POSTDOC FELLOW in Cryptography & Information Security (m/w/d)

Your tasks

We are looking for an excellent, motivated, post-doctoral researcher to work in the area of information security and cryptography. The post-doctoral researcher will join Katerina Mitrokotsa's research group (Chair of Cyber Security), working in the area of information and communication security with a focus on authentication protocols, verifiable delegation of computation, and secure multi-party computation. The position is available for one plus one year after a successful review evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

• The post-doctoral fellow is expected to perform exciting and challenging research in the area of information security and cryptography including the design of provably secure cryptographic protocols.
• The post-doctoral fellow shall be involved in the supervision of PhD and master students.

Your profile

• The post-doctoral researcher is expected to have a PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics and a strong background in theoretical computer science and cryptography.
• Have an excellent publication record in top venues.
• Competitive research record in cryptography or information security
• Strong mathematical and algorithmic CS background
• Good skills in programming is beneficial
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

The researcher will join a group of researchers focusing in applied and theoretical cryptography, network and information security and privacy-preservation led by Prof. Katerina Mitrokotsa. We are affiliated to the Department of Computer Science (DCS) and the Institute of Computer Science.

We offer

sport & wellbeing

food & drink @ HSG

further education

public library

flexible working hours

various events

For further information, please contact

Prof. Dr. Katerina Mitrokotsa
Chair of CyberSecurity
aikaterini.mitrokotsa@unisg.ch

«We are looking forward to receiving your application for this position.»

Arbana Nuhiji
Fachfrau Personalrecruiting und -beratung
Tel: +41 71 224 35 36
arbana.nuhiji@unisg.ch

«Ich freue mich, dass Sie sich für diese Position interessieren und Teil der Mitarbeitenden der Universität St.Gallen werden möchten. Ich würde mich freuen, Sie bald persönlich kennen zu lernen.»

Your place of work

University of St.Gallen

«A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 8800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.