International Association
for Cryptologic Research

Postdoctoral positions in statistical, computational and learning-theoretic aspects of data privacy

As part of a joint project between Penn State, CMU and Cornell, we are inviting applications for several postdoctoral positions at Penn State University.

The principal investigators at Penn State are:
- Sofya Raskhodnikova (http://www.cse.psu.edu/~asmith),
- Aleksandra Slavkovic (http://www.stat.psu.edu/~sesa) and
- Adam Smith (http://www.cse.psu.edu/~asmith).

The other principal investigators on this project are:
- Stephen Fienberg (CMU, http://www.stat.cmu.edu/~fienberg) and
- John Abowd (Cornell, http://courses.cit.cornell.edu/jma7/).

We are looking for strong candidates interested in algorithmic, cryptographic, statistical and learning-theoretic aspects of data privacy. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in statistics, computer science or a related field and a strong record of original research. The positions are for one year, extendable to up to three years. The starting date is negotiable.

The project spans a broad range of activities from the exploration of foundational theory to the development of concrete methodology for the social and economic sciences. Postdoctoral fellows may be involved in any of these aspects, depending on their interests and expertise. Extended research visits at CMU and Cornell are possible, though not necessary.

Interested candidates should send a CV and brief research statement, along with the names of three references, to one of the three Penn State investigators. Applications received before February 25, 2012 will receive full consideration. Applications will continue to considered after that date until the position is filled.