PhD Position on Foundational Cryptography

6 days ago


Göteborg, Sweden Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB Full time

We are looking for a PhD student to join the Crypto Team and Security Group at Chalmers with Christoph Egger as main supervisor. Depending on the interests of the applicant, possible research topics include fine-grained and bounded space cryptography, realization of idealized models, relationship between cryptographic notions, and similar topics in foundational cryptography. Exploring connections to statistical security notions and formal methods is possible. One or two extended research visits are encouraged during the doctoral study.

Project overview

• In Bounded Space Cryptography we are working with adversaries that are not restricted in their runtime but have limited memory and are trying to achieve basic cryptographic tasks that are secure against such adversaries.
• Idealized Models are simplifications made in proofs for real-world cryptographic protocols. We often know that this is an oversimplification in general and can hide attacks. We are interested in studying under which circumstances the simplifications can be justified.
• Cryptography relies on unproven assumptions like the hardness of factoring. Studying Relations between Cryptographic Notions asks the question of the type "If I can build public key encryption, can I also always have signature schemes?" and proves whether such statements are true or false.

Information about the division and the department
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is a joint department at Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg. The department has around 300 employees from over 30 countries. Our research covers a wide span, from theoretical foundations to applied systems development. We provide high-quality education at Bachelor's, Master's, and graduate levels, offering over 120 courses each year. We have extensive national and international collaborations with academia, industry, and society.

The PhD student will join a world-leading research environment at the Chalmers Security and Privacy Lab and Crypto Team.The security and privacy lab consists of more than 20 established researchers and covers a wide range of privacy both from a theoretical and practical perspective. The Crypto Team currently has two faculty members and four PhD students with a focus on foundations of cryptography as well as cryptographic primitives with advanced properties.

Our aim is to actively improve our gender balance in both our department and division. We therefore strongly encourage applicants from historically-excluded groups to our positions, such as women and non-binary individuals. As an employee of Chalmers and CSE department, students are given the opportunity to contribute to our active work within the field of equality and diversity.

Main responsibilities

• Research in the area of foundational cryptography
• Communication of results in the form of academic publications and presentations
• 20% of teaching for the department

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in the mathematical analysis of algorithms in general and cryptography in particular
• Master degree in mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

What we offer
Chalmers provides a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be written in English and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.

Application deadline: 2025-03-10

For questions, please contact:
Christoph Egger,
Christoph.egger@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.



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