The IBM Zürich Research Lab invites applications for a PhD position in the area of Quantum-Safe Cryptography. The position is fully funded by SNF through the grant CryptonIs: Advanced Cryptography Based on Isogenies.

The successful candidate will conduct research on cryptographic algorithms and schemes pertaining to the area of Isogeny-based Cryptography, a branch of Quantum-Safe Cryptography grounded in Number Theory and Arithmetic Geometry, under the supervision of Drs. Andrea Basso and Luca De Feo. They will join a diverse team of cryptographers working on all aspects of theoretical and applied cryptography.

We are looking for candidates with an interest in the following topics

• Algorithmic Number Theory,
• Computational Algebraic Geometry,
• Cryptographic primitives and protocols,
• Cryptanalysis.

Expected qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Mathematics or Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Knowledge in Cryptography acquired through graduate level courses and/or internships.
• Familiarity with a programming language and/or computer algebra system (e.g., SageMath, Magma, ...).
• Familiarity with research productivity tools (LaTeX, git, etc.)
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.

How to apply

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