Scholarship in CSIRO Industry PhD Program - Project 2: Techniques and Frameworks for Enabling Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Migration
Scholarship in CSIRO Industry PhD Program - Project 2: Techniques and Frameworks for Enabling Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Migration
Job No.:
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Location:
Clayton campus
Employment Type:
Full-time
Duration:
4-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration:
4-year scholarship package totalling approximately $47,000 per annum tax exempt ***** rate)
A four year Project Expense and Development package of $13,000 per annum
The Opportunity
The CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) is a four-year research training program, focusing on applied research that perks industry by solving real-world challenges. It aims to produce the next generation of innovation leaders with the skills to work at the interface of research and industry in Australia.
Please note that
this opportunity is limited to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Australia on a permanent basis.
The Program includes:
Admission to a university PhD program
Supervision by the participating university, CSIRO, and an industry partner
A four year scholarship package totalling approximately $47,000 per annum tax exempt ***** rate)
A four year Project Expense and Development package of $13,000 per annum
A 60 day Industry Engagement component with the industry partner
A structured professional development and training program to develop your applied research skills
The project is entitled "Project 2: Techniques and Frameworks for Enabling Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Migration". This Project develops techniques for the migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC)



to secure critical infrastructure from quantum attacks.The expected outcome is the design of methods, techniques and their prototype to implement trusted PQC migration. The potential benefit is to enhance the security of Australian critical infrastructures against quantum attacks.
Candidate Requirements
The candidate must:
Advise on their legal entitlement to work in Australia on a permanent basis
Meet participating university PhD admission requirements
Meet university English language requirements
Not have previously completed a PhD
Be able to commence the Program in the year of the offer
Enrol as a full-time PhD student. Part-time arrangements may be considered if approved by the supervisory team and in accordance with university policy
Be prepared to be located at the project location(s) that the host university has approved and, if required, comply with the host university's external enrolment procedures
Be prepared to undergo onboarding to CSIRO, which will include passing mandatory government background checks (allow for between 4 to 8 weeks) and complete any other CSIRO requirements
In addition, the candidate should ideally possess the following skillset:
A strong security background (in cryptography, mathematics, information security, or a related field)
Previous industrial experience is not required but will be an advantage
Enquiries:
Associate Professor Amin Sakzad ******
Associate Professor Ron Steinfeld ********
Raymond Zhao ******
Phil Yialeloglou ******
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📌 Scholarship In Csiro Industry Phd Program - Project 2: Techniques And Frameworks For Enabling Post-Quantum Cryptography (Pqc) Migration (Victoria)
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