PhD and Postdoctoral Researchers in Cybersecurity | PhDs (3 years) (m,f,x) and Postdocs (2 years) (m,f,x)
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Job Summary
The Cluster of Excellence "CASA" at Ruhr-University Bochum is seeking highly motivated PhD and Postdoctoral Researchers to join its interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on advanced computer security research, particularly against large-scale attackers and emerging threats like AI and quantum computing. Successful candidates will contribute to projects addressing the security of quantum technologies, protection against AI-based disinformation, and new ransomware defense strategies, as well as the interaction of human behavior and cybersecurity. The positions are full-time and fixed-term (3 years for PhDs, 2 years for Postdocs). This is an exceptional opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research within one of Europe's most prestigious IT security institutions, offering a unique interdisciplinary environment and potential for significant scientific breakthroughs.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree (for PhD candidates) or Doctorate (for Postdoctoral candidates) in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, psychology (preferably with a relationship to technology), or related disciplines with above-average grades.
Experience
- Professional experience in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or psychology (preferably with a relationship to technology) or related disciplines
- At least basic knowledge in one or more of the following research areas: Cryptography, system security, hardware security, decentralized security, human-centered security, AI and security
- For Postdoctoral candidates: Published relevant papers at leading conferences on cryptography and IT security
Languages
Additional
- Not specified
More Jobs from Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Postdoctoral Researcher in Solid-State Physics (BMBF QTRAIN Project) | Post Doc (m,f,x) until 31.07.2027 (end of the BMBF project QTRAIN), 39,83 hours per week, TVL E13
Sep 17, 2025
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a dynamic research group at RUB's ...
Early Career Research Group Leader - Catalysis | Early Career Research (ECR) Group Leader position (m/f/d) with the thematic focus on “Catalysis” wit
Sep 17, 2025
This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Career Research (ECR) Group Leader to establish and lea...
Research Associate (75% Part-Time) | Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin m/w/d (29,8725 Std./Woche = 75 %)
Sep 10, 2025
This Research Associate position, based in Germany, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the...