Alan Turing Institute

The Alan Turing Institute is seeking a Research Associate in Homomorphic Encryption for Digital Identity within the Finance and Economics team.

Role purpose

Digital Identification architectures are composed of heterogenous systems that interact with each other by transmitting large amounts of data including personally identifiable information. As such, there is a need for sharing sensitive data whilst preserving privacy across digital identification systems. Such use-cases would have unique requirements and respective challenges to satisfy privacy requirements. Homomorphic Encryption methods are increasingly used for sharing data, and knowledge, amongst different systems to preserve privacy. Such methods can be broadly classified into Partially, Somewhat and Fully Homomorphic Encryption schemes. Each have respective techniques, however, there still exist theoretical and engineering challenges that need to be overcome for them to be assimilated into our daily lives. These include high computational complexity for generating keys, processing ciphertexts, and information loss, all of which need further research.

The successful applicant will investigate how homomorphic encryption maybe used to address privacy challenges for sharing data across digital identity systems. You will collaborate with a small specialist team investigating areas pertinent to establishing trustworthiness within digital identity infrastructure. You will report to a senior principal investigator who will support your efforts throughout the project.

Duties and areas of responsibility

• A review of use-cases that requires sharing of data in digital identity systems to determine system requirements. These would involve identifying applications, the components of the involved systems, data dimensions, and the frequency of data exchange.
• A comparative analysis of different Homomorphic Encryption methods to identify and apply appropriate technique for the identified use-cases in digital identity systems.
• Development of final report demonstrating findings.
• Scope, pilot and deliver high quality research activity under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Programme Director.
• Drive collaboration with academic experts and broader research partners from across the Turing and the wider Turing community.
• Publish and disseminate high-quality research papers and publications detailing research output and project case-studies.
• Become part of the broader partnership team and be expected to engage on a regular basis with the partner.
• Present, disseminate and explain our work at internal and external events hosted by Turing and/or the partner.
• Contribute to the life of the Institute and support its community.
• Undertake appropriate administration tasks.
• Support the Principal Investigator and research group in the design and development of the research programme.

This full-time post is offered on a fixed term basis for 6 months.

Further details, including how to apply, can be found at: https://cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it/turing/jobs/research-associate-homomorphic-encryption-for-digital-identity-28988/en/

Should you have any queries, please email recruitment@turing.ac.uk.

Closing date: Tuesday 3 January 2023, 23:59 GMT.