NCC Group Crypto Services is hiring interns for summer 2020! We're a small team auditing applied crypto and doing research in the field. If you like cryptography and security, and would like to pursue a research project in any of the applied crypto areas, such as (but not limited to):

- cryptographic implementations (cryptographic protocols or primitives, post-quantum crypto)

- cryptocurrencies (payment channel security, audit of novel consensus algorithms, privacy preserving coin implementations)

- audits of existing cryptographic software

Some previous work done by our crypto interns:

- Implementing Optimized Cryptography for Embedded Systems https://cryptoservices.github.io/post-quantum/cryptography/2...

- nQUIC: Noise-Based QUIC Packet Protection https://eprint.iacr.org/2019/028.pdf

- Confidential Transactions from Basic Principles https://cryptoservices.github.io/cryptography/2017/07/21/Sig...

The appointment is for a term of 3 years, or 4 years including 25% duty work.

The position will be concerned with analyzing and designing secure mechanisms for data and information access that allow control of the privacy – utility trade-off. Of particular interest is development of new differentially private response mechanisms for distributed and longitudinal data. Depending on the skills of the candidate, different aspects may be emphasized, for instance by focusing on

• secure multi-party computation with shared randomness
• statistical modeling of longitudinal data
• information retrieval and machine learning

The research will be carried out as an integrated part of the NTNU Applied Cryptology Lab.

• Cryptographic implementations: FPGA/ASIC design for post-quantum / lightweight crypto, homomorphic encryption, or multi-party computation

• Implementation attacks: side-channel analysis and fault attacks

• Machine learning: theoretical analysis or application experience with an emphasis on neural networks security and their implementation.

• Computer architectures and embedded software: RISC-V ISA and assembly programming

• Design automation and high-level (C-to-RTL) synthesis for security

• PhD students
• Postdocs
• Assistant Professors (Tenure Track)
• Associate Professors

Algorithmic game theory / Mechanism design / Tokenomics
• Anonymous credentials
• Blockchain technology
• Consensus protocols for blockchains
• Cryptographic security models
• Distributed databases
• Distributed systems
• Efficient Implementation of Cryptography
• Formally verified cryptographic primitives
• Formal verification of cryptographic protocols, including blockchain and secure multiparty computation
• Game theoretic analysis of cryptographic protocols and blockchains
• Privacy-enhancing technologies
• Robust peer-to-peer systems
• Secure multiparty computation for blockchains
• Smart contract analysis
• Smart contract language design
• Smart contract semantics
• Smart contract verification
• Zero-knowledge protocols / zkSNARKs

• Include CV.
• Include grade records for PhD positions.
• Include a list of publications for postdoc positions.

• Algorithmic game theory/Mechanism design/Tokenomics.
• Anonymous Credentials.
• Cryptographic primitives
• Cryptographic Protocol Theory
• Distributed Database
• Distributed System
• Robust Peer to Peer Systems
• Secure Multiparty Computation
• Smart contract language design
• Analysis and verification Zero-knowledge protocols / zkSNARKs

• Adapt development processes to integrate security in all our processes.
• Implement and foster threat and risk analysis processes for all our development projects.
• Perform threat and risk analyses for our vehicle functions.
• Derive functional security concepts based on the performed analyses.
• Manage and supervise internal and external project team members.
• Organization, prioritization and delegation of tasks.

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field of study.
• Experience with the implementation of secure development processes and security operations processes.
• Experience with threat and risk analyses.
• Expertise in developing typical security controls used in a functional security concept for vehicle functions.
• A security-driven mindset to deliver secure solutions for our vehicles.
• Implementation experience of cryptography and security controls is a plus.
• A background in the automotive industry is a plus.
• At least C1 level in English and German.

• machine-aided analysis of protocols using suitable software tools
• application areas in the current research focus areas of the research group, such as cryptographic voting protocols and lightweight protocols for authentication and key exchange
• formal security models and associated proof techniques for real-world cryptographic protocols.

Project/Job description: The Ph. candidates will be supervised by Helger Lipmaa (https://sites.google.com/view/helgerlipmaa) on topics related to zk-SNARKs and zero-knowledge and their various applications (cryptocurrencies, verifiable computation, e-voting, to name a few). Zk-SNARKs have been become excessively popular during the last few years due to the application in privacy-preserving cryptocurrencies, leading the MIT technology review to name them one of the “10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2018” (https://www.technologyreview.com/lists/technologies/2018/).

