayPal Israel’s Chief Technologist. The company closed its first financing round, with participation by strong Israeli and US investors.

Responsibilities

The job responsibilities include the design and analysis of cryptographic primitives and a full protocol involving multi-party-computation techniques, as well as bringing the protocol from design to implementation. You will be collaborating with our world-renown cryptography advisors and our top-tier technology teams. You will be inventing new encryption schemes, design computationally, and communication efficient protocols, and will be writing proofs of security and privacy under various adversary models.

This is a full-time position, reporting directly to the company’s head of research.

Qualifications

- Strong background in multi-party computation and homomorphic encryption

- Theoretical and applied experience in cryptographic protocols design

- Cryptographic protocol design and analysis

- M.Sc. in mathematics, computer science, or similar field, with specialization in cryptography and security. PhD an advantage

- Programming in C/C++/Java/C#/Go or similar languages

- Experience in protocol simulation and verification tools an advantage

Interested candidates should submit their resumes to jobs (at) identiq.com

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-31

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Post-Doctoral Research Fellows

The Research Group at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, led by Prof. Anupam Chattopadhyay is seeking skilled and motivated Post-Doctoral candidates to participate in multiple upcoming projects focusing on microprocessor security. The research team is currently funded by several large and strategic research grants in various domains ranging from microprocessor to system security. Interested applicants are encouraged to send their detailed CV, cover letter and two letters of references to Prof. Anupam Chattopadhyay (anupam at ntu.edu.sg).

We are soliciting candidates to have an sound knowledge in cryptography and outstanding background in digital/system design, including relevant experience in managing large-scale projects in C/C++/VHDL/Verilog. Candidates with prior industrial experience and familiarity with commercial processor architectures are preferred.

Review of applications starts immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-12-31

Crypto Group - University of Versailles St-Quentin-en-Yvelines (France)
Assistant Professor Position

In view of its ongoing development, the crypto group of the University of Versailles St-Quentin-en-Yvelines (France) invites applications for the following full-time position.

A faculty position at the tenured Assistant Professor ("Maître de Conférences") level is open to highly qualified candidates who are committed to a career in research and teaching. Preference will be given to candidates with strong research achievements in one or several of the areas related to the general fields of cryptology and/or information security.

Responsibilities include research, supervision of undergraduates and graduate students, preparation and management of research projects, and teaching in various study programs.

How to apply? Read carefully all the information on the official webpage below (in French). In summary:

• Registration of applications on the GALAXIE portal is open until Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 16h (Paris time).
• Once the inscription on GALAXIE validated, an identifier and a password are automatically generated and sent within 48 hours after this registration, to the e-mail address indicated on GALAXIE.
• The upload of the complete application file must then be made on the UVSQ portal no later than Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 23:59 (Paris time).

IMPORTANT NOTE: A "qualification aux fonctions de Maître de Conférences" certificate from to the french "Conseil National des Universités" is usually required to apply. However candidates who already hold an Assistant Professor (or equivalent) position may be exempted from this certificate.

Contact:

Louis GOUBIN, Full Professor, head of the "Cryptology and Information Security" group

louis.goubin (at) uvsq.fr

More Information: https://tinyurl.com/y4c4vwl9

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-26

Simula UiB
PhD Students

Simula UiB has up to four three-year PhD positions available in the field of cryptography. The following specific topics are of particular interest:

- algorithmic and theoretical aspects of side-channel security

- cryptographic protocols for privacy-preserving applications

- privacy-preserving pairing-based and lattice-based protocols for applications like blockchain

The PhD students will enter the PhD program of the Department of informatics at the University of Bergen. Applications must be submitted via https://www.simula.no/about/job/call-phd-students-cryptography-simula-uib

Contact: For questions and inquiries, please contact

Martijn Stam, email: martijn (at) simula.no

or

Helger Lipmaa, email: helger.lipmaa (at) gmail.com

More Information: https://www.simula.no/about/job/call-phd-students-cryptography-simula-uib

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-04-30

Kanazawa University, Japan
Associate Professor or Assistant Professor

Kanazawa University, Japan, invites applications for an associate professor position or a tenure-track assistant professor position in advanced research area of information security, such as IT Security and Cryptography.

An appointee is expected on duty on July 1st, 2019 or at an early possible time after that.

Research budget:: In case of tenure-track assistant professor, Kanazawa University plans to provide a start-up research fund of approximately 800,000 JPY in the first year in addition to faculty research expense.

Contact: Masahiro Mambo (Contact information can be found below.)

More Information: https://www.se.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/researchers/pdf/20190315_ec_tt_en.pdf

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-15

Information Security Group, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
Two Postdoc Positions

Two Postdoc positions are available in the Information Security Group at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.

The postdoc will work alongside Martin Albrecht and other cryptographic researchers in the ISG on topics in lattice-based cryptography and related fields. One post is funded by a joint grant between Royal Holloway and Imperial College (Cong Ling) for bridging the gap between lattice-based cryptography and coding theory (starting date: 15 April or later). The second post is funded by an EPSRC grant on investigating the security of lattice-based and post-quantum cryptographic constructions (starting date: 1 June or later). Applicants with a strong background in all areas of cryptography are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should have already completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant discipline. Applicants should have an outstanding research track record in cryptography. Applicants should be able to demonstrate scientific creativity, research independence, and the ability to communicate their ideas effectively in written and verbal form.

The ISG is one of the largest departments dedicated to information security in the world with 21 core academic staff in the department, as well as research and support staff. We work with many research partners in other departments and have circa 90 PhD students working on a wide range of security research, many of whom are fully funded through our Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security. We have a strong, vibrant, embedded and successful multi-disciplinary research profile spanning from cryptography to systems security and social aspects of security. This vibrant environment incorporates visiting researchers, weekly research seminars, weekly reading groups, PhD seminars and mini conferences, the WISDOM group (Women in the Security Domain Or Mathematics) and we are proud of our collegial atmosphere and approach.

Contact: Martin Albrecht, martin.albrecht _AT_ royalholloway.ac.uk

More Information: https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=0219-081

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-04-05

Institute for Quantum Computing at University of Waterloo
Open Quantum Safe (libOQS), Cryptographic Research Architect position

This position is available immediately in Professor Mosca’s Research group. You will be working with a team of researchers and developers from academia and industry on the Open Quantum Safe project (openquantumsafe.org). 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. You will be required to participate in weekly sprint meetings and perform software development tasks assigned by the project team lead, ensuring that all code contributions developed by self or integrated from 3rd party contribution sources adhere to a cohesive design and framework. 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. Any significant findings relating to a particular PQ algorithm’s effectiveness or efficiency should be brought to the attention of team lead, and may be disclosed to other researchers in 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 opensource projects, testing, benchmarking and documentation. You may be required to take an ownership role in coordinating the development of a sub-component of the Open Quantum Safe project.

https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/positions/open-quantum-safe-liboqs-cryptographic-research-architect

Contact: Michele Mosca: michele.mosca (at) uwaterloo.ca

Douglas Stebila: dstebila (at) uwaterloo.ca

More Information: https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/positions/open-quantum-safe-liboqs-cryptographic-research-architect

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-08-30

IMDEA Software Institute, Madrid, Spain
Research Intern in Cryptography

The IMDEA Software Institute (Madrid, Spain) invites applications for a research internship in the area of Cryptography. The successful candidate will join the cryptography group led by Prof. Dario Fiore to work on a project within the area of zero-knowledge proofs and their applications to blockchain protocols.

Who should apply: Applicants should be MSc or PhD students in computer science, mathematics or a related discipline. Strong knowledge of cryptography and solid programming skills are required. Familiarity with cryptographic protocols, cryptography implementation libraries or C++ will be considered as a plus.

Working at IMDEA Software: 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.

Dates: The internship duration is intended to be for 4-6 months (with some flexibility). The ideal starting period is from May 2019.

How to apply: Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.imdea.org/software/ using reference code 2019-02-intern-crypto. Deadline for applications is April 15, 2019. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Contact: For enquiries about the position, please contact:

Dario Fiore, dario.fiore (at) imdea.org

Matteo Campanelli, matteo.campanelli (at) imdea.org

More Information: https://software.imdea.org/open_positions/2019-02-intern-crypto.html

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-04-15

The University of York (UK)
Postdoctoral Fellows

If you are thinking of applying for such a fellowship, the Cyber Security group at the University of York would be very happy to talk to you about the possibility of hosting your fellowship with us.

