Research Associate in Information Assurance (APSIA) University of Luxembourg The Applied Security and Information Assurance (APSIA) is seeking to recruit a highly motivated post-doc with a strong research profile to complement and strengthen the group’s existing expertise. Applications from candidates with expertise in the core areas of the group are welcome, but consideration will also be given to candidates with expertise that would extend our expertise, see topics below. The APSIA team, led by Prof. Peter Y. A. Ryan, is part of the SnT and is a dynamic and growing research group, over 20 strong, performing cutting edge research in information assurance, cryptography, and privacy. The group specializes in the mathematical modelling of security mechanisms and systems, especially crypto protocols (classical and quantum), and socio-technical systems. The group is particularly strong in verifiable voting systems. The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) carries out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services, often in collaboration with industrial, governmental or international partners. SnT is active in several international research projects funded by the EU H2020 and the European Space Agency. For further information you may check: www.securityandtrust.lu<http://www.securityandtrust.lu/> and https://wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/apsia. Research Associates (Postdocs) in Information Assurance (M/F) * Ref: R-STR-5004-00-B * Fixed Term Contract 2 years (CDD), full-time 40 hrs/week * Number of positions: 1 * Start date: Late 2018/early 2019 upon agreement. Your Role The successful candidate will contribute to the research goals of the APSIA group. The APSIA Group specializes in the design and analysis of secure systems: * Cryptographic Protocols * Quantum Cryptographic Protocols * Cryptographic Algorithms and Primitives * Verifiable Voting Schemes * Socio-Technical Analysis of Security * Privacy Enhancing Technologies but applications are also welcome in * post-quantum crypto * FinTech * Distributed Ledger Technologies The tasks associated with the role include: * Contributing to the group’s research directions. * Disseminating results through scientific publications * Coordinating research projects and delivering outputs * Help preparing new research proposals * Providing guidance to PhD and MSc students * Opportunities to do some teaching will be available. For further information, please contact Peter Y A Ryan: Peter.Ryan@uni.lu<mailto:Peter.Ryan@uni.lu>. Your Profile * A PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field * Competitive research record in cryptography and information assurance * Strong mathematics background * Commitment, team working and a critical mind * Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential We offer The University offers an initial two-year employment contract which may be extended up to five years. The University offers highly competitive salaries and is an equal opportunity employer. You will work in an exciting international environment and will have the opportunity to participate in the development of a newly created research Centre. Further Information Applications, written in English should be submitted online and include: * Curriculum Vitae (including your contact address, work experience, publications) * Cover letter indicating the research area of interest and your motivation * A research statement (max 1 page) * Contact information for 3 referees Applications to be submitted at: http://emea3.mrted.ly/1ztz4 Deadline for applications: 30 November 2018. Early submission is encouraged; applications will be processed upon arrival.