Post Doctoral Researcher - Computer Science in Computer Security, The University of Auckland

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The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading university. In the 2015 QS survey, the Computer Science Department ranked 44th.The University of Auckland has a strong international focus and is the only New Zealand member of Universitas 21 and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities - international consortia of research-led universities.
The Computer Science department at the University of Auckland seeks a post doctoral researcher to join the cloud security team led by Dr Giovanni Russello.
This research will take place within the STRATUS project (funded by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment) and will be in collaboration with University of Waikato, UniTech, the Cloud Security Alliance, and several New Zealand-based industrial partners. The aim of the project is to research novel yet practical cloud security tools to be adopted by the industry partners.
The research conducted by the University of Aucklands team will focus on applied cryptography for retrieval and processing of encrypted data in outsourced and untrusted environments. This involves a substantial program of research to develop, implement and apply to industrial case studies.
This is a full time post for a fixed-term of 2 years.
To be successful the ideal candidate should have a PhD in computer science in a relevant field (cloud security with emphasis on crypto solutions) and:
Demonstrate a research interest in the area of applied crypto with emphasis in homomorphic encryption for encrypted data processing and retrieval focusing on cloud computing
Experience in designing, analysing, and efficiently implementing novel crypto algorithms.
Previous experience in any of the following research areas would be advantageous:
Encrypted 2D image processing
Encrypted 3D image rendering and processing
Encrypted video live- and post-processing
Big data with emphasis on privacy/confidentiality
Please apply by clicking the Apply Now button and follow the steps to send your cover letter and CV by 08 November 2015.
A copy of the job description is attached. Further enquiries about the position should be directed to Dr Giovanni Russello: g.russello-AT-auckland.ac.nz