Research Associate (Postdoc) in Applied Cryptography 1271 views

The University of Luxembourg invites application for the Interdisciplinary Centre of Security and Trust (SNT) for a Research Associate (Postdoc) in Applied Cryptography (M/F)

Duration: Fixed Term Contract; 30 months (CDD)

Number of positions: 1

Supervisor: SnT/Cryptolux group led by Prof. Alex Biryukov

Research areas:

• Applied symmetric cryptography
• Crypto-currencies, blockchains, financial cryptography
• Privacy enhancing technologies
• Disseminating results through scientific publications
• Attracting funding in cooperation with industrial partners
• Coordinating research projects and delivering outputs
• Implementing real-time solutions and PoCs
• Providing guidance to PhD and MSc students
• Organizing relevant workshops and demonstrations

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold PhD degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or related field
• Applicant must hold competitive research record (publications at top conferences) and must hold strong mathematical background, development skills in one of the: C++/ python/ Java
• Applicant must possess experience with block chains, smart contracts, PETs; European projects (FP7/H2020)
• Applicant must possess fluency in English (written and verbal communication)

Applications:

• Applications (in English) to be submitted online and must include:
• CV including contact address, photo, work experience, publications
• A research statement indicating the research area of interest and your motivation (max 1 page)
• 3 References with contact information