King's College London Lattice-based Cryptography 2027

The threat of large-scale, general-purpose quantum computers to existing public-key cryptographic solutions has led to global efforts to standardise post-quantum cryptography as a replacement. One of the front-runners for problems to base post-quantum cryptography on are hard problems on lattices. On the other hand, lattices have emerged as a central building block for more advanced cryptographic functionalities such as fully-homomorphic encryption and zero-knowledge proof systems.

King's College London is inviting applications for a PhD studentship in the cryptography lab at King's College London. Specifically, we are looking for applicants to work with us in the area of lattice-based cryptography. We are particularly interested in the constructions from new lattice-based assumptions and privacy-preserving technologies based on lattices.

The PhD could cover studying the underlying hard mathematical problems, cryptanalysis, constructions or applications of lattice-techniques. This can cover post-quantum aspects of lattice-based cryptography and/or advanced functionalities.

• Table of Content
• About King’s College London
• Lattice-based Cryptography PhD Studentship
• Aim and Benefits of Lattice-based Cryptography PhD Studentship
• Requirements for Lattice-based Cryptography PhD Studentship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Lattice-based Cryptography PhD Studentship

Aim and Benefits of Lattice-based Cryptography PhD Studentship

• Stipend: roughly £23,805.00 per annum, subject to increase
• Research, Training & Support Grant: £1,500.00 per annum
• Tuition fees: covered in full for home/overseas students

Requirements for Lattice-based Cryptography PhD Studentship Qualification

• Applicants with a strong background in mathematics and/or computer science, preferably with some background in cryptography.
• King’s expects applicants to hold a First-Class Honours degree at undergraduate level or a Distinction at Master’s level (or their international equivalents). Applicants who do not meet these criteria may be able to demonstrate their competence through alternative evidence of achievement or experience.
• Please note that applications will remain open until the position is filled.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Ngoc Khanh Nguyen ([email protected]) and Prof Martin Albrecht ([email protected]) to discuss the position informally before applying.

Once you have spoken with us and all are happy to proceed, please follow the formal application process below.

Formal Application Process

To be considered for the position, candidates must apply through the King’s Apply online application system. Full details are available on the Research degrees | Department of Informatics | King’s College London

When applying, please select:

- Programme: Computer Science Research MPhil/PhD (Full-time)

- Supervisor: Martin Albrecht

- Project title: Include this in your application and all correspondence

In the Funding section of the form:

• Select Option 5 – “I am applying for a funding award or scholarship administered by King’s College London.”
• Enter the following code exactly as written in the ‘Award Scheme Code or Name’ box: 697

Contact: 

If you require support with the application process please contact:

• Ngoc Khanh Nguyen ([email protected])
• Martin Albrecht ([email protected])

For more information, kindly visit King's College London scholarship webpage.