TU-ID: 192 | 2024 | 51 | 245103
University Assistant Post-Doc (all genders)
40 hours/week | limited to 6 years
At the Institute of Logic and Computation, in the upcoming Research Unit of Privacy Enhancing Technologies at TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant post-doc (all genders) limited to expected 6 years for 40 hours/week. Expected start: January 2025.
Research will address the development of privacy-enhancing technologies, including but not limited to the design of cryptographic algorithms and protocols, distributed protocols, cryptocurrencies, and information-theoretic approaches such as differential privacy. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
- Privacy preserving cryptocurrencies
- Efficient proof systems such as (non-interactive) zero-knowledge, SNARKs, etc.
- Cryptographic protocols
- Functional encryption
- Fully homomorphic encryption
- Information-theoretic approaches such as differential privacy
Tasks:
- Deep interest in scientific problems and the motivation for independent and goal-oriented research
- Independent teaching or participation in teaching and supervision of students
- Participation in organizational and administrative tasks of the research division and the faculty
Your profile:
- Completion of an excellent doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field
- Strong background in cryptography, privacy-preserving mechanisms, or data security
- In-depth knowledge and experience in at least one subject area: secure computation, differential privacy, anonymous communication systems, privacy-preserving machine learning, cryptocurrencies, cryptographic protocols, identity management, homomorphic encryption, or zero-knowledge proofs
- An outstanding publication record in top security, privacy, and applied cryptography conferences and journals, such as e.g., ACM CCS, Crypto, Eurocrypt, Usenix Security, NDSS, EEE S&P, PETS
- Experience in teaching and supervising students, with enthusiasm for advancing knowledge in the field of privacy-enhancing technologies
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, combined with a structured and detail-oriented approach to work
- Team player with strong problem-solving abilities, creative thinking, and a passion for tackling real-world privacy challenges
We offer:
- A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
- Flexibility in the organization of working hours
- Central location of workplace with very good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)
- A creative environment in one of the most liveable cities in the world
- German courses, if needed
- A highly competitive salary and a range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefit Catalogue of TU Wien)
- Excellent research environment in an internationally visible team
- A wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.
Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 4,932.90/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.
We look forward to receiving your application until January 9th, 2025.
