Intern, Cryptography Protocols

The Data Protection Lab, based in Düsseldorf, develops practical cryptographic technologies focusing on data integrity and confidentiality. To support our research activities, we are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated students. In this role, the student will contribute to the development of applied cryptographic solutions for data security, work on real-world industrial challenges, and help improve the security of our current and future products and services.

Join us as a

Intern - Cryptography Protocols (m/f/d)

Your mission

• Analyze security risks of target application scenarios

• Support the development of cryptographic protocols and other cryptographic solutions

• Implement and benchmark cryptographic protocols

• Document the findings and contribute to the writing of research articles

Your areas of expertise

• Currently enrolled as a Bachelor or Master Student in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering or Mathematics

• Good programming skills in C/C++ or Rust

• Ability to read academic literature and IETF protocol standards

• Technical writing skills and proficiency in using LaTeX

• Excellent ability to work in a team and communication skills

• Proactive and self-motivating character as well as the willingness to take initiatives and to be responsible for your project

• Fluent in written and spoken English language

Nice to have:

• Coursework or seminars in cryptography, cryptographic protocols, or provable security

• Practical experience with cryptographic libraries and the implementation of cryptography-related applications

• Rudimentary knowledge of post-quantum secure cryptographic primitives

• Participation and award in computer science and programming competitions

• Familiarity with the Linux system

• Experience in application development and familiarity with technologies such as Docker

• Familiarity with other programming languages, including but not limited to Python and Java

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Your rewards of working here

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.

• We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.

• To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin.

• Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.

• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English.

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