International Association
for Cryptologic Research

This position in the COSIC research group of the KU Leuven, addresses valorization opportunities in new forms of cryptography that support calculations on encrypted data, without having to decrypt the data. These new forms of cryptography include fully homomorphic encryption, multi-party computation, trusted execution environments and related topics.

The Innovation Manager will identify opportunities for bilateral projects and research platforms, technology transfer, and potentially spin-off companies, including the definition of licenses, patents or other forms of valorization. All these tasks are executed in coordination with KU Leuven Research and Development. In particular, the Innovation Manager will assist in defining and maintaining a strategic research agenda to create a continuum between fundamental research, strategic research and applied research.

The lndustrial Research Fund (lOF) of KU Leuven forms a bridge between strategic basic research, technological innovations and industrial collaborations. Based on cooperations with KU Leuven research groups and different stakeholders from industry and society, we aim to broaden our valorization portfolio and to increase the transfer of knowledge. We have a team of more than 40 experienced innovation managers involved in the development of practical and innovative technological solutions based on the expertise and infrastructure of the research groups within KU Leuven.

Profile

• PhD or equivalent research expertise in applied cryptography
• Preferably industrial experience
• At least a high level understanding or parts of MPC, FHE, PQC, TEE
• Experience in valorization of research results
• Creative, enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to research valorization
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong communication skills, including international and intercultural
• Willing to travel globally

Offer An exciting and challenging job, focused on continuous innovation and development in a transdisciplinary and international context. We offer a permanent position as Innovation Manager of the Industrial Research Fund (IOF) at KU

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Nigel Smart (nigel.smart@kuleuven.be) Ingrid Verbauwhede (ingrid.verbauwhede@kuleuven.be) Frederik Vercauteren (frederik.vercauteren@kuleuven.be)

More information: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/55715055