Hiding in Plain Sight: The promises and pitfalls of secret communication - Alastair Beresford (Professor of Computer Security and Head of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cambridge)
This term's Strachey Lecture is especially relevant to anyone who works on or has an interest in cryptography -- as it's by the architect of The Guardian's system that allows people to securely pass on news tips.
We are currently inviting applications for a Research Assistant in combinatorial 4-manifold topology to work with Professor Christopher Douglas at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 10 months, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) through the grant “Computable Manifolds”. The successful candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible.
We are currently inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Modelling of Batteries to work with Professor Jon Chapman at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. This is a 41-month, fixed-term position, funded by the Faraday Institution. The successful candidate will be expected to be in post by 1 November 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.