Candidate Profile: a completed MSc degree in cryptography, or related areas (in particular, theoretical computer science, including algorithms and/or complexity theory, and mathematics). We will also consider applicants who are in the final phase of their Master studies. We expect an excellent academic track record, including top grades. The student is expected to be at home both in theory and in practice. Simula UiB is an equal opportunity employer, and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Simula UiB Offers: Modern office facilities located in downtown Bergen ("the gateway to the fjords"). A competitive salary starting from NOK 479.600 (approx 48000 euros). Special emphasis on wellness and work-life balance. Numerous additional benefits.

About Simula UiB: Simula UiB AS is a research center owned by Simula Research Laboratory AS and the University of Bergen (UiB). The goal of Simula UiB is to increase the security expertise in Norway through research and education in cryptography and information theory. The student will officially defend at UiB.

Application deadline: December 21st 2019.

More information and applying: https://www.simula.no/about/job/call-phd-students-cryptography

Duality Technologies is an established funded start-up developing encrypted computing technologies built on lattice-based homomorphic encryption. Our co-founders are experienced technology professionals including MIT professors, a Turing award winner, an experienced entrepreneur, members of the DARPA community and former technical leadership at RSA.

Duality Technologies is hiring a crypto team leader/manager who is interested in developing and commercializing advanced encrypted computing technologies.  5+ years experience leading the development and deployment of encryption technologies is critical.

The ideal candidate will be able to lead/manage software engineering activities and help grow the team. Experience with homomorphic encryption, lattice crypto, secure multi-party computation and related techniques is useful, but not critical.

The candidate is expected to work primarily from our office in metro-NYC / Newark NJ. Occasional travel to other offices in Boston MA or Tel Aviv Israel is expected.

Pay will be commensurate with experience.

Duality Technologies is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled/LGBT

Requirements:

• 5+ experience developing/deploying encryption technologies
• Experience running software projects.
• An ability and willingness to manage, mentor and grow a team.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with homomorphic encryption, lattice cryptography, secure multiparty computation or other encrypted computing technologies.
• Experience implementing lattice cryptography in software or hardware.
• Familiarity with C, Java, Python or hardware acceleration.

For more information or to apply, please send an inquiry email to jobs@duality.cloud.

The IMDEA Software Institute invites applications for multiple 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; and Systems, including Distributed Systems, Embedded Systems, etc. However, we are open to other areas within the general research focus of the Institute. Tenured-level applications will also be considered.

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

All positions require a doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related area, earned by the expected start date. Candidates for tenure-track positions will have shown exceptional promise in research and will have displayed an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Candidates for tenured positions must possess an outstanding research record, have recognized international stature, and demonstrated leadership abilities. Experience in graduate student supervision is also valued at this level.

Working at the IMDEA Software Institute

The institute is located in the vibrant area of Madrid, Spain. It offers an ideal working environment, combining the best aspects of a research center and a university department. The institute offers institutional funding and also encourages its members to participate in national and international research projects. The working language at the institute is English.

Salaries at the Institute are internationally competitive and established on an individual basis. They include social security provisions in accordance with existing national Spanish legislation, and in particular access to an excellent public health care system.

Lecturer (Level B) in Australia is equivalent to Assistant Professor in the US system. Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Australia is in-between Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in the US System. All positions are continuing (tenured).

Interested candidates please contact the Lead of Monash Cybersecurity Subgroup and Director of the Monash Blockchain Technology Centre, Associate Professor Joseph Liu for more information.

Direct appointment for excellent candidate is possible at any time.

We particular welcome female candidates to apply.

Monash University is located at Melbourne, Australia. It is a university of transformation, progress and optimism. Our people are our most valued asset, with our academics among the best in the world and our professional staff revolutionising the way we operated as an organisation. It is currently ranked 58 from the QS World University Ranking and 75 from the Times Higher Education World University Ranking.

