W1 Juniorprofessorship in Cyber Security without tenure track

W1 Juniorprofessorship in Cyber Security without tenure track

This appointment is for the earliest possible date. The position is part of five assistant professorships in the field of data science, focusing on cyber security.

• Your responsibilities
• Conduct independent research in practical cyber security, such as software security, low-level security, network and system security, and security of AI/ML systems.
• Teach in the Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Computer Science, Business Informatics, and Information Systems Engineering.
• Supervise Bachelor's and Master's theses and support junior researchers.
• Apply for and conduct externally funded research projects.
• Participate actively in academic self-governance at university and faculty level.
• Our expectations

Essential selection criteria

• Outstanding scientific qualification in practical cyber security, evidenced by publications at leading international venues.
• In-depth knowledge in at least one of: software security, low-level security, network and system security, or security of AI/ML systems.
• Completed doctorate (Ph D) in computer science or a closely related field.
• Willingness to teach in both German and English.
• Readiness for interdisciplinary collaboration within the faculty and with other institutes.
• Commitment to diversity and equality.
• Commitment to academic self-governance.

Desirable selection criteria

• Initial experience in applying for or conducting externally funded projects (e. g., DFG, BMBFTR, EU).
• International research experience, e. g., through research stays abroad.
• Experience in university teaching and/or supervision of junior researchers.
• Initial experience in technology transfer and industry collaboration.

We encourage candidates (f/m/d) to apply if they fulfil the essential criteria.

International research and teaching experience, excellent command of the English language, and the ability to teach courses in English are prerequisites.

Individual career decisions and career breaks due to parental or family care leave affecting research output will be taken into account by the appointment committee.

Requirements, § 30 NHG

• A degree in a relevant field.
• Pedagogical aptitude.
• Special qualification for in-depth independent scientific work, as a rule proven by an above‑average doctorate.
• No more than four years should have elapsed between the final examination as part of the doctoral programme or any other achievement demonstrating particular aptitude and the application for the junior professorship.
• General information

Technische Universität Braunschweig makes personnel decisions on the basis of suitability, ability and professional performance.

We particularly welcome applications from women and will give preference to female candidates with equivalent qualifications.

People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and, if equally qualified, will be given preference in the appointment process.

German language skills are not a prerequisite; the successful candidate is expected to acquire sufficient language skills to perform teaching and administrative duties in German within one year of appointment.

Even though this is a full‑time position, a part‑time appointment may be possible upon request.

Applicants (f/m/d) who are 50 years or older at the time the appointment commences and who have not acquired permanent civil servant status will be employed with employee status.

For the initial period the employment is for three years in a temporary civil servant relationship.

After a successful interim evaluation, the professorship will be extended by a further three years.

• Deadline for application
• 2026-08-31
• Contact
• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolf-Tilo Balke T + 49 531 391 3271 wolf-tilo. balke@tu-braunschweig. de

Nicole Brückner T + 49 531 391 4337 berufungen@tu-braunschweig. de www. tu-braunschweig. de

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