International Association for Cryptologic Research

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Ph.D. and Post-doc Positions at DGIST Crypto Group
DGIST, Daegu, South Korea
DGIST Crypto Group has multiple fully funded PhD and postdoc positions open in various areas of cryptography, including:
  • Post-Quantum Cryptography
  • Symmetric-Key Cryptography
  • Multi-Party Computation
  • Privacy-Enhancing Technologies such as Differential Privacy or Fully Homomorphic Encryption

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

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

  • Contact: Contact: Youngsik Kim (ysk@dgist.ac.kr), Wonseok Choi (wonseok@dgist.ac.kr)
    Last updated: 2025-05-23 posted on 2025-05-21