University Assistant (PhD position)

Organisation/Company

University of Innsbruck

Department

Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics

Research Field

Computer science

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

1 Apr 2024 – 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Start date/duration

• as soon as possible
• for 4 years

Job profile:

In this position you are expected to write a dissertation in a stimulating environment using the university’s infrastructure. You will assist in teaching, supervise students and participate in administrative activities. At least 50% of the working time is reserved for the thesis. Your main responsibilities will be to:

• write a dissertation in the area of cryptography for secure and privacy friendly computation
• research in the area of design and analysis of cryptographic functions for secure and privacy friendly computation (cryptographic multi-party-protocols, zero-knowledge-proof systems and homomorphic encryption)
• provide teaching assistance and tutoring 
• write scientific publications
• supervise students
• complete administrative tasks and relevant trainings

Job Requirements

• diploma or MSc in computer science or matheamtics or a related area
• good knowledge in the area of cryptography and/or algebra, and willingness to learn advanced topics in the areas of algebra
• good knowledge of C/C++ or Python or Sage are a plus
• good command of English language
• team skills
• leadership and communication skills

Please enclose a letter of motivation, CV (with description of academic and professional career), and certificates and academic transcripts. 

Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

The full, legally binding call for application (in German) including the salary can be found here:
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=14135

The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female scientists. In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority.

In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs. For more information please contact the trusted representative for scientists with a disability at the University of Innsbruck, Dr. Adolf Sandbichler.

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits
What the University of Innsbruck offers:

From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.

Along with interesting oppurtunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the succesful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.

A summary of the benefits for University employees can be found here: http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/

Additional comments
The University of Innsbruck as employer

Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31.000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. It is a certified family-friendly workplace and received the award ‘Top workplace 2018’ from the Austrian business magazine ‘trend’.

Languages

At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).

Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Department of Computer Science

Country

Austria

City

Innsbruck

Postal Code

A-6020

Street

Technikerstraße 21 a

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=14135

Contact

City

Innsbruck

Street

Technikerstraße 21 a

Postal Code

A-6020

STATUS: EXPIRED