PhD Researchers in Cybersecurity and IT Security | PhDs (3 years) (m,f,x)

Job Summary

This is a prestigious opportunity for high-achieving Master's graduates to join the 'CASA: Securing the Digital Society' Cluster of Excellence at Ruhr-University Bochum. As a PhD Researcher, you will engage in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research aimed at strengthening the resilience of digital society against disruptive technologies. Day-to-day, you will work towards your doctorate by investigating critical areas such as quantum technology security, AI-based disinformation, ransomware defense, and the intersection of human behavior with cybersecurity. The role is based at the renowned Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security (HGI), offering a unique collaborative environment where computer science, cryptography, engineering, and psychology converge. This position is particularly attractive due to the significant funding (53 million euros) and the institute's extensive global network of industry and research partners, providing a world-class foundation for a career in cybersecurity research.