Research Associate (Postdoc) in Applied Cryptography

University of Luxembourg

Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

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About the SnT

SnT is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services.

We play an instrumental role in Luxembourg by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!

Your Role

Cryptolux is a team of cryptographers and security researchers interested in applied cryptography, cryptanalysis, privacy, network security, cryptographic blockchains and is led by Prof.

Alex Biryukov , we are affiliated to the Departement of Computer Science (DCS) and to the Security and Trust center (SnT).

Contribute to a research project on future directions in cryptography and IT security and expect to perform the following tasks :

Shaping research directions and producing results in one or more of the following topics :

Design and cryptanalysis of symmetric cryptographic primitives

Cryptocurrencies, ZK proofs, blockchain

Privacy enhancing technologies, Tor

Side-channel attacks and countermeasures

White-box cryptography

Disseminating results through scientific publications

Providing guidance to Ph.D. and M.Sc. students

Attracting funding in cooperation with academic and industrial partners

Coordinating research projects

Your Profile

A Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or a related field

Competitive research record in applied cryptography or information security (at least one paper in top 10 IT security conferences)

Strong mathematical and algorithmic CS background

Good development skills in C or C++ and / or scripting languages

Commitment, team working and a critical mind

Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English

Here’s what awaits you at SnT

But wait, there’s more!

Complete picture of the perks we offer

Discover our Partnership Programme

Students can take advantage of several opportunities for growth and career development, from free language classes to career resources and extracurricular activities.

In Short

Contract Type : Fixed Term Contract 24 Month

Work Hours : Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week

Location : Belval

Job Reference : UOL03003

Further Information

Applications should be submitted online and include :

Curriculum Vitae (including your contact address, photo, work experience, publications)

Cover letter and research statement indicating topics of interest and your motivation

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