International Association
for Cryptologic Research

The Cryptography Group at ISTA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in theoretical and applied cryptography. For part (about one year) this position can be funded by the SPYCODE project (https://spycode.at/).

Potential research topics include:

• blockchain related topics, including consensus protocols, scaling.
• proofs of resources, like proofs of work, proofs of space, proofs of time (verifiable delay functions).
• public-key cryptography.
• lower bounds.

Position details:

• Full-time, fully funded.
• Initial term: 2 years, extendable.
• Flexible start (ideally asp).
• Working language: English (no German required).

About IST Austria:
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria, near Vienna, offers a vibrant, international research environment, strong interdisciplinary exchange, and competitive compensation.

Application:
Please send a CV and optionally a research statement and contact details of one or two referees to pietrzak@ista.ac.at with the subject Postdoc Application – SPYCODE.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.