The topic is related to "Opportunities and risks in the application of machine and deep learning to security screening". The Government Office for Science offers UK Intelligence Community (IC) Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to outstanding early career science or engineering researchers. These Fellowships are designed to promote unclassified basic research in areas of interest to the intelligence, security and defence communities.

UK IC Postdoctoral Research Fellowships can be held on a job share basis, if two suitable candidates are available to work on the project. UK IC Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are for a two-year period with an evaluation after the first year.

Applications are capped at a maximum contribution of £100,000 per year, at 80% of Full Economic Costs.

Applicants have no nationality restrictions. The host institution of the research fellowship will be responsible for securing all necessary work permits and related costs.

The Department of Computer Science at University of York has an established reputation for conducting research that has real impact in a wide range of sectors; in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, we were ranked 5th for impact, 6th for environment and 7th in the UK overall.

The deadline for proposal submission is April 1, 2019. (Our Centre Website: www.cs.york.ac.uk/security)

Contact: Interested candidates should contact Professor Delaram Kahrobaei (Chair of Cyber Security at University of York) delaram.kahrobaei (at) york.ac.uk as soon as possible to develop a proposal.

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-10

Mines Saint-Etienne, CEA-Tech, Centre CMP, Departement SAS, F - 13541 Gardanne France
Ph.D. student in Hardware security for post-quantum cryptography based on elliptic curve isogenies

Applications are invited for a 3 years PhD fellowship/scholarship at Mines Saint-Etienne, CEA-Tech, Centre CMP, Departement SAS, Gardanne France. The position is available from 1 October 2019 or later.

The main objective of this PhD thesis is to design protections to improve the security of SIKE (Supersingular Isogeny Key Encapsulation) implementations against side-channel and fault attacks.

Walks in elliptic curve isogeny graphs can be used to establish a shared secret with a Diffie-Hellman like protocol. SIKE is a key encapsulation suite based on this asymmetric cryptography. It is executed on conventional computer and is thought to be secure against an attack by a quantum computer. NIST has initiated a competitive "post-quantum" cryptography standardisation. These algorithms were built to avoid cryptanalysis. But, attackers may explore alternative attack methods that exploit physical access to implementation.

Electromagnetic radiation analysis of deciphering or fault injection are examples of such attacks. There exist protections to hide secrets which are used by implementations of classical cryptography. But, there are only few counter-measures to protect SIKE implementations and the threat of physical attacks against isogeny-based cryptography is not well known, up to now. This thesis will address these two problems.

The PhD student will begin by studying the SIKE protocol and existing implementations. He/She will have to identify existing physical attack propositions and to provide new attack methods. To refine the threat characterisation, he/she will build attack demonstrators based on side-channel analysis and/or fault injection. He/She will propose counter-measures that could be algorithmic, software or hardware methods to protect SIKE implementations.

The SAS "Secure Architectures and Systems" research group is located in Gardanne (FRANCE). It is a joint CEA and EMSE team with state-of-art equipment to perform side-channel and fault attacks. PhD student supervisors are Nadia El-Mrabet (EMSE/SAS), Luca De Feo (UVSQ/CRYPTO) and Simon Pontié (CEA/SAS).

Contact: Simon PONTIE, Simon.PONTIE (at) cea.fr

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-04-25

Institute of Information Security, University of Stuttgart, Germany
Ph.D. and Post-Doc Positions

The Institute of Information Security at University of Stuttgart offers several

Ph.D. and Postdoc Positions

in applied cryptography, with a focus on

- Multi-Party Computation,

- Zero-Knowledge Proofs,

- Fully Homomorphic Encryption,

and applications thereof.

The positions are available immediately with an internationally competitive salary, paid according to the German public salary scale TVL-E13 or TVL-E14 (depending on the candidate's qualification). Appointment periods follow the German science appointment regulations, ranging from one year to up to six years.

The Institute of Information Security offers a creative international environment for top-level international research in Germany's high-tech region.

The successful candidate should have a Master's degree or a Ph.D. (or should be very close to completion thereof) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cyber Security, or a related field. We value excellent analytical and mathematical skills. Knowledge in cryptography, and in particular, one of the mentioned fields, is an asset. Knowledge of German is not required. We can offer positions with and without teaching obligations.

The deadline for applications is

March 24th, 2019.

Late applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

Contact: Prof. Ralf Kuesters

ralf.kuesters (at) sec.uni-stuttgart.de

https://sec.uni-stuttgart.de

More Information: https://sec.uni-stuttgart.de/jobopenings

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-24

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Singapore
PhD scholarships on cyber security

PhD scholarship on cyber security is available in SUTD. Interested candidates please send your CV with a research statement to Prof. Jianying Zhou. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Contact: Prof. Jianying Zhou

jianying_zhou (at) sutd.edu.sg

More Information: http://jianying.space/

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-04-30

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
PhD position in Statistical Disclosure Control -- Data Privacy

The NTNU Applied Cryptology Lab at NTNU has an open PhD position (4 years) in statistical disclosure control. Of particular interest are development of differentially private response mechanisms for distributed data, longitudinal data, and theory around privacy as an only partially renewable resource.

Contact: Staal A. Vinterbo, Staal.Vinterbo (at) ntnu.no

More Information: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/163521/

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-05-01

Department of Engineering at Aarhus University, Denmark
Ph.D. student

Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at the Department of Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark. The position is available from 1 August 2019 or later.

Title: Verifiable cryptographic software

Zero-knowledge proofs are integral for deploying privacy-preserving cryptocurrencies and other blockchain applications, as they represent a fundamental building block for proving statements about confidential data. The most popular framework for such proofs is based on cryptographic pairings defined over elliptic curves, where pairing-based zero-knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge (zk-SNARKs) underlie private transactions.

The PhD candidate will investigate techniques to develop a formally verified efficient software library for pairing-based cryptography, as means to support current blockchain projects relying on zero-knowledge proofs. The PhD candidate will also be involved in other educational activities, such as serving as teaching assistant in courses related to his/her expertise.

The project is a collaboration between researchers from the Departments of Engineering and Computer Science; the DIGIT Centre for Digitalisation, Big Data and Data Analytics; and the recently opened Concordium Blockchain Research Center.

Qualifications:

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic applicants, preferably with a Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline. A theoretical background with cryptography or formal verification will be important for the project. Practical experience with software development and the Coq proof assistant will be seen as a plus. Analytical and critical thinking are naturally essential to pursuing a PhD degree. Further requirements are fluency in English, good reporting/organization skills and being able to work independently.

Contact: Diego F. Aranha, Assistant Professor, dfaranha (at) eng.au.dk; or Bas Spitters, Associate Professor, spitters (at) cs.au.dk

More Information: https://phd.scitech.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here/may-2019/verifiable-cryptographic-software/

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-05-01

University of Warwick
PhD Scholarship

Excellent candidates interested in pursuing a PhD in security/cryptography are invited to apply for this PhD studentship in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Warwick. This scholarship covers full UK/EU fees and a stipend payable at current UK Research Council rates for 3.5 years. Outstanding overseas students are also encouraged to apply, however a gap in the tuition fee will need to be filled. There is no formal closing date for this scholarship as it will be closed when it's filled. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.

For informal inquiries, please contact Professor Feng Hao, feng.hao (at) warwick.ac.uk, enclosing a CV and a short description of your relevant background and interests.

The Computer Science Department at Warwick is a leading department in the UK. In the 2014 Research Evaluation Framework (REF) which all UK universities participated in, Warwick computer science was ranked the 1st in terms of research output, 2nd in terms of impact and 2nd overall. It is also highly regarded for its research culture, informal environment, excellent students, and beautiful campus.

More Information: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/dcs/admissions/postgraduateresearch/researchstudentships/?newsItem=8a1785d769003af00169015

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-08-01

HP Labs, Bristol, UK
Security Lab Intern

We are looking for highly-skilled, motivated, and driven students for multiple research internships at the HP Inc. Security Lab in Bristol, UK. As an intern you will help us advance the state-of-the-art in system security. We’re looking for people to work on a range of topics: from researching cyber-resilient hardware and software security architectures, designing security for next generation cyber-physical infrastructures, to security analytics, machine learning for security, and emerging 3D printing ecosystems.

Our industrial research lab is a unique environment at the intersection between academic research and real-world innovation in partnership with HP global business units. We provide interns with a unique opportunity to learn about the realities of both worlds, and to contribute research that may eventually impact the HP products and solutions used by millions of people across the globe.

