Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Guildford |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
Funding amount: | UKRI standard stipend, tuition fees, research training support grant; funding available for 3.5 years (42 months). |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 30th August 2024 |
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Closes: | 6th October 2024 |
Reference: | PGR-2425-001 |
A position for a PhD student is available for the Cryptography and Cyber Security Research Group in the Computer Science Research Centre at University of Surrey, UK. The research topic of the PhD program is Post-Quantum Cryptography.
The successful candidate will primarily be working on the following topics (but not limited to): classical and quantum cryptanalysis, cryptographic constructions based on lattice and other hard problems, and efficient algorithms for both attacks and secure implementations. The exact topics could be tailored to the candidate’s background and interests.
This position is based at the internationally renowned Surrey Cyber Security Centre, which regularly publishes in top security venues, and consists of an international, diverse, and inclusive team with expertise in various aspects of security, privacy, and their applications.
Supervisors: Dr Chaoyun Li and Dr Yangguang Tian
Entry requirements
Open to any UK or international candidates. Up to 30% of our UKRI funded studentships can be awarded to candidates paying international rate fees. Find out more about eligibility. Starting in January 2025.
You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements for our PhD programme.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted via the Computer Science PhD programme page, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.
In place of a research proposal, you should upload a document stating the title of the project that you wish to apply for and the name of the relevant supervisor.
Funding
Fully and directly funded for this project only. UKRI standard stipend, tuition fees, research training support grant. Funding available for 3.5 years (42 months).
Application deadline: 6 October 2024
Enquiries: Contact Dr Chaoyun Li
Ref: PGR-2425-001
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