Ph.D. Student (m/f/d) on Software/Hardware Cryptography Implementations

Company Description

As an automotive supplier, DENSO is leading in developing and providing components and systems for heating, air conditioning, motor cooling, exhaust gas aftertreatment, automotive electrics and electronics and instrumentation.

Job Description

Current predictions estimate Quantum Computers (beyond current prototypes) could be available in the next 5 to 10 years. Quantum Computers are able to break or weaken most of the currently established cryptography algorithms. To still enable secure cryptography in presence of Quantum Computers new cryptography approaches, called Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), are heavily researched at the moment. Most of the Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms are resource consuming. For this reason, hardware acceleration for them is urgently needed.

The Ph.D. Student (m/f/d) is expected to do research in creating efficient implementations of Post-Quantum ready cryptography algorithms. Besides implementations of cryptography algorithms, the Ph.D. student will apply a tool-based approach to explore and evaluate opportunities for hardware acceleration in the algorithms. Different options for hardware acceleration will be researched and implemented. Hardware acceleration will especially be explored for RISC-V processors. Formal methods will be used to ensure proper working and security of implemented hardware accelerations.

This work will be conducted as within a public funded research project on tool-supported efficient software/hardware implementations of cryptography algorithms on RISC-V processors.

The student's tasks include:

• Conduct research that is related to efficient software/hardware cryptography implementations on topics of the research project. The primary focus of the research topics will be researching efficient cryptography implementations and acceleration potential in them. Additionally, suitable hardware acceleration will be researched and implemented. Finally, the implemented hardware acceleration will be proven for proper design and security using formal methods.
• Discuss with DENSO-internal R&D teams to collect feedback and help applying project results in product development and related research.
• Collaborate and coordinate research activities with partners in academia and industry in Germany.
• Assist administrative tasks in the research project, when occasionally assigned by the project manager.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, engineering, or related disciplines.
• Highly motivated and keen on working in an international and interdisciplinary team.
• Experience/knowledge in the following fields is preferred:
  • Microprocessor architecture
  • Cryptography and Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms and their implementation
  • RISC-V
  • Hardware security
  • Digital hardware design
  • Programming skills in at least one programming language, e.g. C/C++
  • Skills in at least one hardware description language, e.g. VHDL or Verilog
  • Experience in using hardware development EDA tools is a plus, e.g. experience in JasperGold
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of German is not required but preferred.

Additional Information

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• Attractive remuneration: 13 monthly salaries, Givve® card topped up with €50 each month and optional allowances
• Work-Life balance: 30 days of vacation and a flextime model for flexible working hours
• Home office: Possibility to work from home
• Development: Wide range of trainings and education opportunities
• Employee benefits: Attractive leasing offers, additional private health insurance, free employee advice assistance hotline and much more
• Health: Yearly health & wellbeing days, Urban Sports Club membership
• Attractive working environment: Modern offices, canteen onsite and free parking
• International company: Career opportunities in a global environment
• Open company culture: Diverse, multicultural team
• Events: Regular company & team events

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