PhD Studentship in Efficient Cryptographic Arguments and Proofs at University College London, UK 2013
Study Subject(s):Efficient Cryptographic Arguments and Proofs
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: ERC
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
We are looking for someone who has:
-an excellent undergraduate or masters degree in computer science or mathematics;
- an interest in cryptologic research involving both computer science and mathematics;
- knowledge of cryptography and preferably also related subjects such as algorithms, computational complexity theory, algebra or number theory;
- good communication skills, especially in written English;
- a strong work ethic and the ability to think creatively and independently.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: UK/EU students
Scholarship Description: Zero-knowledge proofs enable a prover to convince a verifier that a statement is true without revealing any other information. Zero-knowledge proofs are widely used in cryptographic protocols; for security reasons it is often necessary to check that somebody is following a protocol honestly and correctly, but this check should not compromise their private data. The goal of the PhD is to develop new and more efficient zero-knowledge techniques. The project is expected to involve both theoretical research and practical work on implementing protocols. The student will be supervised by Dr Jens Groth and will be based in the Computer Science Department at UCL. The project is funded by an ERC Starting Grant supporting also two Research Associates and another PhD student.
What it Covers: The studentship will provide a tax-free stipend of £19,790, however, ERC funding does not cover the fees, currently set at £4,200 for UK/EU students. Due to the level of funding provided, this studentship would be unsuitable for overseas candidates who have no funding for overseas tuition fees, currently set at £19,250 per year.
How to Apply: By Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 Dec 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application: https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTI3NzI2MyZ2dF90ZW1wbGF0ZT05ODImb3duZXI9NTA0MTE3OCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZicmFuZF9pZD0wJnBvc3RpbmdfY29kZT0yMjQmcmVxc2lnPTEzNDczMzYyNjEtNzY1NWU5ODE2NGVkZjEyNzJmMzQ3OTI1M2JmZDY0MzI4NDk5MzA5Zg==