PhDs (3 years) (m,f,x) and Postdocs (2 years) (m,f,x)

Overview

Faculty of Computer Science: EXC CASA / Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security. In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date

Your tasks:

• We are permanently looking for excellent M.Sc. graduates without outstanding grades and degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics and psychology (preferably with a relationship to technology) or related disciplines. In addition, we are looking for outstanding postdoctoral candidates from these fields.
• We offer three-year positions for M.Sc. graduates. The expectation is to work towards a doctorate. Postdoctoral positions are limited to two years.

Your profile:

An above-average degree (Master\’s degree or doctorate, if applicable) in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, psychology (preferably with a relationship to technology) or related disciplines is mandatory for the application. Fluent spoken and written English is also required. In addition, applicants should have at least a basic knowledge of one or more of the research areas relevant to CASA: Cryptography, system security, hardware security, decentralized security, human-centered security, AI and security. Moreover, postdoctoral students should already have published relevant papers at the leading conferences on cryptography and IT security.

We offer:

• Excellent research environment with award-winning scientists,
• Programs designed to support parents,
• Support measures for women in IT security,
• Excellent support for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers,
• Opportunities for academic and professional development,
• Budget for courses, conferences, equipment and international exchange,
• Open team culture.

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

Required documents are:- Letter of motivation,- Mention at least 2 persons (supervisors, other researchers) as references (names and email addresses),- Curriculum vitae,- Master\\\’s certificate,- Doctoral certificate, if applicable,- Transcripts of Records (BA, MA).

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.

Contact persons for further information:

Dr. Patrick Schulte Tel.: +49 234 32 27722

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2025-11-10. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 4896.

Online application

Stand and diversity information:

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addresses the whole range of academic disciplines, and stands for diversity and equal opportunities. Applications from individuals with disabilities are welcome.