Associate senior lecturer in Computer Security/Cryptography - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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The research group in crypto and security at the Department of Electrical and Information Technology is active in research and teaching on cryptographic algorithms and data security, both in theoretical aspects as well as practical applications. In addition to a solid national and international academic base, the group has extensive industrial cooperation. The teaching includes crypto technology, computer security and web security, both at the basic and advanced levels.

Subject

Computer Security/Cryptography

Subject description

The subject of the advertised position is cryptology and its theoretical analysis. The research will be focused on analyzing the security and design of cryptographic algorithms and methods from a theoretical perspective. This includes both symmetric cryptosystems and asymmetric cryptosystems, various theoretical models for security analysis, and implementation aspects focusing on both software and hardware. Examples of algorithms and applications can be found in ongoing standardization projects in telecommunications and in autonomous systems. Further examples of general applications for cryptology are found in an ongoing digitalization of society and a future world of connected entities and people.

Work duties

Employment as an associate senior lecturer is a career development position and  aims for the holder to develop his or her independence as a researcher and educator. The work duties mainly involve research and teaching. The position shall include the opportunity for five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

Work duties include:

• Research within the subject area
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Qualification requirements

Appointment to associate senior lecturer requires that the applicant has

• a PhD, or
• acquired corresponding research expertise.

Priority should be given to applicants who have completed their degree or acquired the corresponding expertise no more than five years before the last date for applications.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Experience as a postdoctoral researcher.
• Demonstrated qualified research in the field of cryptology by having (co)-authored papers published in IACR conferences or IACR workshops (see iacr.org).

Assessment criteria

For appointments to associate senior lecturer, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct research.
• Teaching skills.

Other qualifications:

• Experience in theoretical analysis and design of cryptographic algorithms.
• Experience of side channel attacks for symmetric cryptosystems.
• Experience in the analysis of asymmetric cryptographic algorithms that utilize new underlying problems such as LWE (learning with errors) and various related variants.

Consideration will also be given to ability to co-operate, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research, education and innovation within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 4 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with Chapter 4 Section 12a§ HEA.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English. Draw up the application in accordance with the Academic qualifications portfolio at LTH, se link below, and attach it as three PDF files (in the recruitment system). Read more here:

http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/

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Promotion to senior lecturer in computer security

During the period of employment, an associate senior lecturer can apply for appointment to a permanent position as senior lecturer if he or she has the required qualifications listed below, and is deemed to be suitable. An associate senior lecturer can only apply for promotion once.

Qualification requirements:

Appointment to senior lecturer requires that the applicant has:

• A PhD or corresponding research competence or professional expertise considered important with regard to the subject matter of the post and the work duties it will involve.
• Demonstrated teaching expertise.
• Completed five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning, or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means.

Additional requirements:

• Good ability to co-operate, independence and drive.
• Documented progression in scientific and educational skills.
• Ability to actively, independently and with good judgment seek external financing.
• Documented ability to teach, lead and organize courses.
• Documented ability to supervise students at master level and assist in the supervision of doctoral students
• Ability to contribute to the development and renewal of the activities.

Assessment criteria

When assessing the applicants, special importance will be given to research and teaching expertise.

For appointments to senior lecturer, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good national and international standing as a researcher. The requirement for international experience shall be assessed with consideration to the character and traditions of the subject.
• Good teaching ability, including a good ability to conduct, develop and lead teaching and other educational activities on different levels and using a variety of teaching methods.
• An ability to supervise doctoral students to achieve a PhD.
• An ability to collaborate with wider society and communicate his or her activities.
• A good general ability to lead and develop the activities.