International Association
for Cryptologic Research

The Faculty of Engineering and the Nuremberg Campus of Technology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invite applications for an

Assistant Professor for Computer Science

at the Department of Computer Science at the Chair for Applied Cryptography. The professorship is to be filled by the earliest possible starting date for an initial period of three years. Upon successful evaluation, the appointment will be extended for another three years.

We seek to appoint a top early-career scientist who will develop outstanding expertise in the field of theoretical and applied cryptography and has excellent scientific expertise within the broad area of cryptography and/or areas of IT security closely related to cryptography. We welcome applications from candidates with research experience in the following topics:

• Efficient proof systems
• Homomorphic cryptography
• Postquantum cryptography
• Cryptography and machine learning
• Anonymity and privacy
• Cryptocurrencies
• Blockchain-based cryptography

Outstanding candidates with experience in neighbouring areas will be considered. Successful candidates demonstrate initial academic achievements and the capacity for independent research at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad and/or experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are also prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in English are desired.

Please submit your complete application documents (CV, research/teaching statement, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 21.06.2021.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Dominique Schröder

More information: https://www.fau.de