Internships will start between February and July 2019, for a preferred duration of 5-6 months.

We welcome applications from full time students with the relevant skills and experience at Masters and PhD level.

Contact: Philippa Bayley

Security Lab Operations Manager

philippa.bayley (at) hp.com

More Information: https://h30631.www3.hp.com/job/bristol/hp-security-lab-intern/3544/10307305

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-31

Royal Holloway University of London
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Cryptography - Protocol Design

The Information Security Group at Royal Holloway University of London is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral research assistant (PDRA) to work in the area of cryptography. The position is available for immediate start, for up to 26 months (until 31 March 2021).

The PDRA will work alongside Prof. Carlos Cid, Dr. Martin Albrecht and other cryptographic researchers at Royal Holloway on topics connected to the design and analysis of cryptographic key exchange protocols that support incorporating key material from diverse sources. This post is part of the AQuaSec project, a Innovate UK-funded research project with 17 partners from industry and academia, aiming to develop technologies for quantum-safe communications by integrating post-quantum cryptography with techniques from quantum cryptography.

Applicants for this role should have already completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant discipline, with an outstanding research track record in cryptography. Experience in cryptographic protocol design is a plus.

Established in 1990, the Information Security Group at Royal Holloway was one of the first dedicated academic groups in the world to conduct research and teaching in information security. The ISG is today a world-leading interdisciplinary research group with 20 full-time members of staff, several postdoctoral research assistants and over 50 PhD students working on a range of subjects in cyber security, in particular cryptography. The post is based in Egham, Surrey where Royal Holloway is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

Contact: Informal enquiries about this position can be made to Prof. Carlos Cid (carlos.cid AT rhul.ac.uk)

More Information: https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=0219-048

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-12

CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security
Ph.D. student

Dr. Yang Zhang at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security is looking for multiple fully-funded Ph.D. students working on machine learning security and privacy and biomedical privacy.

Yang (https://yangzhangalmo.github.io/) is a research group leader at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security. Previously, he was a postdoc working with Michael Backes at CISPA from January 2017 to December 2018. CISPA located at Saarbruecken, Germany, is the newest member of the Helmholtz Association, the largest scientific organization in Germany fully committed to scientific excellence and to tackling the grand research challenges in their respective fields. CISPA as the first investment of Helmholtz in computer science is one of the top research centers in information security, it is constantly ranked top-3 in the field worldwide, see csrankings.org.

Requirements:

• A bachelor/master degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Mathematics with excellent grades
• Excellent programming skills
• Excellent English
• Good knowledge about machine learning

What we offer:

• Full-time working contract (E13 level salary)
• Excellent research environment
• Strong supervision

To apply, please send your CV to yang.zhang (at) cispa.saarland

Contact: Yang Zhang, research group leader, yang.zhang (at) cispa.saarland

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-06-01

ConsenSys (PegaSys)
Distributed Systems Applied Researcher

The work of the Protocol Engineering Groups and Systems R&D team spans all layers of the tech stack for the Ethereum blockchain. Our work covers both public chain and enterprise, including crypto-economics, consensus, networking, storage, cryptography and virtual machine operations. Some of the challenges we have been focusing on include scalability, privacy, permissioning, and robustness — and there are plenty of other areas we’d like to be working on.

The Role

We are seeking applied researchers from a variety of backgrounds who are able to think deeply and creatively about protocol-level blockchain challenges and translate that work into practical outputs for PegaSys, enterprises seeking to use Ethereum and the wider blockchain community.

The Profile We are Seeking

• Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics Master degree. PhD is a bonus.

• Strong familiarity with advanced computer science and mathematical concepts

• Expertise in using formal verification tools 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/medium teams or as member of well-functioning self-organising teams

• Willing collaborator: swift to seek support and advice; equally ready to give support and advice to others.

• Comfortable with working remotely, and will make progress without supervision while proactively keeping in contact with other remote collaborators.

Contact: Roberto Saltini

More Information: https://consensys.net/open-roles/1522894/

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-07-31

IBM Research GmbH Zurich, Switzerland
Post-Doc/Software Engineer, Research Staff Member (multiple positions)

Distributed systems and Blockchain

Project description

We research and develop scalable, fault-tolerant and secure distributed and blockchain systems that drive a new generation of financial and digital transactions.

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic software engineers and distributed systems researchers to join the Industry Platforms and Blockchain Group at IBM Research – Zurich. You will be expected to contribute to the architecture definition and implementation in our blockchain projects, notably their aspects pertaining to distributed systems. You will be able to directly contribute and make impact not only on IBM products, but also on the Hyperledger Fabric open source project. The researchers in the group have deep expertise and knowledge in scalable, fault-tolerant and secure distributed systems. Software to be developed will be included in critical production system and is expected to be of high quality, modularity, maintainability, scalability, and resilience.

Contact: Judith Blanc

HR Business Partner

Säumerstrasse 4

8803 Rüschlikon

Switzerland

jko (at) zurich.ibm.com

More Information: https://www.zurich.ibm.com/careers/

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-07-31

IBM Research GmbH Zurich, Switzerland
Software Engineer Position in our Industry Solutions and Blockchain team

The group is active both in developing key technologies that ship with IBM products and in maintaining a strong academic research profile and has a dual focus on blockchain and on system security. In particular, the group is part of the core team that designs and develops Hyperledger Fabric, the popular open source blockchain platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for highly qualified and creative candidates with an ambition to work with an international team of researchers in a world-class industrial research organization.

Requirements

Candidates are expected to have the following background and interests

· A Master's degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline

· strong knowledge of programming languages (in particular C/C++, and optionally golang, bash, python)

· strong skills and experience in system-level programming, large distributed systems, and optionally blockchain

· experience with open source projects and a strong understanding of DevOps

· ability to manage multiple and changing priorities

· fluency in English

The position is available immediately. The successful candidate will enjoy an internationally competitive salary and work in a collaborative and creative group in an exclusive research environment.

Diversity

IBM is committed to diversity at the workplace. We offer a diverse, independent professional activity, with experienced colleagues in a friendly atmosphere on our campus.

You will find a dynamic, multi-cultural environment, and flexible work conditions.

How to apply

Please send your CV including contact information for references and Ref No. 2019_001

to:

Judith Blanc

HR Business Partner

IBM Research — Zurich

Säumerstrasse 4

8803 Rüschlikon

Switzerland

email: jko (at) zurich.ibm.com

For technical information, please contact:

Dr. Andreas Kind, Manager Industry Solutions and Blockchain

email:ank (at) zurich.ibm.com.

More Information: https://www.zurich.ibm.com/careers/

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-07-31

University College London
Multiple PhD and Post-Doc Positions on Privacy Technologies

PhD and Post-Doc Positions on Privacy Technologies at UCL

I have funding for 2-3 PhD studentships and 1 post-doctoral positions (24 months) in my group at UCL Computer Science to work on research problems at the intersection of privacy and machine learning.

For an overview of my work in this area, please visithttps://emilianodc.com/privacyML/

FUNDING

These positions are funded by a mix of industry grants, thanks to the generous support of Amazon, Cisco, Microsoft Research, and the UK Government.

UCL DOCTORAL TRAINING CENTRE IN CYBERSECURITY

Moreover, we have recently been awarded funding for a Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) in Cybersecurity (see https://epsrc.ukri.org/newsevents/news/seventy-five-centres-for-doctoral-training-announced-by-ukri-to-develop-the-skills-needed-for-uk-prosperity/) so *additional* positions will be funded through the centre.

Other researchers working on security and privacy at UCL include: Nicolas Courtois, George Danezis, Sarah Meiklejohn, Steven Murdoch, Angela Sasse, plus a couple more faculty that we are in the process of recruiting. The Centre will have a strongly interdisciplinary focus, and will involve colleagues in the Crime Science (e.g., Shane Johnson) and Public Policy (e.g., Madeline Carr).

DATES AND ELIGIBILITY

The PhD students will start in September/October 2019. Alas, some of the funding is limited to people who have lived in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start of the PhD.

The post-doctoral research should start in the summer and have already completed their PhD or about to.

APPLICATION

For both the PhD and the post-doc positions, please send an email to jobs (at) emilianodc.com if you are interested.
For the PhD positions, you will also have to apply through http://www.cs.ucl.ac.uk/prospective_students/phd_programme/applying/ (even though the next deadline is April 17th, please apply ASAP).

