Applications are invited for a PhD student position at the IMDEA Software Institute, Madrid, Spain.
The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Ignacio Cascudo on the the development of new cryptographic tools to improve efficiency in multiparty computation protocols and zero knowledge proofs over diverse algebraic domains of interest in recent applications of the field.
Applicants should have a MSc in computer science, mathematics or a related discipline. The applicants should in particular have strong background in mathematics and some background and interest in cryptography. Good teamwork and communication skills, including excellent spoken and written English are also required.
The position is based in Madrid, Spain, where the IMDEA Software Institute is situated. The institute provides for travel expenses and an internationally competitive stipend. The working language at the institute is English.
The duration of the position is intended to be for the duration of the doctoral studies and is intended to start in November 2021. Deadline for applications is October 1st, 2021.
Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/ using reference code 2021-09-phd-cryptocomp.
For any questions about these positions, please contact Ignacio Cascudo at .
