PhD Studentship in Cryptography: UCL London, United Kingdom

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September 24, 2008

PhD Studentship in Cryptography: UCL London, United Kinddom

Topic: Non-interactive Zero-Knowledge Proofs Non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs can be used to demonstrate that a statement is true, without revealing anything else. Non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs have numerous security applications. Examples are identification protocols, where a user proves that they know a secret password without revealing the password itself, or internet voting protocols, where a voter demonstrates that they have cast a valid vote without revealing what the vote is. This project aims at developing non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs with high efficiency and with advanced security properties. Another goal is to apply non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs in new security applications. Supervisors Dr Jens Groth BT Prof. Yvo Desmedt

About the Candidate The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field. Funding is available for UK candidates only, or candidates that can demonstrate a relevant connection to the UK (usually established by being resident for a period of three years immediately before the date of application for an award). In addition, the student must have an EU citizenship to qualify for reduced UCL tuition fees.

About the Position The PhD will be supervised by Dr Jens Groth and BT Professor Yvo Desmedt of University College London, located at Adastral Park. The position will be funded by EPSRC. For eligible candidates, the funding will cover UCL tuition fees and provide a tax-free stipend of at least ?14,600 per annum for 3 years.

Application and Information: If you wish to apply for this studentship please use the link ( http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/application-admission ) Make sure you specify PhD: “Non-interactive Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Adastral Park Campus” on the part of the form that asks what you are applying for. Please ensure you mark the department as “Adastral Park” in your application and the name of the supervisor as Dr. Jens Groth.

Please also e-mail copy of your transcripts and a CV to t.clarke@adastral.ucl.ac.uk with the title “[PhD Studentship in NIZK proofs - by Jens Groth]“, or send by post to Miss T Clarke, UCL Adastral Park Postgraduate Campus, Ross Building PP3, Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3RE, UK.

Informal enquiries may also be directed to Jens Groth, j.groth@ucl.ac.uk with the title “[PhD Studentship in NIZK proofs]“.

The search will begin on October 1 and continue until the vacancy has been filled.

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The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 31st December 2008.

Scholarship Tags: Cryptography, London, PhD, Studentship, UCL, UK, United Kinddom