Contact: Emiliano De Cristofaro, Associate Professor at UCL

jobs (at) emilianodc.com

More Information: https://emilianodc.com/positions.html

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-04-30

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
PhD Student

The Research Group at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, led by Prof. Anupam Chattopadhyay is seeking skilled and motivated PhD candidates to participate in an upcoming project focusing on System-on-Chip (SoC) security. The research team is currently funded by several large and strategic research grants in different domains ranging from microprocessor to system security. Interested applicants are encouraged send their detailed CV, cover letter and two letters of references to Prof. Anupam Chattopadhyay (anupam at ntu.edu.sg).

We are soliciting candidates to have an introductory knowledge in cryptography and strong background in digital/system design, including relevant experience in managing large-scale programming projects in C/C++/VHDL/Verilog. Candidates with prior industrial experience and familiarity with commercial processor architectures are preferred.

Review of applications starts immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

TU Wien, Security & Privacy Group
PhD Student

The Security & Privacy group at TU Wien (https://secpriv.tuwien.ac.at) in Vienna, Austria, is currently looking for outstanding PhD students in the area of applied security. The successful applicant should have recently completed (or is close to complete) a Master or Bachelor with Honors degree, and should have a strong background and interest in at least one of the following areas:

• systems security and privacy

• distributed systems

• malware and mobile app analysis

Research topics may cover (but are not limited to):

• detection and prevention of novel attacks against smartphones and users’ privacy

• large-scale static and dynamic analysis of mobile apps

For our previous research in this area see https://martina.lindorfer.in.

The employment is a full-time position (40 hrs/week) with an internationally competitive salary. The working language is English, knowledge of German is not required.

Interested candidates should provide:

• a motivation letter

• a transcript of records

• a curriculum vitae

• a publication list (if applicable)

• contact information for two referees

TU Wien offers an outstanding research environment and numerous professional development opportunities. The Faculty of Informatics is the largest of its kind in Austria and is consistently ranked among the best in Europe. The city of Vienna features a vibrant and excellence-driven research landscape. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with several other leading research institutes (e.g., IST, AIT, SBA Research, ABC). Finally, Vienna has been consistently ranked by Mercer over the last years as the best city for quality of life worldwide.

Review of expressions of interest will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Contact: Martina Lindorfer (martina.lindorfer (at) tuwien.ac.at)

More Information: https://secpriv.tuwien.ac.at/thesis_and_job_opportunities

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-31

Microsoft Redmond, WA USA
Research Intern, MSR Security and Cryptography Group

The Security and Cryptography Group at Microsoft Research, led by Brian LaMacchia, is looking for research interns.

The researchers and engineers in the MSR Security and Cryptography team pursue both theoretical and applied research in our field that will have impact for Microsoft, Microsoft’s customers, and the industry at large. Our current projects include the design and development of quantum-resistant public-key cryptographic algorithms and protocols, high-performance post-quantum cryptographic libraries, quantum cryptanalysis, and end-to-end verifiable election technology.

We are interested in applicants with expertise in one or more of the following: isogeny-based cryptography, lattice-based cryptography, classical and quantum cryptanalysis, and the design of key exchange and digital signature primitives with post-quantum security.

Contact: Dr. Brian LaMacchia, CryptoIntern (at) microsoft.com

More Information: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/job/573172/Research-Intern-MSR-Security-and-Cryptography

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-06-30

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Singapore
PhD interns on Blockchain and PKC

We are looking for PhD interns with interest on blockchain and PKC. The attachment will be at least 3 months. Allowance will be provided for local expenses.

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

Contact: Prof. Jianying Zhou

More Information: http://jianying.space/

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-31

ETH Zurich
PhD Studentships and Postdocs in Applied Cryptography

PhD and Postdoc positions are available in the new research group in Applied Cryptography being set up by Kenny Paterson in the Department of Computer Science at ETH Zurich, Switzerland.

Candidates for PhD positions should already have, or be near to completing, a Masters in Computer Science and/or Mathematics. They should have a demonstrable interest in Applied Cryptography.

Candidates for Postdoc positions should additionally be able to demonstrate creativity, independence and excellence in Applied Cryptography research. Applications from people with interests in all areas of the field are welcome.

Positions are available from Spring 2019. The selection process will run until suitable candidates have been found.

Initial enquiries should be sent by email, with subject line *Application for Postdoc* or *Application for PhD*, and addressed directly to Prof. Kenny Paterson.

Contact: Kenny Paterson - kenny.paterson (at) inf.ethz.ch

More Information: https://www.inf.ethz.ch/

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-12-01

University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Postdoc Research Fellow/Research Assistants

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Hong Kong is looking for Postdoc Research Fellow/Research Assistants. He/she should possess experience or interest in at least some of the following research areas:

• Public Key Cryptography

• Privacy-enhancing technologies

• Blockchain security and privacy

• Applied cryptography, especially in the area of Fintech

Job requirements:

• Strong publication record in cryptography and cyber security area

• Good communication skills, self-motivated and good team players

• Some experience in programming is a plus

The funding is available for one year with a flexible starting date, a very competitive salary and a possibility of extension upon successful performance. Doing research in Hong Kong, an international financial center, allows you to have more collaboration opportunities with the industry and to apply your knowledge in the real world.

To apply for the above position, please send a copy of your recent CV to “thyuen at cs dot hku dot hk” with an email subject “Application for PDF/RA”.

Contact: Name: John Yuen

Email: thyuen at cs dot hku dot hk

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-06-30

Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
Post-Doc/Ph.D. Students

We have several open positions for PhD/PostDoc at School of Computer Science, Guangzhou University, which is located in Guangzhou, China. Our attractive openings are suitable for PhD candidates and PostDoc researchers who seek to work in the field of information security. The research topics include but not limited to: Security and Privacy in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, cloud computing security, big data security, IoT security, and public-key cryptography.

PostDoc researchers will be offered competitive salary package plus other benefits, which is around 50,000 USD per year (salary and bonus before tax) and 30,000 USD research funding.

PhD candidates will be provided full research scholarship, allowances, free single dorm room, and round-trip tickets (Once a year).

Interested candidates please send your CV, reference letters, and copies of certificates to Prof. Jin Li. PostDocs please add your publication list.

More information about Prof. Jin Li:

http://www.scholat.com/jinli71

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7GDV2vUAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Closing date for applications: 30 July 2019

Contact: Prof. Jin Li:

E-mail: jinli71 (at) gmail.com

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-07-30

Gemalto Pte Ltd, Singapore
Software Engineer (Cryptography)

Integrated in Gemalto Zero Footprint Security (ZFS) Team, he/she will study and develop software protection techniques related to White Box Cryptography in the Mobile ecosystem Android and iOS.

A week in the life of a Cryptography Software Engineer:

•Create and develop new IP in the domain

•Respect milestones

•Ensure good quality of delivered software

•Keep knowledge of state of the art in the domain

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

•Bachelor/Masters in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent technical domain

•Experience in cryptography in particular White Box Cryptography

•Design, develop and test using C/C++ for execution on Linux, Mac OSX and Windows

•Document research, specifications and design results clearly, with an emphasis on explaining why decisions were made

•Flair for Mathematics topics

•Good to have experience in Android and/or iOS security

•Good to have experience in side channel attacks

•Not afraid by technical challenge

•Be driven and self-motivated

•Communicate clearly and respectfully with local and remote team members

•Collaborate with the team to meet and exceed the team goals

•Display attention to detail

•Find novel solutions to identified needs

•Focus on customer needs

•Learn rapidly advancing technologies

•Embrace changing needs and priorities

•Travelling might be required

Contact: For interested applicants, please submit your resume to se-asia.recruit (at) gemalto.com with the following information:

Subject/Email Title: IACR: [applicable position title]: [your name]

More Information: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1017741340/

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-01

Subspace Labs, Menlo Park, CA
Cryptographic Research Engineer

Subspace Labs is building the future of decentralized cloud-based services. The subspace protocol and ecosystem enables developers to easily build web and mobile apps that give end users full ownership and control over their data. We are venture backed and have received a National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant to fund this position. We are seeking a Cryptographer who has familiarity with the blockchain space and existing decentralized protocols to help us develop and implement a new set of cryptographic primitives while ensuring the protocol is secure across a public network of untrusted nodes.

Requirements

• An MS or Ph.D. in cryptography or computer security

• Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: C,Python, Rust or Javascript. Proficiency in NodeJS and Typescript is a plus.

