International Association
for Cryptologic Research

This position requires a sound academic background in both analytical and theoretical fields. The positions will primarily focus on work such as characterizing secure data communications in terms of encryption, encoding and other signal modifications and then providing the necessary technical elaboration to help engineering teams develop and implement techniques to efficiently handle these signals.

In this position, it would be a requirement to develop mathematical techniques to find solutions and then implement the solutions as efficiently as possible in both computer hardware and software. These techniques will also be used to evaluate cryptographic algorithms and protocols as well as provide guidance on the design and development of cryptographic systems. Areas of mathematics particularly applicable to this position at CipherQ include:

• Abstract algebra (especially finite field theory)
• Computational number theory
• Linear algebra and numerical methods
• Statistics
• Combinatorics
• Cryptography and Applied Cryptanalysis
• Theoretical computer science

Expertise and applied knowledge of modern cryptographic algorithms and protocols is a mandatory requirement. Additional capabilities in cryptography that will be an asset include but are not limited to:

• Lattice-based
• Multivariate
• Hash-based
• Code-based
• Discrete Finite Fields and Elliptic Curves
• Quantum key distribution

Other areas of knowledge that would be considered key assets:

• Strong knowledge of computer programming languages: C/C++, Java, Python, Octave/Mathematica/Maple/Matlab environments.
• Knowledge of telecommunications and networking principles
• An understanding of modern computer architectures and information technology architectures including cloud computing

Education: Doctoral degree in Mathematics, or equivalent degree in other mathematical sciences or engineering fields with a strong mathematical background.

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2016

Contact: Dr. Christian Weedbrook: info@CipherQ.com