Ph.D. Studentship in Public-Key Cryptography/Computational Algebra

The School of Mathematical Sciences offers a Ph.D. Studentship on the project "Public-Key Cryptography Based on Finite Simple Semirings" funded by the Science Foundation Ireland. The project is concerned with the creation of new cryptographic primitives based on finite simple semirings. Our research involves techniques from different parts of algebra and discrete mathematics, such as the theory of finite rings and semirings, the theory of semigroups, and lattice theory. Interested candidates that have a strong background in Mathematics and Computer Science are encouraged to apply. A successful candidate will form an integral part of the research project.

The preferred starting date will be April 2009.

We offer:

• Ph.D. Studentship Stipend: around 20'000 Euro per annum. In addition, we pay fees and award a travel budget for conferences and workshops.
• a three to four year Ph.D. programme with a broad education to equip graduates for work in academia and industry
• basic courses in mathematical communications theory in the first year
• short courses in advanced topics in later years
• an inspiring learning and research environment, located at the Claude Shannon Institute
• exchange and collaboration with a high-level international team of researches in discrete mathematics, coding and cryptography
• workshops and collaboration with industry

Prerequisites:

• an excellent Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or a related area; students holding a Master's degree are particularly welcome
• a strong background in Mathematics and Computer Science; a solid background in public-key cryptography, ring theory and/or combinatorics is an additional plus; programming skills are very welcome

Applications must include:

• a curriculum vitae
• coipes of exam transcripts
• a short description of work done so far (e.g., Master's thesis or other research related experience) and research interests, including indication of the specific research area of interest and possibly first ideas for a thesis topic

Closing date: this deadline will be a rolling deadline until positions are filled.

For further details and informal enquiries please contact Dr. Marcus Greferarth at: marcus.greferath@ucd.ie

Please send your application in PDF-format to Dr. Marcus Greferarth at:
marcus.greferath@ucd.ie

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