Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Computer Science programme. The position is available from August 2025 or later.
Title:
MPCC: Multi-Party Confidential Computing
Research area and project description:
We are seeking a PhD student to conduct research on secure multi-party computation in the Cryptography and Cybersecurity Group at Aarhus University. The research goal of the position is to develop practical methods for performing computations on sensitive data, including technologies such as private set intersection, efficient generation of correlated randomness, and protocols for privacy-preserving statistics and machine learning.
The responsibilities of the PhD student are:
- Collaborating with faculty members and fellow researchers to develop and possibly implement novel cryptographic protocols.
- Publishing research findings in top-tier conferences and journals in computer science and related fields.
- Participating in academic activities such as seminars, workshops, and conferences to stay informed of the latest developments in the field.
- Supporting teaching activities in the department by serving as TA.
The project will be supervised by Diego Aranha and Peter Scholl at Aarhus University, and is part of a research program on Multi-Party Confidential Computing, funded by the German public funding agency Cyberagentur, which is aimed at developing cryptographic techniques for protecting sensitive data in cloud environments. For further details, see https://www.cyberagentur.de/en/press/forschungsinitiative-fuer-sichere-und-effiziente-kryptographie/
Note: After applying, please email a copy of your application materials to dfaranha@cs.au.dk and peter.scholl@cs.au.dk
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Qualifications and specific competences:
- Candidates should ideally have a masters degree in computer science or a related field, with a strong background in mathematical and algorithmic skills including some experience in cryptography. We may consider strong students with only a bachelors degree.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks between research, coursework and teaching duties.
- Analytical and critical thinking skill, fluency in technical English.
Place of employment and place of work:
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Department of Computer Science, Aabogade 34, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark, Denmark.
Contacts:
Applicants seeking further information for this project are invited to contact:
Associate Professor, Diego F. Aranha, dfaranha@cs.au.dk
Associate Professor, Peter Scholl, peter.scholl@cs.au.dk
How to apply:
For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see the Application guide. Please read the Application guide thoroughly before applying.
When ready to apply, go to https://phd.nat.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here/ (Note, the online application system opens 1 March 2025)
Please note:
At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background.
