University of Kassel, Germany
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 desirable, including key exchange protocols, lattices, isogenies, quantum random oracle techniques, and tight security proofs.
* Very good English proficiency (German is not required but beneficial).
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Starting Date: As soon as possible. The starting date is negotiable, provided it is within 2026.
Interested?
Please send the following documents to me via email (first.last@uni-kassel.de) until (including) 26 February 2026:
1. A motivation letter (that describes your research interests and why you would like to work with our group)
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Academic transcripts and certificates
4. Contact details of 1–2 academic referees (At least one should be your thesis supervisor)
Contact: Jiaxin Pan
Last updated: 2026-01-24 posted on 2026-01-19