A PhD position in key exchange

The Information Security Group at the University of Kassel is looking for motivated candidates for a PhD position. About the Position: It will be funded for 3 years. The candidate will do research on (password-based) key exchange protocols and related primitives (such as public-key encryption and digital signatures). It is expected to publish research results at major conferences in cryptography and IT security, such as Crypto, Eurocrypt, Asiacrypt, ACM CCS, etc.. In addition, the candidate will support the teaching activities of the group. Funding is available for conference travel and research stays. Your Profile: We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with: A master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other related fields. We encourage candidates who will finish their master degree in 2026 to apply. A strong background in public-key cryptography and provable security or abstract algebra. Prior knowledge in any of the relevant areas is highly desira...