International Association
for Cryptologic Research

At the Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity (SSC) at Monash, we have several openings for PhD positions. The topics of interest are post-quantum cryptography (based on lattices and/or hash), their applications, and their secure and efficient software and hardware implementations.

• Amongst the benefits:
  • We provide highly competitive scholarships opportunities to collaborate with leading academic and industry experts in the above-mentioned areas.
  • There will be opportunities to participate in (inter)nationally funded projects.
  • We have a highly collaborative and friendly research environment.
  • You will have an opportunity to live/study in one of the most liveable and safest cities in the world.

The positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are found.

• Entry requirements include:
  • Some mathematical and cryptography backgrounds.
  • Some knowledge/experience in coding (for example, Python, C/C++, and/or SageMath) is a plus.
  • Must have completed (or be about to complete within the next 6 months) a significant research component either as part of their undergraduate (honours) degree or masters degree.
  • Should have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

How to apply. Please fill out the following form (also clickable from the advertisement title): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetFZLvDNug5SzzE-iH97P9TGzFGkZB-ly_EBGOrAYe3zUYBw/viewform?usp=sf_link