Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy

About Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy

The Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy (MPI-SP) is a research institute of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science, focusing on interdisciplinary research in the fields of IT security and data protection. Located in Bochum, the institute is set to expand with 18 research groups and aims to employ around 200 staff members and guests, contributing significantly to the cybersecurity landscape.

Career Opportunities

Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy offers a dynamic working environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With its strong ties to the Faculty of Computer Science at Ruhr University Bochum, employees benefit from being part of one of the world’s leading research locations for cybersecurity.

• Interdisciplinary research opportunities
• Collaboration with top academic institutions
• Access to Europe’s largest training center in cybersecurity