• Previous work and contribution to open-source projects, especially those dealing with blockchains or decentralized protocols.

• Experience with Proof-of-Space, Proof-of-Storage and Proof-of-Time cryptographic primitives

• Experience with the OpenPGP protocol, specifically OpenPGP-JS

• Experience with a canonical signature scheme such as BLS

• Local to the San Francisco Bay Area or willing to relocate

• Must be based in the United States for grant compliance purposes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a hybrid proof-of-space that allows for both blockchain consensus and validation of storage pledges

• Select and implement a lightweight proof-of-replication, possibly based on Verifiable Delay Functions (VDFs)

• Take over primary responsibility for the Subspace Credit Leger, a modular component of the Subspace Protocol that is an early implementation of a Proof of Space-Time blockchain

• Optimize the existing usage of OpenPGP JS, explore replacement with another cryptosystem, and implement a canonical signature scheme for immutable records.

• Conduct a full security analysis of the protocol before developing and implementing necessary countermeasures

Contact: Jeremiah Wagstaff

Cofounder & CEO

jeremiah (at) subspace.network

More Information: https://www.subspace.network

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-01-31

NUS-SingTel Cyber Security R&D Lab
Research Fellow

Open Position for Research Fellow in National University of Singapore

“NUS-Singtel Cyber Security R&D Lab” (http://nus-singtel.nus.edu.sg/) is a 5 years joint project with about SGD 43 mil (approximately USD 31 mil) of funds contributed by Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel), National University of Singapore (NUS), and National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore. The R&D Lab will conduct research in four broad areas of cyber security having strategic relevance to Singtel’s business: (1) Predictive Security Analytics; (2) Network, Data and Cloud Security; (3) Internet-of-Things and Industrial Control Systems; (4) Future-Ready Cyber Security Systems.

NUS-SingTel Lab currently has one research fellow position with competitive pay. It is available to (fresh) PhD graduates in computer science/engineering from Singapore or overseas.

The Research Fellow will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab members on a new 3-year research project which just started in June 2018. He/she should possess experience or interest in at least some of the following research areas:

• Key management, Authentication, Authorization and Access control

• Trusted computing (e.g. TPM, Intel SGX)

• Post-quantum cryptography

Job requirements:

• A PhD degree in a relevant area (Computer Science/Engineer, mathematics, etc);

• Good publication record in cyber security and crypto area

• Publication in Rank 1 Cyber Security or Crypto Conference, or AsiaCrypt, ESORICS, ACSAC, TCC, Euro S&P, etc;

• Good communication skills, self-motivated and good team players;

• Some experience in programming is a plus;

• Willing to perform practical research which may eventually lead to products

To apply for the above position, please send a copy of your recent CV to "comxj at nus.edu.sg" with an email subject “Application for RF”.

Contact: Dr Xu,

comxj at nus.edu.sg

More Information: https://www.nus-singtel.nus.edu.sg/

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-06-01

Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Full-time positions in Applied Mathematics

Nazarbayev University is seeking highly-qualified faculty at all ranks to join its rapidly growing Mathematics Department in the School of Science and Technology. All areas of mathematics will be considered but preference will be given to applied mathematics and statistics (broadly interpreted).

Successful candidates should hold a PhD in mathematics, statistics or in a related field and have excellent English-language communication skills and experience with Western higher education. Applicants for associate and full professor positions should have considerable experience in supervising students at the graduate level, possess strong teaching skills and experience, and a demonstrated rank-appropriate research accomplishment and service. Applicants for assistant professor level should demonstrate a potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Position responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate and graduate level of courses (2-2 teaching load), supervision of graduate students, curricular and program development, ongoing engagement in professional and research activities, general program guidance and leadership, and other activities related to the intellectual and cultural environment of the university.

Nazarbayev University offers an attractive benefits package, including:

• competitive compensation
• free housing based on family size and rank
• relocation allowance
• no-cost medical insurance, with global coverage
• educational allowance for children
• air tickets to home country, twice per year

Contact: Applicants should send a detailed CV, teaching and research statements, and list of publications to sst.cv (at) nu.edu.kz. Review of applications will begin immediately but full consideration will be given to applications submitted no later than February 28th, 2019. Successful appointments are expected to begin on August 1st, 2019.

More Information: http://sst.nu.edu.kz

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-31

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Singapore
PhD interns on cyber-physical system security

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is a young university which was established in collaboration with MIT. iTrust is a Cyber Security Research Center which has the world's best facilities in cyber-physical systems (CPS) including testbeds for Secure Water Treatment (SWaT), Water Distribution (WADI), Electric Power and Intelligent Control (EPIC), and IoT. (See more info at https://itrust.sutd.edu.sg/research/testbeds/.)

I am looking for PhD interns with interest in cyber-physical system security (IoT, power grid, water, transportation, and autonomous vehicle etc.). The attachment will be at least 3 months. Allowance will be provided for local expenses.

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

Contact: Prof. Jianying Zhou

More Information: http://jianying.space/

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-31

IMDEA Software Institute
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS AT THE IMDEA SOFTWARE INSTITUTE

The IMDEA Software Institute invites applications for tenure-track (Assistant Professor) faculty positions. We are primarily interested in recruiting excellent candidates in the areas of Data Science, including machine learning; Security and Privacy; Cyber-Physical Systems; Software Engineering; and Systems, including parallel and distributed systems, embedded systems, hybrid systems, heterogeneous architectures, etc. Exceptional candidates in other areas within the general research areas of the Institute will also be considered. Tenured-level (Associate and Full Professor) applications are also welcome.

The primary mission of the IMDEA Software Institute is to perform research of excellence at the highest international level in software development technologies. It is one of the highest ranked institutions worldwide in its main topic areas.

Information about the Institute's current faculty and research can be found at http://www.software.imdea.org .

Contact: Applications should be completed at:

https://careers.imdea.org/software/

Please include reference FAC-1-2019 at the beginning of the form. For full consideration, complete applications must be received by February 6, 2018, although applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. Pending final approval, we expect to fill two positions.

More Information: http://www.software.imdea.org

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-02-06

Temasek Laboratories, National University of Singapore
Research Scientist

Temasek Laboratories at National University of Singapore, Singapore is seeking highly motivated professionals in conducting research in the area of lattice-based cryptography.

Applicants are expected to have a PhD degree in Mathematics/Computer Science/Engineering and a strong background in algebra and number theory in Bachelor degree and higher degree courses.

A preferred candidate is to have experience in lattice-based cryptography and is expected to be proficient in C/C++ language, Magma Software, SAGEMATH Software, a team worker and able to conduct independent research.

Contact: Dr Tan Chik How, Principal Research Scientist, tsltch (at) nus.edu.sg

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-15

University of Bern, Switzerland
Ph.D. and Postdoc positions

Ph.D. and Postdoc positions are available in the new research group in cryptology and data security, established by Christian Cachin, at the Institute of Computer Science, University of Bern.

Our research addresses all aspects of security in distributed systems, especially cryptographic protocols, consistency, consensus, and cloud-computing security. We are particularly interested in blockchains, distributed ledger technology, cryptocurrencies, and their security and economics.

Candidates should have a strong background in computer science or mathematics. They should like conceptual, rigorous thinking for working theoretically, or be interested in building concrete systems for working practically. Demonstrated expertise in blockchain technology, cryptography, or distributed computing is a plus.

Positions are available from Spring 2019 and come with a competitive salary. The selection process runs until suitable candidates have been found. The University of Bern conducts excellent research and lives up its vision that 'Knowledge generates value'. The city of Bern lies in the center of Switzerland and offers some of the highest quality of life worldwide.

Applicants should hold a master degree (for Ph.D. positions) or a Ph.D. (for postdoc positions), with expertise in the relevant research topics.

Applications should be sent by email, with subject line *Application for Postdoc* or *Application for Ph.D.*, as one single PDF file, addressed directly to Prof. Christian Cachin by email.

For more information, please contact Christian Cachin ( https://cachin.com/cc/ ).

Contact: Christian Cachin, cachin (at) inf.unibe.ch

More Information: https://cachin.com/cc/positions.html

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-30

Transparent Systems, Seattle WA
Senior Applied Cryptographer

A little bit about us…(Seattle Washington).

We're in near ‘stealth’ mode and we're a well-financed, financial technology start-up located in Seattle. We're growing (currently 13 employees) and need a senior level Security Software Engineer to help us deliver our game changing platform. We’re moving past the old way of thinking and are creating a seamless universal platform to bring the exchange of funds up to the speed of the Internet.