To learn more about the Monash Blockchain Technology Centre, please visit our website at:

monash.edu/blockchain

• Design and cryptanalysis of symmetric cryptographic primitives
• Cryptocurrencies, ZK proofs, blockchain
• Privacy enhancing technologies
• Side-channel attacks and countermeasures
• White-box cryptography

The Web3 Foundation nurtures and stewards technologies and applications for a privacy preserving and decentralised web. We work on a range of cryptographic and consensus protocols that have emerged as crucial building blocks of decentralized systems in general, and the Web3 ecosystem in particular. We are the opposite of a big data company. We conduct cutting-edge research that is both theoretically exciting and expected to have a dramatic real world impact by helping to replace centralised infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Set the research agenda in alignment with development collaborators
• Ensure alignment and productivity of the research team members
• Keep an overview of research topics and participate in research when needed
• Initiate and manage research collaborations
• Manage composition of the research team including identifying hiring needs
• Coordinate efforts to deliver high quality research papers along with good internal documentation
• Represent the Web3 Foundation at conferences and share technical information with the community

Requirements

• Postdoc or professor level experience in Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent background
• Experience contributing to research communities that require mathematical rigor, preferably including proofs of security and correctness
• Experience designing cryptographic protocols or distributed algorithms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A plus

• Demonstrated innovation in cryptography or distributed algorithms
• Experience with blockchain technology
• Experience mentoring, creating technical documentation or blog posts
• Experience and proficiency in programming, especially in Rust or related languages, e.g. C, C++, OCaml, Haskell, or JavaScript
• Demonstrated ability to set and execute a research agenda
• Experience developing research collaborations and managing contractors

To apply to this position, please click on the link provided and submit

The Web3 Foundation nurtures and stewards technologies and applications for a privacy preserving and decentralized web.  We work on a range of cryptographic and consensus protocols that have emerged as crucial building blocks of decentralized systems in general, and the Web3 ecosystem in particular.  We are the opposite of a big data company.We conduct cutting-edge research that is both theoretically exciting and expected to have a dramatic real world impact by helping to replace centralised infrastructure. 

Requirements

You should have a PhD in an area closely related to mathematical economics or macroeconomics, or equivalent background. In addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills, the candidate should have experience in the following areas:

• Mathematical modeling of complex systems.
• Experience in rigorous economic analysis, i.e. computer simulations, ideally of markets or customer behaviors. 
• Collaborations in research teams that require mathematical rigor.

Plus to have:

• Background in quantitative analysis and derivatives modeling.
• Background in game theory. 

Role

• Build simulations of a complex decentralized system, and use real-life data to model its interaction with markets and users. 
• Design macroeconomic indicators for the system, and create automated regulatory mechanisms.
• Provide continued economic advice.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, and execute a research agenda. 
• Collaborate and produce publications within a multi-disciplinary research team.

To apply to this position, please click on the link provided and submit your CV and a cover letter.

The Web3 Foundation nurtures and stewards technologies and applications for a privacy preserving and decentralized web.  We work on a range of cryptographic and consensus protocols that have emerged as crucial building blocks of decentralized systems in general, and the Web3 ecosystem in particular.  We are the opposite of a big data company. We conduct cutting-edge research that is both theoretically exciting and expected to have a dramatic real world impact by helping to replace centralised infrastructure. 

Responsibilities

• Deliver formal proofs of security guarantees and correctness  
• Conduct innovative research into new distributed algorithms and cryptographic protocols 
• Remain pragmatic through evaluation of alternatives and optimisations
• Work with and consult development teams to support the implementation of research results
• Deliver quality research papers along with good internal documentation 
• Represent the Web3 Foundation at conferences and share technical information with the community

Requirements

• PhD or Masters degree in Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent background
• Experience contributing to research communities that require mathematical rigor, preferably including proofs of security and correctness
• Experience designing cryptographic protocols or distributed algorithms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A Plus

• Demonstrated innovation in cryptography or distributed algorithms
• Experience with blockchain technology 
• Experience mentoring or creating technical documentation or blog posts 
• Experience and proficiency in programming, especially in Rust or related languages, e.g., C, C++, OCaml, Haskell, or JavaScript
• Demonstrated ability to set and execute a research agenda 
• Experience developing research collaborations and managing contractors

To apply to this position, please click on the link provided and submit y

Project Description: Modern computing devices involve a wealth of features like hardware caches and speculative execution that, while invisible to system-software executing on the platform, can affect their behavior in many aspects. Designing a system-software that can securely interact with the underlying hardware and fully exploit its capabilities is a challenging task within the computer security. This is the goal we set ourselves in this project. Our approach is to combine system-level solutions with rigorous analysis techniques to identify vulnerabilities and develop countermeasures and prototypes with provable security guarantees.

