Open Postdoctoral Researcher Position: Join the Cryptography and Privacy Engineering Group (ENCRYPTO) at the Department of Computer Science, Technical University of Darmstadt, in a dynamic postdoctoral research role. We invite applications from accomplished researchers to contribute to cutting-edge research in applied cryptography and privacy engineering, specifically in the realm of secure multi-party computation. This fully funded position offers an opportunity to collaborate on the ERC Starting Grant project “Privacy-preserving Services on the Internet” (PSOTI) and drive innovation in privacy protection.
| Designation | Research Area | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher | Cryptography and Privacy Engineering | Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed PhD degree (or equivalent) from a leading university in IT security, computer science, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or related fields.
- Multiple publications in top-tier IT security and cryptography conferences and journals (CORE Rank A*/A), focusing on cryptographic protocols and secure computation.
- Experience in student supervision and project management.
- Beneficial experience in software development and programming.
- Self-motivated, creative, and adept at collaborative teamwork.
- Proficiency in English for scientific communication (German language skills not required).
Job Description:
Open Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Cryptography and Privacy Engineering
As a postdoctoral researcher at ENCRYPTO, you will:
- Conduct pioneering research in applied cryptography, specifically within the scope of secure multi-party computation.
- Collaborate with ENCRYPTO’s scientific team and external partners from academia and industry.
- Aim for publications in top-tier security and cryptography conferences and journals.
- Manage research projects and potentially lead prototype design and implementation.
- Participate in teaching activities and supervise thesis students and research assistants.
Why ENCRYPTO:
- Join a vibrant international research environment within the renowned TU Darmstadt.
- Experience the “City of Science” – Darmstadt, an international and livable city with strong connections to Frankfurt.
- Embrace flexible working arrangements, blending in-office and remote work.
- Benefit from TU Darmstadt’s Welcome Center and language courses.
- Receive a free job ticket for public transport (Landesticket Hessen) in the state of Hesse.
How to Apply: Prepare a single PDF application including:
- Letter of motivation outlining your interest and suitability for the position.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- List of publications with CORE rankings.
- Certificates (PhD, M.Sc., B.Sc., high-school diploma) with transcripts.
- Two letters of recommendation or names of potential recommenders. Send your complete application with the subject “Application Postdoc: YOUR NAME” to: application@encrypto.cs.tu-… For inquiries, contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Schneider.
Start Date: As soon as possible. Application Deadline: None.
TU Darmstadt is committed to diversity and encourages applications from female candidates. Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be given preference. Compensation follows the collective agreements on salary scales (100% E14 TV-TU Darmstadt).
