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IACR News item: 16 October 2025

Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany
Job Posting Job Posting
The Applied Cryptography Group at Technical University of Darmstadt offers a fully funded postdoc position. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) distributed cryptography, anonymous credentials, blockchain protocols, multiparty computation, zero-knowledge and more. You will conduct research and publish/present the results at top venues for research in cryptography and IT Security. The position is to be filled as soon as possible for initially 2 years with the possibility of an extension.

Your profile:
  • Completed PhD degree (or equivalent) at a top university in IT security, computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a similar area.
  • Publications at top venues for IT security and cryptography (e.g., EUROCRYPT, CRYPTO, ASIACRYPT, S&P, CCS, TCC),
  • Good knowledge in one of the topics mentioned above is a plus.
  • Experience in project management and supervising students is a plus.
Your application should contain a CV, list of publications, a short research statement and at least one contact for a reference letter.

TU Darmstadt is a top research university for IT Security, Cryptography, and Computer Science in Europe. We offer an excellent working environment in the heart of the Frankfurt Metropolitan Area, which is internationally well-known for its high quality of life. The review of applications starts immediately until the position is filled.

Please send your application to: job@cac.tu-darmstadt.de

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Sebastian Faust

More information: https://www.informatik.tu-darmstadt.de/cac/cac/index.en.jsp

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