Postdoctoral Researcher in IoT and Technology-Assisted Domestic Abuse | Searching for a postdoc (m/f/x) interested in researching the role of IoT devices in technology assi
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Job Summary
This fixed-term, full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position focuses on cutting-edge academic research concerning adversarial threats to digital information, specifically investigating the role of IoT devices in technology-assisted domestic abuse. The successful candidate will join a lab dedicated to restoring trust in digital information flows by studying information-based attacks, algorithmic integrity, and adversarial machine learning. Day-to-day responsibilities include fundamental research, publishing findings in top-tier international venues (HCI and cybersecurity), collaborating with internal and external partners, participating in conferences, assisting with research proposals, and supervising bachelor and master students. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Computer Science, possesses a deep technical understanding of IoT devices, and has proven expertise in human-computer interaction (HCI) evidenced by a strong publication record. This is an attractive opportunity for a researcher seeking to make a significant impact on critical societal issues at the intersection of technology and security.
Required Skills
Education
PhD in Computer Science or related field
Experience
- Professional experience in academic research
- Experience publishing research results in leading international venues in HCI and cybersecurity
- Experience collaborating with research partners
- Experience supervising bachelor and master students
Languages
Additional
- Fixed-term contract duration (3 years)
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