RMIT University 2022 PhD Scholarship in Enhancing Zero-Knowledge Server Functionality

Develop novel mathematical techniques to build zero knowledge search, update, and computation capabilities for servers.

• Table of Content
• About RMIT University
• PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About RMIT University

RMIT University (officially Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, informally RMIT) is an Australian public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1887 as the Working Men's College of Melbourne by Francis Ormond, it initially opened as a private night school offering instruction in art, science and technology in response to the industrial revolution in Australia. It was made a public university by act of the Parliament of Victoria in 1992 after merging with the Phillip Institute of Technology. A dual sector institute, its enrolment of 320 trades students in 1887 ... continue reading

PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship

This project aims to develop novel mathematical techniques to build efficient zero knowledge search, update and computation capabilities for servers that can protect sensitive data.

The value of the scholarship is equivalent to an RMIT full Scholarship over 3 years.

Requirements for PhD Scholarship Qualification

• Satisfy RMIT University’s Doctor of Philosophy entry requirements.
• Have first-class Honours or Master’s degree in Mathematics or Computer Science with a major thesis component.
• International applicants must also meet the minimum English language requirements.

Preference will be given to candidates who are:

• Able to demonstrate knowledge in abstract algebra, number theory, cryptography, and computational mathematics 
• Proficient with programming in Python and working with high performance computing platforms.
• Have written communication and verbal presentation skills at the academic standard in English.
• Take initiative in research, are self-motivated and can work to deadlines.
• Able to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents to [email protected].

• Cover letter outlining interest and alignment with the proposed research, and addressing the eligibility criteria
• Copy of academic transcripts
• CV (including the names of two referees)
• An example of written work at an academic level. Examples of written work could be a published paper, honours thesis or Masters thesis report.

For more details, visit RMIT University website.