What you’ll be doing:

Be our security SME.

Design, implement, and optimize core cryptographic libraries and secure systems (protocols and mechanisms).

Perform technical security assessments, code audits and design reviews.

Develop technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.

Conduct research to identify new attack avenues and product enhancements.

What you likely bring to us:

You have start-up experience and you really want to work on v1. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.

Experience implementing cryptographic primitives/algorithms and cryptographic protocols.

Experience with any of the following is a plus: Go, Rust, C, C++. Significant experience building secure applications and strong knowledge of authentication protocols and applied cryptography. Must be able to identify and defend against protocol/network-level attacks.

Strong experience with security-oriented system design with applied cryptography at the forefront.

What we offer:

Competitive start-up salary.

Full benefits package and equity.

Fun place to work with smart people!

Collaborative environment and a small team, make a big impact immediately.

Contact: Karl Augustine, Director of Recruiting, kaugust (at) transparentinc.co, 111 S. Jackson St., Seattle WA 98104

More Information: https://jobs.lever.co/transparentinc

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-06-01

Transparent Systems, Seattle WA
Senior Applied Cryptographer

A little bit about us…(Seattle Washington).

We're in near ‘stealth’ mode and we're a well-financed, financial technology start-up located in Seattle. We're growing (currently 13 employees) and need a senior level Security Software Engineer to help us deliver our game changing platform. We’re moving past the old way of thinking and are creating a seamless universal platform to bring the exchange of funds up to the speed of the Internet.

What you’ll be doing:

Be our security SME.

Design, implement, and optimize core cryptographic libraries and secure systems (protocols and mechanisms).

Perform technical security assessments, code audits and design reviews.

Develop technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.

Conduct research to identify new attack avenues and product enhancements.

What you likely bring to us:

You have start-up experience and you really want to work on v1. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.

Experience implementing cryptographic primitives/algorithms and cryptographic protocols.

Experience with any of the following is a plus: Go, Rust, C, C++. Significant experience building secure applications and strong knowledge of authentication protocols and applied cryptography. Must be able to identify and defend against protocol/network-level attacks.

Strong experience with security-oriented system design with applied cryptography at the forefront.

What we offer:

Competitive start-up salary.

Full benefits package and equity.

Fun place to work with smart people!

Collaborative environment and a small team, make a big impact immediately.

Contact: Karl Augustine, Director of Recruiting, kaugust (at) transparentinc.co, 111 S. Jackson St., Seattle WA 98104

More Information: https://jobs.lever.co/transparentinc

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-06-01

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Postdoc Research Fellow

The Cryptanalysis Taskforce research group at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore is seeking for candidates to fill one (senior) research fellow position (from fresh postdoc to senior researchers). The team focuses its research on symmetric-key cryptography, including but not limited to provable security, cryptanalysis, and design.

NTU Singapore offers globally competitive salary package with extremely low income tax and an excellent environment for research. The contract will be initially for one-year, and has the possibility to be extended subject to the performance and availability of funding. The position will be open until filled, interested candidates are to send their CV and 2 reference letters to Prof. Jian Guo. Further information about the research group can be found here: http://catf.crypto.sg

Contact: Jian Guo, Assistant Professor, guojian (at) ntu.edu.sg

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-05-31

COSIC, KU Leuven
Phd and Post-Doc Positions in Secure Computation

We have a number of positions in the area of secure computation based on multi-party computation (MPC) and Homomorphic Encryption. The positions are funded by three projects; an FWO grant under the Odysseus programme, a DARPA grant under the RACE programme and an IARPA grant under the Hector programme.

The goal of the research is to develop new methods for efficient MPC, methods to apply MPC to large numbers of parties, methods to build automated tools to support development of applications based on MPC and FHE, as well as innovative new MPC solutions which solve real world problems.

We are looking for applicants who can work on practice inspired theoretical work in MPC, applicants who can work on implementation research in MPC and FHE, applicants with previous experience in programming language research, as well as applicants working in theoretical aspects of the MPC and FHE.

Strong background in mathematics/computer science and/or cryptography.

PhD applicants we would prefer to have experience in C or C++.

For PostDoc researchers experience in theoretical or practical aspects of secure computation is a must.

Please apply as soon as possible (we will not wait until the closing date to make decisions, but will make them as applications come in).

Contact: Nigel Smart (nigel.smart (at) kuleuven.be)

More Information: https://www.esat.kuleuven.be/cosic/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/PhD-PostDoc-positions-in-secure-computation.pdf

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-05-31

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) - Temasek Labs, Singapore
Postdoc / Research Fellow

Postdoc / Research Fellow position at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and Temasek Labs@NTU is seeking candidates for one research fellow positions (from fresh post-doc to senior research fellow, flexible contract duration) in the areas of symmetric key cryptography and/or machine learning.

Salaries are competitive and are determined according to the successful applicants accomplishments, experience and qualifications. Interested applicants should send their detailed CVs, cover letter and references to Prof. Thomas Peyrin (thomas.peyrin (at) ntu.edu.sg).

Review of applications starts immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

Contact: thomas.peyrin (at) ntu.edu.sg

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-04-15

Université Jean Monnet, Saint-Etienne, France
Post-Doc

The Secure embedded system & hardware security team (https://laboratoirehubertcurien.univ-st-etienne.fr/en/teams/secure-embedded-systems-hardware-architectures.html) at Université Jean Monnet (Saint-Etienne, France) is seeking one motivated post-doctoral researcher in the area of hardware security.

The post-doctoral researcher will work with researcher of the group on topic of side-channel analysis and/or random numbers generation. The project aims to scale down randomness requirement for side-channel protected implementations.

Candidates should ideally have already completed, or close to completing a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, computer sciences, mathematics, or related disciplines, with strong research track record in relevant area.

This is a full-time, 1-year fixed-term position based in Saint-Etienne; starting date is negotiable from March 2019.

Since the laboratory is located in a restricted area, background of the successful candidate need to be checked by authorities, this step can last 3 months, please consider applying well in advance. There are no nationality restrictions for candidates.

Review of application will start immediately until position is filed.

Please send a CV, a list of publications and contact information for two references.

Contact: Vincent Grosso, vincent.grosso (at) univ-st-etienne.fr

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-09-30

Department of Computer Science, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
Ph.D. (industry funding) in security and blockchain

Three industrial funded PhD studentships (3-3.5 years) are available at Department of Computer Science, Surrey Centre for Cyber Security, University of Surrey. These studentships are related to industrial blockchain projects. The ideal PhD candidates (holding MSc. degree of Math, Computer Science, Engineering) should be equipped with (at least be interested in) adequate knowledge of programming (e.g., Python, C++, Java), basic knowledge of applied cryptography(e.g., signature, encryption, zero-knowledge proof)/machine learning/formal method, have good communication skill, teamwork awareness, and be willing to work with industries.

The start date of these PhDs will be in January or April 2019.

About SCCS: SCCS was established by the University of Surrey to consolidate and organise its cyber security activities across the University. SCCS is one of the 17 Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACEs-CSR) recognised by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in partnership with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Contact: Dr. Kaitai Liang

k.liang (at) surrey.ac.uk

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-31

TU Darmstadt, Germany
Ph.D. student in Applied Cryptography and Network Security

Applications are invited for a PhD student (Research Assistant) position in Applied Cryptography and Network Security. The position is funded through CRISP, the Center for Research in Security and Privacy (https://www.crisp-da.de).

Job Description

The Candidate is expected to perform scientific research in the areas of cryptography and network security. The position is based in Darmstadt and will involve international travel to conduct and present research. We provide an optimal working environment and support the researcher to publish results at leading international conferences and journals.

The position is initially offered for three years but can be extended to a longer duration. The starting date is as soon as possible.

Your Profile

• Completed a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with good grades in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.

• Solid background in information security, cryptography, discrete mathematics, and algorithms.

• Fluent in English, both verbal and written, and good communication skills.

• Motivated to conduct research work and ability to work independently.

• Proficiency in computer programming, computer networks, Latex, and system administration are considered beneficial but not necessary.

