The University of Luxembourg is looking within the Laboratory of Algorithms, Security and Cryptology (LACS) of its Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication, for

3 PhD STUDENTS IN CRYPTOGRAPHY (M/F) - 2 year-contract, renewable once - 20 hours/week.

The University of Luxembourg has a strong commitment towards research in security and cryptography. We welcome application in all areas of cryptography, but candidates interested in the following fields are particularly encouraged to apply:

• Design and cryptanalysis of public-key algorithms and protocols.
• Cryptanalysis and construction of block-ciphers, stream-ciphers and hash functions
• New mathematical techniques applicable to cryptography
• Side-channel attacks and countermeasures.

Profile :
a master or diploma degree in mathematics or computer science strong background in mathematics and computer science; prior background in crypto/security is an advantage
inquisitiveness, commitment and creativity good written and oral English skills; working knowledge in German and/or French is an advantage.

Offer :

• an exciting international environment
• a competitive remuneration
• possible contribution to the supervision of master students, and teaching activities.

For further information, please contact:
Prof. Jean-Sebastien Coron ( jean-sebastien.coron@uni.lu ) , Prof. Alex Biryukov ( alex.biryukov2006@gmail.com ) or Prof. Volker Muller ( volker.muller@uni.lu ).

Interested candidates are asked to send their full application (cover letter, a detailed CV mentioning the grades for Bachelor and Master, a photograph) to Université du Luxembourg - Mr Coron - Campus Kirchberg - 6, rue Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi - L-1359 Luxembourg and
to jean-sebastien.coron@uni.lu

Applications are to be received no later than Monday 30 April 2007 .

The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer. http://wwwen.uni.lu