PhD: Cybersecurity & Applied Cryptography — Privacy Focus

Universität St.Gallen; Sankt Gallen; Remote; CHF 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Universität St.Gallen invites applications for a highly motivated PhD student in the Cybersecurity & Applied Cryptography Research Group. The position offers the opportunity to conduct research in cybersecurity and applied cryptography within the broad research areas of the group, including secure multi-party computation, privacy-enhancing technologies, and privacy-preserving authentication.

You will contribute to research across core areas, help advance secure and efficient cryptographic

Qualifications

• A Master's degree (MSc) or equivalent, with a strong background in cryptography, network security, and mathematics.
• Strong foundations in cryptography and information security; prior research experience in these areas is an advantage.
• Strong programming skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research in applied cryptography and information security, including secure multi-party computation, privacy-enhancing technologies, and privacy-preserving authentication.
• Contribute to the development of secure and privacy-preserving protocols.
• Support and assist in teaching courses on computer security and cryptography.

Skills

Cryptography

Network security

Mathematics

Programming

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Universität St.Gallen invites applications for a highly motivated PhD student in the Cybersecurity & Applied Cryptography Research Group. The position offers the opportunity to conduct research in cybersecurity and applied cryptography within the broad research areas of the group, including secure multi-party computation, privacy-enhancing technologies, and privacy-preserving authentication.

You will contribute to research across core areas, help advance secure and efficient cryptographic