PhD Position in Applied Cryptography and Privacy-Preserving Computation; m​/w​/d

Overview

Your tasks:
The position offers the opportunity to design and analyze cryptographic protocols with provable security guarantees, focusing on efficiency and scalability in real-world deployments.

• Conduct innovative research in applied cryptography and information security.
• Contribute to the development of secure and privacy-preserving protocols.
• Support and assist in teaching courses on computer security and cryptography.

• The PhD student is expected to have a MSc degree or equivalent, with a strong background in cryptography, network security and mathematics.
• We welcome candidates with strong foundations in cryptography and an interest in provable security, MPC, and privacy-preserving computation. Prior experience in protocol design or secure computation is a plus.
• Strong programming skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

The research group for Cybersecurity & Applied Cryptography Research Group is part of the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) at the University of St. Gallen. The group focuses on information security and applied cryptography, including design of provably secure cryptographic protocols and primitives for reliable authentication, outsourcing computations in cloud-assisted settings, network security problems and secure and privacy-preserving machine learning. As a doctoral student you will be part of the Doctoral School of Computer Science (DCS).

For more information, see the group page and the Doctoral School page: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

If you are excited about building cryptographic solutions that combine rigorous security proofs with practical efficiency, we would love to hear from you. We are looking forward to your online application stating the job  here.

Inspirational Work Environment:
At the University of St. Gallen (HSG), Europe’s leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment with access to modern IT infrastructure and extensive scientific resources.

Executive

Education:

We support internal and external education opportunities, including seminars, e-learning, coaching and tailored training opportunities.

Network:
We promote cross-functional collaboration and valuable relationships with external partners through regular exchanges and events.

Family & Career:
Flexible work time models, part-time positions, maternity leave, childcare support, and related family-friendly policies are offered.

Equal Opportunities:
The university enables equal opportunities for all employees and students across work, study and career development.

Fit and Healthy:
We offer health initiatives and benefits, including access to sports activities, workplace fruit, and discounted meals in the canteen.

Further information on working at the HSG can be found here. University of St.Gallen – A place where knowledge is created.