What we offer:

Duality Technologies is an established funded developing encrypted computing technologies built on lattice-based homomorphic encryption.  Our co-founders are experienced technology professionals including MIT professors, a Turing award winner, an experienced entrepreneur, members of the DARPA community and former technical leadership at RSA.  

Duality Technologies is hiring a senior C++ engineer who has interest in developing advanced encrypted computing technologies.  10+ years professional C++ experience is critical.  The ideal candidate will be able to lead software engineering activities and aid the technical mentorship.

Experience with homomorphic encryption, lattice crypto, secure multi-party computation and related techniques is useful, but not critical.  The candidate is expected to work primarily from our office in Newark NJ.  Occasional travel to other offices in Boston MA or Tel Aviv Israel is expected.

Pay will be commensurate with experience. 

Duality Technologies is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled/LGBT

Requirements:

• 10+ years professional C++ software engineering experience.
• Experience with modern encrypted computing technologies.
• An ability and willingness to work on a team.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with homomorphic encryption, lattice cryptography, secure multiparty computation or other encrypted computing technologies.
• Experience implementing lattice cryptography in software or hardware.
• Familiarity with C, Java, Python or hardware acceleration.

For more information or to apply, please send an inquiry email to jobs@duality.cloud.

https://www.duality.cloud

Duality Technologies is a technology startup commercializing encrypted computing technologies, such as homomorphic encryption.  Duality Technologies is a technology startup commercializing encrypted computing technologies, such as homomorphic encryption.  

Duality is hiring a scientist / post-doc to aid in developing and applying encrypted computing technologies.  Implementation or prototyping experience is important.  The ideal candidate is a team player who is looking to grow with the company.

Typical responsibilities include designing and implementing efficient solutions to our customers’ emerging encrypted computing needs and working with our team’s software engineers as they implement these solutions.  We are interested in candidates who have experience with homomorphic encryption implementations and related techniques.  Experience software engineering, such as implementing C/C++, Java or Python is beneficial but not critical.

We are interested in candidates at all levels from a fresh PhD graduate to experienced researchers / scientists / engineers.  The candidate is expected to work from our office in metro New York City.  Occasional travel to other offices in Boston MA or Tel Aviv Israel is expected.  Pay will be commensurate with experience.  Duality Technologies is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled/LGBT

Requirements:

• A PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics or a related field.
• Experience with modern encrypted computing technologies.
• An ability and willingness to work on a team.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with homomorphic encryption, lattice cryptography or other encrypted computing technologies
• Experience implementing lattice cryptography in software or hardware
• Familiarity with C/C++, Java, Python
• Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

For more information or to apply, please send an inquiry email to jobs@duality.cloud.https://www.duality.cloud

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Vermont is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in cybersecurity, data privacy, programming languages and/or systems. Duties will start in the fall semester of 2020.

For a complete job listing and application submission see https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/38080. Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Asim Zia (azia@uvm.edu). The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Profile:
• You are in possession of a Master’s degree as well as relevant experience and expertise in IT & IT Security; an academic title is desirable.
• You have proven, in-depth knowledge and expertise in at least two of the following subject areas: Identity & Access Management; Crypto Mechanisms and Protocols; Secure Programming; OS Security; Forensics and Forensic Readiness; IoT and IoT Security; Networks, including Network Security and Architecture; Cloud Security; Cyber Physical Systems; Critical Infrastructures; Data Protection; Application of Security Measures in accordance with COBOT / ISO 2700X / GSHB; Governance and Compliance; Web Technology and Security ; Mobile Security; Adversarial Behaviour; Security Modeling; Simulation and Gaming.
• You are able to explain and teach these subjects to your audience in a clear and easy to understand manner.
• You have a wide network within the IT Security Community.
• You are able to professionally and effectively develop research and/or business projects.
• You are open, friendly and ready to participate in interdisciplinary teamwork.

Offer:
• Teamwork with other experts in an innovative and growing IT Faculty
• Further development and positioning in research at national and international level as well as close cooperation with industry in the field
• A position as lecturer with the possibility to attain a professorship and title
• Up to date and current employment and working conditions
• Attractive and modern workplace at our new campus in Rotkreuz, located very near the train station

Please send your full CV incl. the list of publications and a motivational letter to bernhard.haemmerli@hslu.ch.

