International Association
for Cryptologic Research

1.Laboratory, Job Title and Position Description: Division of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University

Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-Time): 1

The positions will primarily focus on JST CREST Project on \"The Security Infrastructure Technology for Integrated Utilization of Big Data\" at Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University (Research Director, Prof. Atsuko Miyaji. Launch from October, 2014.)

2. Qualification:

1. Ph.D. in cryptography, network and system security or data science is required.
2. Specialized knowledge in information security area is required.
3. English language ability sufficient to fulfill one’s work duties.

3. Research Topics:

A primary objective of this position is to promote to establish a platform for big data collection, analysis and utilization in a secure and privacy-preserving manner such as secure data management, privacy-preserving data mining and secure data utility.

4. Period of Employment:

As early as possible (no later than April 1, 2016) – March 31, 2017
(Renewal of the contract might be possible. At longest, up to March 31, 2019.)

5. Application Documents Required:

Applicants must submit the following items:

1. CV (photograph attached).
2. A list of candidate’s experienced research activities and accomplishments in reversed chronological order according to the following categories: international journal publications, reviewed international conference papers, domestic journal and conference publications, and others such as editorship for international journals and membership of conference program committees.
3. Statement of your previous research and future plans for research and education activities.
4. A list of names and contact information (mailing address, e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) from three referees.
5. Recommendation letters from three referees above.
6. Hard copies of at most 5 most significant publications.
7. Other supporting documents if you think they are necessary.

Closing date for applications: 25 January 2016

Contact: (By postal mail EMS) Atsuko Miyaji, Professor
Department of Information and Communications Technology, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University
2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka Prefecture 565-0871, JAPAN
*Write "Application Forms for CREST Research fellow" on the envelope in red ink.
(By e-mail) crest-inf (at) crypto-cybersec.comm.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp

(Phone) +81-6-6879-7714

More information: http://bigdata.comm.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/index.en.html