PhD Student Positions Available
Stipend AU$ 40K per Year (Tax-Free) & Tuition Waiver
Starting 2025, PhD student positions are available to join my research team at Griffith University. We are seeking self-motivated and hardworking PhD students to work on cutting-edge topics in the field of applied cryptography and cybersecurity.
Research Areas
PhD positions are available in the following areas:
- Post-Quantum Protocols
- Zero-Knowledge Proofs
- Secure Multi-Party Computation
- Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Background:
- A Master’s or Honours degree in Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
- Applicants must have completed a substantial research project, equivalent to one year’s work at the Honours level, or a Master’s by research degree, or at least 25% research component during a Master’s coursework degree.
- The research component must have been assessed individually with a High Distinction (H1) grade (80–100%).
- Strong background in mathematics, data structures, algorithms, databases, and computer networks.
- Must meet Griffith University’s English language proficiency requirements. For details, visit: English Language Requirements.
- An overall H1 grade (80–100%) in your Honours or Master’s degree.
- Have publications in refereed journals or conferences is a bonus.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Full academic transcripts
- A brief statement of interest (no more than 200 words)
Please submit your application via email to leo.zhang@griffith.edu.au.