University Assistant Post-Doc (all genders)

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: April 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
We look forward to receiving your application until March 27, 2025 on our job

platform: https://jobs.tuwien.ac.at/Job/247325