The COSIC research group provides a broad expertise in digital security and strives for innovative security solutions. Our research is applied in a broad range of application domains, such as electronic payments, identity cards, e-voting, protection of e-documents, intelligent home appliances, telematics for the automobile industry and trusted systems. Our research focus lays in the design, evaluation and implementation of cryptographic algorithms and protocols, the development of security architectures for information and communication systems, the development of security mechanisms for embedded systems and the design and analysis of privacy preserving systems. The group has as goal to cover the whole range from mathematical theory towards industrial applications.

COSIC is looking for motivated researchers who fit into the following profiles

Calibra is building a hub of financial services, products and solutions that connect everyone, everywhere, creating greater opportunity for all. Its technical foundation is the open-sourced Libra blockchain network. Libra’s mission is to create a simple, borderless global currency and financial ecosystem that empowers billions of people. Calibra Research is the research arm of Calibra, and is of great importance due to the cutting-edge nature of the technical challenges and Calibra’s openness to scrutiny.

Research supervision

If successful, you will conduct your research under the supervision of the Director of the York Interdisciplinary Centre for Cyber Security and the Chair of Cyber Security Professor Delaram Kahrobaei: https://www.cs.york.ac.uk/people/?search=kahrobaei& http://www.cs.york.ac.uk/security

Award funding

If successful, you will be supported for three years. Funding includes: ● £15,009 (2019/20 rate) per year stipend ● Home/EU tuition fees ● RTSG (training/consumables/travel) provision

Funding requirements

To be considered for this funding you must: ● meet the entrance requirements for a PhD in Computer Science ● be eligible to pay home/EU fees

We will look favourably on applicants that can demonstrate knowledge of cryptography, algebra, quantum computation, artificial intelligence, computational complexity, and who have strong programming and mathematical skills.

Apply for this studentship

1. Apply to study ● You must apply online for a full-time PhD in Computer Science. ● You must quote the project title Post-quantum Algebraic Cryptography in your application. ● There is no need to write a full formal research proposal (2,000-3,000 words) in your application to study as this studentship is for a specific project.

2. Provide a personal statement. As part of your application please provide a personal statement of 500-1,000 words with your initial thoughts on the research topic.

Deadlines

Applications are accepted all year round. The start date for the studentship will October 2020.

The CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security provides a unique work environment that offers the advantages of a university department and a research laboratory alike. As the latest member of the Helmholtz Association, the largest research organization in Germany, CISPA has embarked on a mission: to rethink the digitalized world of the future from the ground up and make it safer through innovative cutting-edge research. In the medium term, the center will grow to more than 800 employees with not less than 60 Faculty and research group leaders. Faculty receive extremely competitive institutional funding, enjoy academic freedom, and build and lead their team of young researchers, and are granted the opportunity to teach graduate and undergraduate courses.

A doctoral degree in computer science or related areas and an outstanding research track record are required. Applicants are expected to pursue an internationally visible research agenda, and to build up their research team. Candidates for senior positions must be internationally renowned scientists.

CISPA offers two main types of faculty positions.

Tenure track: these positions are intended for candidates with excellent research credentials and the potential to pursue a program of innovative research. The positions are comparable to tenure-track positions at a leading university, and come with two full time research staff positions and generous support for other expenses.

Tenured: these positions are intended for established leading researchers with an outstanding scientific track record, and can be compared to an endowed chair at a leading university.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their complete application by November 15, 2019 for full consideration. However, applications will continue to be accepted until December 10, 2019. Qualified candidates should apply using the secure application form (https://faculty.jobs.cispa.saarland).

• Completed a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with good grades in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Solid mathematical background and good problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written, and good communication skills.
• Motivated to conduct research work and able to work independently.
• Proficiency in computer programming, computer networks, Latex, and system administration are considered beneficial but not necessary.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The submission deadline is December 15, 2019.

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

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

The program consists of three consecutive phases:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Secure cryptographic implementations

- Leakage/tamper resilient cryptography

- Distributed cryptography

- Blockchains and cryptocurrencies

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

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

Review of applications starts immediately until the positions are filled.

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

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

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

• Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
• Adversarial Machine Learning

• Practical aspects of Post-Quantum Cryptography

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

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

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

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

Please see the link for the list of qualifications and application

Salary:

Common Benefits:

Free visa.

Tax-free salary

60-days annually paid vacation.

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

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

Children Education Allowance (Terms and Conditions apply).

Annual housing allowance (Terms and Conditions apply).

Furniture allowance upon arrival (Terms and Conditions apply).

Weekends (Friday and Saturday) are off.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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