Join KafesLab

We are always looking for motivated students and researchers to join our team.

Open Positions

Graduate Students Hiring

We are looking for M.Sc./Ph.D. students interested in:

Post-quantum cryptography
GPU acceleration of zero-knowledge proofs
Digital signatures

Funding is available for qualified candidates.

Undergraduate Researchers

We welcome motivated undergraduates who want to gain research experience through CS390 (Individual Research Study) or CS490 (Senior Research Project). Please use the link below to apply for specific projects:

View available projects → (Bilkent VPN only)

It is also possible to participate on research projects as a volunteer, possible project topics for those are decided on a case by case basis. Please send an email with subject line starting with "voluntary_ug:".

How to Apply

If you're interested in joining the lab, please send an email to talayhan@bilkent.edu.tr with:

Your CV
A brief description of your research interests (1-2 paragraphs)
Why you're interested in our lab specifically
Relevant coursework or projects

For M.Sc./Ph.D. applicants: Please also check the university's official admissions process at mfbe.bilkent.edu.tr.