Research Engineer (6-Month Contract), SCIS - Part-Time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS).
• Design cryptographic algorithms with research fellow/PI and check security proof.
• Implement the designed zero-knowledge proof and MPC.
• Benchmark and draft the comparison part of paper.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or closely related disciplines with particular focus on cryptography and/or cybersecurity.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant research experience in cryptography.
• Proficiency in programming software/languages such as Rust and Python will be positively considered/ is required.
• Proven track record and professional experience in cryptography.
• Demonstrated experience and know-how on analyze the security of an algorithm.
• Excellent working knowledge of zero-knowledge proof.
• Ability to break down complex problems and design effective solutions.
• Innovating new approaches and thinking outside the box.
• Applicants with research publications in cryptography/cybersecurity area will be advantageous.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a small, agile academic research team is essential.
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently and collaboratively with team members.

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