Job Title: Research Assistant/Post-Doctoral Researcher
Job Description
* We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join the research group and contribute to the project Migrants' Digital Spaces (MIGDIS), exploring technology-assisted analysis of home, border, and belonging.
* The ideal applicant will investigate privacy risks in online digital spaces, focusing on communities connecting people across countries and specific physical locations.
* They should develop countermeasures using techniques such as differential privacy and cryptographic protocols.
The candidate should hold a PhD in Computer Science or related disciplines and have experience in cyber security and privacy research. They must have a good track record in relevant conferences and journals.
A strong background in one or more of the following research areas is required: privacy enhancing technologies, differential privacy, anonymity, re-identification, and/or cryptography.
Previous experience in working on interdisciplinary projects is an asset. We prefer candidates at postdoctoral level.
Required Skills:
* Cyber security and privacy research experience
* Strong background in Computer Science or related disciplines
* Experience in relevant conferences and journals
* Familiarity with research areas: privacy enhancing technologies, differential privacy, anonymity, re-identification, and/or cryptography
* Ability to work on interdisciplinary projects
Benefits:
* Opportunity to contribute to the project Migrants' Digital Spaces (MIGDIS)
* Chance to work on interdisciplinary projects
* Development of skills in cryptography protocols and differential privacy
Others:
* The position is open to candidates at postdoctoral level.
* Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in working on interdisciplinary projects.