IACR News item: 18 April 2022
Aalto University, Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis, Espoo, Finland
Job Posting
We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher in the area of lattice-based cryptography. Possible research topics include:
Cryptanalysis of lattice problems
Side-channel analysis of implementations of lattice-based cryptography
Lattice-based cryptographic protocols
Construction of new candidate structures suitable for, e.g., the ring learning with errors (RLWE) problem and its variants.
Research experience in cryptography is essential. Additionally, background in algebraic number theory, probability theory, complexity theory and/or machine learning are useful. For a cryptographer, we expect that the candidate has published in IACR conferences, established theoretical computer science venues (STOC/FOCS/APPROX-RANDOM/SODA/PODC) or IT security venues (CCS/S&P/Usenix). The applicant is expected to hold a PhD degree in mathematics or computer science. A research level proficiency in English, both writing and speaking, is expected.
We offer advising related to both algebraic lattices (Camilla Hollanti) and cryptography (Chris Brzuska). Our group offers a diverse, international, and open research environment with an interdisciplinary academic and industrial network. We expect the candidate to significantly shape the research questions which we investigate together as well as to pursue their own research within their existing research network.
The tentative duration of the position is September 2022 — December 2023 (16 months), but a shorter duration or an earlier starting date is negotiable. There is an option to renew the contract subject to acquiring funding (either by the candidate or by the hosts). The initial salary is €3700 and the contract includes occupational health care.
For details, see: https://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions/postdoctoral-researcher-in-mathematics-or-computer-science-lattice-based
Research experience in cryptography is essential. Additionally, background in algebraic number theory, probability theory, complexity theory and/or machine learning are useful. For a cryptographer, we expect that the candidate has published in IACR conferences, established theoretical computer science venues (STOC/FOCS/APPROX-RANDOM/SODA/PODC) or IT security venues (CCS/S&P/Usenix). The applicant is expected to hold a PhD degree in mathematics or computer science. A research level proficiency in English, both writing and speaking, is expected.
We offer advising related to both algebraic lattices (Camilla Hollanti) and cryptography (Chris Brzuska). Our group offers a diverse, international, and open research environment with an interdisciplinary academic and industrial network. We expect the candidate to significantly shape the research questions which we investigate together as well as to pursue their own research within their existing research network.
The tentative duration of the position is September 2022 — December 2023 (16 months), but a shorter duration or an earlier starting date is negotiable. There is an option to renew the contract subject to acquiring funding (either by the candidate or by the hosts). The initial salary is €3700 and the contract includes occupational health care.
For details, see: https://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions/postdoctoral-researcher-in-mathematics-or-computer-science-lattice-based
Closing date for applications:
Contact: Camilla Hollanti and Chris Brzuska for scientific questions and Johanna Glader for questions on the application process. (eMail: firstname.lastname@aalto.fi )
More information: https://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions/postdoctoral-researcher-in-mathematics-or-computer-science-lattice-based
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