How To Apply

Please submit your application in English consisting of a motivation letter stating why you are interested and qualify for the position, your current curriculum vitae including two references, and copies of relevant certificates and detailed transcripts with grades. Please send your application in a single PDF file to Jean Paul Degabriele (jeanpaul [dot] degabriele [at] crisp-da [dot] de) with the subject line “PhD Application”. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Yeshiva University
Data Science Program Director

Data Science Program Director

Yeshiva University’s Katz School seeks a dynamic director to serve as academic and administrative lead for its graduate initiatives in Data Science and related programs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide transformative direction and oversight in teaching, research and community

• Oversee curriculum development, academic policies, and assessment

• Ensure student academic and professional success

• Lead faculty recruitment, hiring, development, and evaluation

• Recruit highly qualified students, with an expectation of significant program growth

• Obtain relevant industry affiliations and designations

• Raise the visibility of the Katz School and University

• Establish partnerships with local, regional, national, and international organizations

• Develop grants, contracts, philanthropy, and research development

• Manage budgets and resources

Required Experience & Educational Background:

• Master’s degree in data science, computer science, or related field

• Professional experience in data science or related fields

To apply, visit: http://apptrkr.com/1336277

About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

More Information: http://apptrkr.com/1336277

Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC)
PhD and Post-Doc

The Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary training, research and development, and entrepreneurial unit that draws on the expertise of researchers in the social sciences, business, computer science, engineering, law and science.

Position Description:

We are currently looking for PhD and Post-doc researchers to fill various roles within our cyber security research and projects.

Required skills and experience:

- A computer science degree (Master for PhD candidates, PhD for Post-doc candidates) with expertise in network and information security, networking, and other relevant research area. (completed by the start of appointment)

- Strong communication and writing skills.

- Ability to do independent research, as well as to work collaboratively with other team members.

Helpful skills and experience:

- Application development using Java and Python

- Technical abilities in systems design, coding, testing, debugging, and maintenance.

- Demonstrated experience with the design and implementation of large networked and security systems.

Applications will be considered until the available positions are filled. To apply please include your curriculum vitae and the following:

- Research experience (projects, publications, etc.)

- Two representative publications (post-doc candidates)

- Proof of language proficiency (international applicants)

- Contact information (email, address, phone) of three references

Contact:

Arash Habibi Lashkari, PhD

Assistant Professor and Research Coordinator

Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC)

University of New Brunswick (UNB)

Fredericton, NB, Canada

A.habibi.l (at) unb.ca

More Information: http://www.unb.ca/cic

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-04-30

University of Birmingham
Postdoctoral Research Fellow on Isogeny-based Cryptography

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work on isogeny-based cryptography.

Previous work in this field would be a plus but is not required. Generally, a strong background in algorithmic number theory, cryptographic protocols, cryptanalysis and/or applied cryptography is sought.

The position is for up to 30 months.

Informal inquiries are welcome.

Contact: Christophe Petit christophe.f.petit (at) gmail.com

More Information: https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTc2OTA5NiZ2dF90ZW1wbGF0ZT03Njcmb3duZXI9NTAzMjUyMSZvd25lcnR5c

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-01-03

University of Birmingham
PhD student in isogeny-based cryptography

A PhD position is available to work on isogeny-based cryptography.

The ideal candidate will have a master in Mathematics, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Previous knowledge in cryptography and/or number theory is a plus.

Informal inquiries welcome.

Contact: Christophe Petit christophe.f.petit (at) gmail.com

More Information: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/findaphd.aspx

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-01-14

Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Project Intern, Research Assistants, Research Associate, Post-Doc

We are looking for research fellow (post-doc), research associate, research assistant, research assistant, project interns, phd students to join our group.

Candidates for research fellow/associate should have completed (or close to completing) a PhD degree in computer science, mathematics or a related discipline. Research assistants/project interns are expected to have an honours degree or an equivalent qualification.

Research Fellow/Associates are expected to have solid experience in Public Key Cryptography and Provable Security. Research assistants and project interns should have respectable academic record and an interest in the above area. Specific topic of interest:

- Lattice-Based Anonymous Credentials

- Empirical Analysis on Strength of Ideal Lattice

- Ring Signatures & Linkable Ring Signatures

- Different kinds of zero-knowledge proof/argument systems

- Transaction Privacy in Public and Consortium Blockchain

These positions have flexible starting dates. The initial appointment will be for 12 months, with a strong possibility for further appointment.

Contact: Dr. Man Ho Au (csallen (at) comp.polyu.edu.hk)

More Information: http://www.comp.polyu.edu.hk/~csallen

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-31

Rambus Security Division, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
SMTS II, Security Engineer

Rambus is seeking for a dynamic, highly motivated, experienced Senior Security Engineer. The ideal candidate will be team oriented, and have a strong knowledge of the HW security including side-channel analysis and fault analysis. In addition, She/he possesses an in-depth knowledge of front end digital design process and related design flows.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Supports FAEs, customers, and Rambus sales and marketing team in Europe and Asia and work closely with our offices in Sunnyvale, San Francisco, and Bangalore
• Collaborates 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

More Information: https://careers.rambus.com/jobs/smts-ii-security-engineering-rotterdam-netherlands

University Clermont Auvergne, LIMOS, Clermont-Ferrand, France
Post-doc

We have 1 year Post-doc Position on Constraint Programming for Cryptanalysis of Symmetric Encryption Schemes in LIMOS, Clermont-Ferrand, France

Your Profile:

A PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Cryptography or related field.

Competitive research record in symmetric cryptography or in constraint programming.

Commitment, team working and a critical mind.

Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential

Contact: email your cover letter, your CV, your PhD, reports of the reviewers of your PhD, a selection of your best papers related to the post-doc offer, some recommandation

letters, contact information for 3 referees and any information that might help us to choose you.

More Information: http://sancy.univ-bpclermont.fr/~lafourcade/post-doc-LIMOS.pdf

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-09-01

CryptoExperts, Paris
Cryptographic Engineer / Researcher

CryptoExperts is looking for highly motivated engineers / researchers to work on applied cryptographic topics.

The job would include

• conducting missions of {design, development, evaluation} of crypto {primitives, protocols, applications} for CryptoExperts customers,

• managing your own research and taking part to collaborative research projects,

• developing innovative crypto technologies and products.

CryptoExperts office is located in the center of Paris.

A PhD degree (preferably in crypto) and a previous experience in development are a strong plus.

To apply, please send your resume and a short statement (background and what you would like to achieve next) at jobs (at) cryptoexperts.com

Contact: jobs (at) cryptoexperts.com

More Information: https://www.cryptoexperts.com/

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-31

Microsoft Redmond, WA
Internship with The Cryptography Research Group

The Cryptography Research Group at Microsoft Research seeks outstanding graduate students for summer internships in Redmond in the areas of Homomorphic Encryption, Compilers, Verifiable Computation, Oblivious RAM, Zero-knowledge Proofs, Private Set Intersection, Privacy for ML, Blockchain based applications, privacy preserving systems, applied Secure Multi Party Computation, Differential Privacy, and other areas of applied cryptography.

Interested candidates please send cover letter and resume to CryptIntCV@microsoft.com. Applications will be considered through the spring until all positions are filled, but for full consideration please apply by January 15, 2019.

Contact: CryptIntCV@microsoft.com

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-06-01

CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security
Ph.D. student

The Information Security & Cryptography Group led by Prof. Michael Backes at the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security is looking for multiple fully-funded Ph.D. students working on machine learning privacy and/or biomedical privacy.

The Information Security & Cryptography group is one of the world-leading research groups concentrating on cutting-edge research in security and privacy. As part of CISPA, the group is located at Saarbruecken, Germany. CISPA is the newest member of the Helmholtz Association, the largest scientific organization in Germany fully committed to scientific excellence and to tackling the grand research challenges in their respective fields. CISPA as the first investment of Helmholtz in computer science is one of the top research centers in information security, it is constantly ranked top-3 in the field worldwide, see, e.g., CSrankings.org (http://csrankings.org/#/index?sec&world).

Requirements:

• A bachelor/master degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Mathematics with excellent grades
• Excellent English
• Excellent programming skills
• Good knowledge about machine learning and/or cryptography

What we offer:

• Full-time working contract
• Excellent research environment
• Strong supervision
• World-class collaborations

To apply, please send your

• CV
• Transcripts
• Motivation letter
• Contact information of two references

to yang.zhang (at) cispa.saarland

Contact: Yang Zhang, yang.zhang (at) cispa.saarland

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-04-01

Promise Software Inc.
Post Quantum Cryptography Researcher

Why work at Promise?

