International Association
for Cryptologic Research

We are looking for outstanding candidates for a PhD position with strong interest in cryptography, and in particular practice-oriented provable security. Topics of interest may include: provable security of cryptographic implementations, security analysis of random number generators, cryptographic protocols, computer-assisted security proofs.

The PhD position is funded by the the DFG Research Training Group UbiCrypt, which is part of the Horst-Goertz-Institute. The Horst-Görtz-Institut is a leading university-based institution for interdisciplinary research in the field of IT security and cryptography and offers an attractive research environment.

Applicants are required to have completed (or be close to completing) a Bachelor, Master, or Diplom with outstanding grades in Computer Science, Mathematics, or closely related areas. Additional knowledge in related disciplines such as, e.g., complexity theory or IT security is welcome. The working and teaching language is English.

Please send your application to Sebastian Faust via e-mail. Applications should contain a CV, a short letter of motivation, copies of transcripts and certificates, and (if possible) names of references. Review of applications will start immediately until the position has been filled.