Research Associate

at  University of Edinburgh

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or nearing completion) in cryptography or related fields. Evidence of strong research experience as demonstrated through publications at top-tier conferences or high-impact journals is essential. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with strong initiative and commitment to excellence, and an ability to conduct world-class research.
The post is full-time, available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of further extension. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote (based in UK) and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is £40,247 to £47,874 per annum.

YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:

• Ph.D. (or near completion) in cryptography or related fields
• Experience in implementing cryptographic algorithms, and writing software for security-related applications
• Track record of strong publications
• Strong experience in provable security, and in the design of cryptographic protocols

The following criteria are not yes/no factors, but questions of degree. Recruitment will aim at selecting those candidates with the best possible performance in all these criteria.

• Strong experience in research in one or more of the following areas: secure multi-party computation, zero-knowledge proofs, blockchain, functional encryption, fully-homomorphic encryption, and distributed algorithms.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally, and in writing.

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