We are a high-energy, innovation-focused team of engineers and technologists passionate about leveraging advanced cryptographic primitives. Promise’s environment is highly collaborative, and the ideal candidate will have an eye for detail and be a team player who enjoys working with others to find cutting-edge solutions to tricky problems. Come join us!

What we are looking for in the Senior Cryptography Engineer?

This role is ideal for cryptography scientists who have deep research experience and familiarity with evolving and established post quantum cryptographic protocols and their implementation.

Preferred areas of research interest would be post-quantum cryptography. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, ECE or a related area, by the time of appointment and an outstanding research record. Solid background in cryptography, network security, distributed systems, protocols and algorithms, is highly desirable.

What you will be responsible doing?

1. Design and architect post quantum cryptography protocols in distributed p2p systems

2. Work with core internal team and external open source community

3. Collaborate with engineering and product teammates to produce protocol specification that help serve Promise customer objectives

4. Collaborate and support other teams in developing crypto economic consensus protocol

5. Identify and recommend technologies to solve technical challenges such as proof sizes

6. Interest in working in startup environments with a brisk pace and constantly changing challenges

Salary and Benefits:

Please get more information and apply here: https://aquila-1.workable.com/jobs/860808

Contact: Head of Recruiting

jobs (at) promiseprotocols.com

More Information: https://aquila-1.workable.com/jobs/860808

ING Bank
DLT Development Engineer

At ING, increasing the pace of innovation is a strategic priority of the Think Forward strategy. We need to get faster and better at innovating so we can stay abreast of the pace of change around us. Blockchain technology is one of the innovation enablers at ING and the Blockchain program encompasses all of our efforts to explore and unlock its business value. As such, the Blockchain program at ING is directly responsible for all DLT related initiatives at ING globally.

The Blockchain program is also responsible for identifying and piloting the most promising use cases. To do so, we constantly scope the environment for relevant opportunities, actively engage with and educate the organization about the technology’s potential as well as researching trends within the industry. This allows us to have a comprehensive approach in our delivery of business value.

We are looking for an eager collaborator to support the management of the program. Your main tasks that you will be performing are:

•Produce software solutions based on Distributed Ledger technology;

•Research actively latest development in the cryptography and DLT space;

•Implementing improvements to existing DL technologies;

•Assess and deep dive on various ledger technologies.

Relevant stakeholders: you will be working with the DLT team, and reporting to the Chapter lead.

Your personal profile:

•Master’s degree in Computer Science.

•Curious by nature, willing to experiment.

•Ability to think from a business perspective when considering alternatives.

•Excellent team player.

•Intrinsic motivation for blockchain (i.e. some prior knowledge).

•Fast learner

•Knowledge of Kotlin / Solidity / Go is a plus

Must be proficient in at least one of the skills below (and motivation and basic-knowledge in the other).

You will be fully part of an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team that has a willingness to help you grow and learn as much as possible throughout your position.

Contact: Stanley Waccary

Business manager Innovation

Stanley.Waccary (at) ing.com

More Information: https://www.ing.jobs/Nederland/Vacatures/Vacature/DLT-Development-Engineer-Cryptography-1.htm?org=searchresult

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-30

Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany
Ph.D. student

The Engineering Cryptographic Protocols (ENCRYPTO) Group at TU Darmstadt, Germany is looking for a research assistant (doctoral researcher / PhD student) in Techniques for Protecting Privacy in Applications.

The ENCRYPTO group is member of the Center for Research in Security and Privacy (CRISP) and the profile area Cybersecurity at TU Darmstadt (CYSEC). We develop methods and tools for protecting privacy in applications. See https://encrypto.de for details.

The candidate will do cutting-edge research on techniques for protecting privacy in applications such as cryptographic protocols that scale to real-world problem sizes, including secure multi-party computation and private information retrieval.

The candidate is expected to have a completed Master (or equivalent) degree with excellent grades in IT security, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a closely related field. Solid knowledge in IT security, applied cryptography, efficient algorithms, circuit design, and excellent programming skills are required. Additional knowledge in cryptographic protocols, parallel computing, compiler construction, programming languages, and software engineering is a plus.

Review of applications starts immediately until the position is filled.

Please consult the webpage given below for more details and how to apply.

Contact: Prof. Thomas Schneider

More Information: https://encrypto.de/jobs/CRISP2

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Research Fellows and Senior Research Scientists

The Strategic Centre for Research in Privacy-Preserving Technologies & Systems (SCRIPTS) of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore is the one-stop centre for knowledge, technologies, and solutions for privacy-preserving problems. We seek highly motivated researchers to fill several R&D positions ranging from fresh postdoc research fellows to senior research scientists in the areas including but not limited to Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), Multi-Party Computation (MPC), Searchable Encryptions (SE), and Differential Privacy (DP). The successful applicants are expected to have either proven record of top publications (IACR conferences, S&P, CCS, Usenix, NDSS) or strong systems research experiences and software development skills in these areas.

We offer a globally competitive salary package and low income tax, plus an excellent research environment in Singapore. The initial contract will be for 2 years, and renewable for up to 5 years subject to the performance. Interested candidates are to send their CV, and 2 reference letters to Jian Guo. Review of application will start immediately until the positions are filled.

Contact: Asst Prof. Jian Guo, guojian (at) ntu.edu.sg

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-31

Linköping University, Sweden
Postdocs

We are hiring two postdocs to work on (acoustic) side channels, automotive security or cybercrime at Linköping University, Sweden.

Candidates with solid backgrounds in security or applied crypto are welcome to apply.

PI google scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=rYhiAEUAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

Contact: Prof Jeff Yan (jeff.yan (at) liu.se)

Closing Date for Applications: 2018-12-10

ING Netherlands
Distributed Ledger Technology Development Engineer (Cryptography)

Dear Aplicant,

At ING, increasing the pace of innovation is a strategic priority of the Think Forward strategy. We need to get faster and better at innovating so we can stay abreast of the pace of change around us. Blockchain technology is one of the innovation enablers at ING and the Blockchain program encompasses all of our efforts to explore and unlock its business value. As such, the Blockchain program at ING is directly responsible for all DLT related initiatives at ING globally.

The Blockchain program is also responsible for identifying and piloting the most promising use cases. To do so, we constantly scope the environment for relevant opportunities, actively engage with and educate the organization about the technology’s potential as well as researching trends within the industry. This allows us to have a comprehensive approach in our delivery of business value.

We are looking for a cryptographer to strengthen the team. Your main tasks that you will be performing are:

Research:

- Follow the developments in cryptography, with a focus on subjects important to DLT, such as zero-knowledge protocols, secret sharing, ring signatures, homomorphic encryption, etc.

- Implement interesting protocols in a proof-of-concept fashion

- Present interesting advances/protocols to the DLT team

Experimenting:

Participate in projects that experiment with DLT solutions, with a focus on cryptography, security and privacy components

- Advise on the cryptographic solutions to be used and how these should be used

Analysis:

- Analyse solutions and implementations thereof to verify if the implementation is correct and the privacy and/or security requirements ING has are met

Relevant stakeholders: you will be working with the DLT team, and reporting to the Chapter Lead and squad’s Customer Journey Expert / Product Owner.

You will be fully part of an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team that has a willingness to help you grow and learn as much as possible throughout your position.

Contact: Mariana Gómez de la Villa

Global Program Manager Distributed Ledger Technology

ING Wholesale Banking Innovation

AMP G.04, Bijlmerplein 888, 1102 MG Amsterdam Zuidoost

P.O. Box 1800, 1000 BV Amsterdam, The Netherlands

M +31649420406

E mariana.gomez.de.la.villa (at) ing.nl

More Information: https://www.ing.jobs/Global/Careers/Job-opportunities/Vacancy/DLT-Blockchain-Engineer-4.htm?org=searchresult

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-30

Ruhr University Bochum
PhD Position

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

• Side-channel analysis attacks

• Fault-injection attacks

• Countermeasures against physical attacks

• Physically unclonable functions

• Symmetric cryptography, design and analysis

• Low-power design

The group offers excellent working environment as a part of Horst Görtz Institut for IT Security (HGI hgi.rub.de/en/home/ ) including more than 200 scientists active in several different aspects of IT security and cryptography.

The candidate 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.

In order to apply, please send your resume, transcripts, and a list of at least two professional references in a single pdf file to

emsec+apply (at) rub.de

Review of applications starts immediately until the position is filled.

Contact: Amir Moradi

www.emsec.rub.de/moradi

Closing Date for Applications: 2019-03-31