A postdoctoral fellowship position is available at the Department of Mathematical Sciences (IMF), Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The grant, which is for up to three years, is funded by the Research Council of Norway through the VERDIKT programme.
The candidate will work on security and privacy in digital infrastructures. A central topic will be methods and techniques for design and analysis of security protocols, especially for mobile phone networks. This is a joint project between IMF and the Department of Telematics. More information can be found on the web page http://www.math.ntnu.no/PPSDI/
The applicants should have a PhD in cryptology and a strong mathematical background, or a PhD in mathematics related to cryptography.
Benefits: The appointment is at code 1352, salary level 57-76 in the national salary scheme, gross NOK 435 500 - 625 900 per annum, of which 2% is deducted for the State Pension scheme. Starting salary expected to be at level 57, gross NOK 435 500 per year.
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim represents academic eminence in technology and the natural sciences as well as in other academic disciplines ranging from the social sciences, the arts, medicine, architecture to fine art. Cross-disciplinary cooperation results in innovative breakthroughs and creative solutions with far-reaching social and economic impact.
For more information, please contact Associate Professor Kristian Gjøsteen, phone +47 73 55 02 42, email: kristian.gjosteenmath.ntnu.no
Application
The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations. The successful applicant must agree to the conditions laid down for public employees. Candidates must sign a contract regulating the starting date and duration of employment.
According to Norwegian policies, the government workforce should, as closely as possible, reflect the diversity of the population at large. It is therefore a goal of NTNU, as a governme nt institution, to have a workforce which is balanced with respect to age and gender, and to recruit persons of immigrant background. NTNU also wishes to increase the number of women on its workforce, and women are specifically encouraged to apply.
The application must include information about education, exams and earlier experience. Certified copies of certificates and diplomas must be enclosed. Relevant scientific works should be submitted in triplicate. Joint works will be taken into account. In cases where it is difficult to determine the applicant's contribution, a short note of explanation should be supplied.
Applications should be sent to:
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Faculty of Information Technology and Mathematics
NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway
or electronic to applicationime.ntnu.no
Deadline: August 8, 2008.
Applications should be marked: IME 040-2008.
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