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PhD Candidate in Privacy-Preserving Digital Wallets and Cryptographic Identity Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The position is a four-year, full-time salaried PhD Candidate appointment at NTNU, with three years devoted to doctoral research and one year of career-promoting work such as teaching. The gross salary is normally NOK 580,000 per year, depending on qualifications and seniority, with a mandatory 2% deduction for the State Pension Fund. The position includes teaching duties, working capital for the project, employee benefits, pension membership, and other employment benefits. The planned start dat
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
Norway
University
Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is recruiting a full-time PhD Candidate in Privacy-Preserving Digital Wallets at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology in Trondheim, Norway.
The doctoral project will design, implement, and analyze privacy-preserving protocols for digital identity wallets, including the EU Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet. Research topics include zero-knowledge proofs, anonymous credentials, selective disclosure, pseudonymity, unlinkability, digital identity, verifiable credentials, privacy-enhancing technologies, cryptography, usable security, and the balance between privacy, security, and usability. Solutions will be evaluated through security analysis and user studies.
The position is part of the NTNU-funded project Cryptology and social life: Sovereignty, security and society meet digital wallets and involves participation in the NTNU Applied Cryptology Lab (NaCl). The candidate will collaborate with three other PhD candidates, participate in international research activities, publish and disseminate research, and undertake relevant teaching.
Applicants need a relevant master's degree in information security, cryptology, computer science, or an equivalent discipline, including an independent project of at least 30 ECTS. A master's degree must be completed and documented by August 31, 2027. A master's average equivalent to B or better is normally required, along with strong English communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines. Experience with applied cryptography, privacy-enhancing technologies, EUDI Wallets, verifiable credentials, usable security, programming, or cryptographic protocol implementation is advantageous.
This is a four-year salaried appointment: three years of doctoral work and one year of career-promoting duties such as teaching. The normal gross salary is NOK 580,000 per year, subject to a 2% pension contribution. The planned start date is August 2027. Applications must include academic transcripts and diplomas, CV, a two-page motivation and research statement, master's thesis or draft, optional publications and certificates, and three referees. Apply electronically through Jobbnorge by November 20, 2026.
Funding details
The position is a four-year, full-time salaried PhD Candidate appointment at NTNU, with three years devoted to doctoral research and one year of career-promoting work such as teaching. The gross salary is normally NOK 580,000 per year, depending on qualifications and seniority, with a mandatory 2% deduction for the State Pension Fund. The position includes teaching duties, working capital for the project, employee benefits, pension membership, and other employment benefits. The planned start dat
What's required
Applicants must meet the admission requirements for NTNU's Doctoral Programme in Information Security and Communication Technology and hold a relevant master's degree in information security, cryptology, computer science, or an equivalent field. The degree must include a major independent project of at least 30 ECTS equivalent to a master's thesis. Master's students may apply, but must obtain and document the master's degree by August 31, 2027. Applicants should have a strong academic background with an average master's grade equivalent to B or better on NTNU's grading scale, although exceptional suitability may compensate for a weaker background. Good oral and written English communication skills and the ability to conduct research in a cross-disciplinary environment are required. Preferred qualifications include experience with applied cryptography or privacy-enhancing technologies; knowledge of digital identity and verifiable credentials such as the EUDI Wallet; interest or experience in usable security, privacy, human aspects of security, or related areas; programming and cryptographic protocol implementation skills; relevant publications; and Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. Applicants should also demonstrate independence, structured working methods, research communication skills, collaboration, curiosity, and strong motivation.
How to apply
Apply electronically through Jobbnorge using the direct job application portal. Submit transcripts and diplomas, CV, a two-page motivation and research statement on digital identities, master's thesis or draft, and any publications or relevant certificates. Include contact details for three referees and documentation of foreign education where applicable.
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