International Association
for Cryptologic Research

The Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy (MPI-SP) is looking for motivated students to apply for a research internship on lattice-based cryptography. In particular, we are looking for students eager to build vector commitments and related primitives from lattices.

Topic: Lattice-based Vector Commitments

Requirements:

• Have working knowledge in constructing and analysing public-key cryptographic primitives
• Are familiar with mathematical proofs
• Are fluent in spoken and written English

Greatly Valued but not Mandatory Attributes:

• Have basic understanding of lattice-based cryptography
• Have basic understanding of vector commitments
• Have experience in prototyping cryptographic primitives

Funding: The position is funded as part of a project in collaboration with Protocol Labs (https://protocol.ai).

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration: 3 to 6 months

Application Deadline: December 31, 2021, or when a suitable candidate has been found

To apply for the position, send an email to Giulio Malavolta (address below) including the following documents:

• A curriculum vitae
• A brief cover letter (half page at most), e.g. describing your research interests

If you have any question, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Giulio Malavolta (giulio.malavolta@mpi-sp.org)