PhD Researcher in Cryptography | full-time PhD position ( m,f,x) for 3 years with 39,83 hours per week

Job Summary

This is a full-time, three-year doctoral research position within the Chair for Cryptography at Ruhr University Bochum. As part of a prestigious international team associated with the CASA Cluster of Excellence and the Max Planck Institute, the successful candidate will focus on the design and analysis of cryptographic protocols. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing new tools and models for post-quantum cryptography, evaluating the concrete security of real-world protocols, and contributing to the academic life of the chair through conference organization. This role is particularly attractive for researchers seeking to work at the forefront of IT security in one of Europe's leading computer science faculties. The position offers a high-degree of interdisciplinary collaboration and the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a dynamic, well-funded research environment.