The Cryptography Research Group at University College Cork (UCC) is looking for a highly motivated Post-Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher in differential privacy and related privacy preservation techinques. The researchers will be employed on an industry-funded research project sponsored by a major Internet company. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Paolo Palmieri, Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Cyber Security, and Prof. Barry O’Sullivan, Professor of Computer Science, in the School of Computer Science & Information Technology, University College Cork, Ireland.
Candidates should hold a PhD degree in cryptography, cyber security or related areas, with a good track record of publications. Ideally, they will have experience in one or more of the following areas: differential privacy, anonymity, re-identification and/or cryptography-based privacy enhancing technologies. Candidates with a background in other areas of cryptography/privacy/security, but with a strong interest in differential privacy will also be considered. A strong mathematical background is expected, complemented with programming skills. Experience with relevant libraries such as IBM Diffprivlib, Opacus, SecretFlow etc. is an asset.
The position is until December 2025, with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funding. The successful candidates will be appointed at Post-Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral level depending on their experience and qualifications. A budget for travel, equipment, publications and other research expenses is available as part of the project.
The Cryptography Research Group is led by Dr Paolo Palmieri and consists of 8 researchers at doctoral and post-doctoral level. The hired researcher will be encouraged to collaborate with other members of the group, and to take a mentoring role with some of the more junior researchers. There will also be ample opportunities to work with the group’s extensive network of international collaborations. The role will be based in Insight - SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, as part of the SFI Empower Spoke.

Contact: Informal inquiries can be made in confidence to Dr. Paolo Palmieri, at:

How to apply: Applications should be submitted through the University portal at https://ore.ucc.ie/ (search for reference no. 080871). E-mail applications cannot be considered.

Deadline: November 4, 2024 at 12:00 (noon) Irish time. Early applications are encouraged.