Research Fellow Post-Quantum Cryptography at University of Birm

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Research Fellow (Post-Quantum Cryptography)
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- School of Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Location:
Birmingham
Salary:
£31,406 to £40,927 with potential progression once in post to £43,434
Hours:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:
24th February 2022
Closes:
3rd April 2022
Job Ref:
99158
Position Details
Area: School of Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £31,406 to £40,927 with potential progression once in post to £43,434 - PLEASE NOTE
- As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is £34,304.
Band/Grade: Grade 7
Hours: Full time
Duration: 2-Year Fixed-term
Location: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
Background
We welcome applications for a research fellowship in post-quantum cryptography to work with Dr Christophe Petit on the EPSRC Fellowship funded project “Post-Quantum Cryptography: a Cryptanalysis Approach”.
The security of many cryptographic protocols in use today relies on the computational hardness of mathematical problems such as integer factorization. These problems can be solved using quantum computers, and therefore most of our security infrastructures will become completely insecure once quantum computers are built. Post-quantum cryptography aims at developing security protocols that will remain secure even after quantum computers are built. The biggest security agencies in the world have recommended a move towards post-quantum protocols, and the new generation of cryptographic standards will aim at post-quantum security.
Driven by the need to upgrade our cybersecurity infrastructures, many cryptographic algorithms have recently been developed which are claimed to offer post-quantum security. These proposals are based on a few distinct mathematical problems which are hoped to remain difficult for quantum computers, including lattice problems, multivariate polynomial system solving, coding theory problems, isogeny problems, and the security of cryptographic hash functions. Unfortunately, many of these problems, and more importantly the cryptographic algorithms that are built on top of them, have not been subject to a thorough security analysis yet, therefore leaving us with a risk to oversee major weaknesses in algorithms to be deployed in security applications.
We will develop breakthrough cryptanalysis techniques to analyse the security of post-quantum cryptography candidate algorithms, and determine which algorithms may or may not be further considered for digital security applications. Using the insight gained through cryptanalysis, we will then develop new post-quantum cryptographic algorithms offering better security, efficiency and functionality properties in applications.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
Conduct original research according to agreed project aims.
Assist in coordination and management of the above-mentioned project.
Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc
Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids.
Person Specification
Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or electrical engineering and normally, a PhD (or close to completing) in a relevant subject, including Cryptography, Computer Algebra, Number Theory and Quantum Algorithms
Significant contributions made to world-class research in one or more of the above topics, experience in writing peer-reviewed papers for leading journals and conferences
Proficiency in mathematical techniques relevant to cryptography
High level analytical capability and computational skills
Ability to communicate complex information clearly
Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Christophe Petit; ****
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