IACR News item: 04 January 2016
University of Westminster, Computer Science Department, London, UK
Job Posting
We are looking for an excellent, motivated, self-driven PhD student to work in the area of privacy and security in cloud computing. The position is fully funded for three years and the main aim of the PhD project is to design and develop privacy-preserving protocols for cloud environments.
The successful candidate is expected to perform research on the aforementioned areas based on their experience and research interests. They must have strong background in Computer Science and/or Mathematics. They are expected to publish articles in well-known security related conferences and journals. Although all applications will be carefully evaluated, candidates with prior publications as well as research experience in the following areas are specifically encouraged to apply: cloud computing, security and privacy in cloud environments, trusted computing, applied cryptography, privacy in participatory sensing applications, and privacy in eHealth, secure e-Voting schemes and reputation systems.
Candidates should fulfil the following requirements:
The Cybersecurity group at the University of Westminster intends to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented. Therefore women are explicitly encouraged to apply.
Please note only HOME and EU students can apply for this position.
Starting Date: September 2016
Salary: £16,000/year
The successful candidate is expected to perform research on the aforementioned areas based on their experience and research interests. They must have strong background in Computer Science and/or Mathematics. They are expected to publish articles in well-known security related conferences and journals. Although all applications will be carefully evaluated, candidates with prior publications as well as research experience in the following areas are specifically encouraged to apply: cloud computing, security and privacy in cloud environments, trusted computing, applied cryptography, privacy in participatory sensing applications, and privacy in eHealth, secure e-Voting schemes and reputation systems.
Candidates should fulfil the following requirements:
- A Master degree in Computer Science or mathematics;
- Knowledge of Cryptographic Protocols;
- Cloud Computing Architecture;
- Good Academic Writing and Presentation Skills;
- Good Social and Organizational Skills;
The Cybersecurity group at the University of Westminster intends to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented. Therefore women are explicitly encouraged to apply.
Please note only HOME and EU students can apply for this position.
Starting Date: September 2016
Salary: £16,000/year
Closing date for applications: 15 February 2016
Contact: Informal project enquiries to Dr Antonis Michalas (a.michalas (at) westminster.ac.uk); www.amichalas.com
General enquiries to Dr Stephen Getting (s.getting (at) westminster.ac.uk) or Professor Taj Keshavarz (t.keshavarz (at) westminster.ac.uk)
More information: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/396935/FST-19-Sharing-in-the-Rain-Towards-Security-and-Privacy
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