Your tasks

At the Chair of Cyber Security we are looking for a research engineer to establish a state-of-the-art IoT (Internet of Things) lab with smart devices ranging from Raspberry Pi's, sensors, smart microphones, toy cars, RFID tags, RFID readers, smart phones, biometric sensors. At our Chair you will work with world-leading researchers to implement, test, and showcase secure and privacy-preserving protocols and algorithms. Many projects are conducted in collaboration with other academic and industrial partners. More specifically, the job includes:

Development and implementation of concepts and research results, both individually and in collaboration with researchers and PhD students,
Run of experiments and simulation of realistic conditions to test the performance of developed algorithms and protocols,
Development, maintenance and organization of software,
Support to BSc, MSc and PhD students, postdocs and researchers who use the lab,
Responsibility for day routines in the lab, for example purchases, installations, bookings, inventory,
Demonstrations and lab tours for external visitors,
Maintaining and producing content for our group web page and social media platforms.

Your profile

The successful applicant is expected to hold or to be about to receive a M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or similar fields, preferably with a focus in Security and Privacy for Computer Science Systems.

We are looking for a strongly motivated and self-driven person who is able to work and learn new things independently.

Good command of English is required.
You should have a good academic track record and well developed analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent programming skills and familiarity with cryptographic libraries.
Previous experience in implementation projects with C++, Matlab/Simulink, Python is desired.

The Chair of Cyber Security, is a part of the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) at the University of St.Gallen. The chair was established in autumn semester 2020 and is led by Prof. Dr. Katerina Mitrokotsa. Our research interests are centered around information security and applied cryptography, with the larger goal of safeguarding communications and providing strong privacy guarantees. We are currently active in multiple areas including the design of provably secure cryptographic protocols and cryptographic primitives that can be employed for reliable authentication, outsourcing computations in cloud-assisted settings, network security problems as well as secure and privacy-preserving machine learning.

Starting period is in Spring 2024 or under mutual agreement. The employment is limited to 1 year with possible extension up to maximum 2 years. The work is ideal for young professionals who want to boost their CV for applying for PhD positions or industrial jobs. A transfer into a PhD-position in our research group can be evaluated towards the end of the working period.

Please apply asap through the job link. Applications will be evaluated continuously.

Inspirational Work Environment

At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.

Executive Education

We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.

Network

We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.

Family & Career

We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.

Equal Opportunities

The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.

Fit and Healthy

We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.

Cryptography Engineer (m/w/d)