International Association
for Cryptologic Research

Microsoft Research invites applications from graduate students and recent Ph.D.s for Postdoctoral and Internship positions in the Microsoft Research Cryptography Group. Number Theory candidates should have interest/experience in one or more of the following areas: algorithmic/arithmetic/algebraic number theory, elliptic and hyperelliptic curve cryptography, pairing-based cryptosystems, lattice-based cryptography. Cryptography candidates should have research interests in at least one of the following: protocols, security models, cryptanalysis, hash functions, applied or theoretical cryptography.

Post-docs and interns will be in residence at Microsoft Research Redmond, the main campus of Microsoft\\\'s basic research division with over four hundred researchers in dozens of areas of computer science research. Researchers benefit from close proximity to Microsoft product units, collaborative relations and joint seminars with University of Washington, and an active research environment. For more information about MSR Redmond and the Cryptography group see: http://research.microsoft.com/aboutmsr/labs/redmond/ and http://research.microsoft.com/crypto/

The post-doctoral positions offer a competitive salary, benefits, and a relocation allowance. The term is for two years; the start date is July 1, 2014. Post-docs will report to Dr. Kristin Lauter, Research Manager for the MSR Crypto Group. Internships for graduate students will be for 10-12 weeks in Summer 2014, with flexible start date.