PhD and PostDoc Positions in Cyber-Physical Security (m/f/d) - Group Singh

CISPA gGmbH; Saarbrücken; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CISPA gGmbH is seeking motivated PhD and PostDoc candidates in cyber-physical security. The positions offer flexibility in research areas focused on secure systems and privacy. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment in Saarbrücken, this role promises excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Leistungen

30 days of paid vacation

Health insurance coverage

Robust pension scheme

Language classes

Research support

Qualifikationen

• Familiarity with lab equipment is a plus but not a requirement.
• Excellent command of English required; German is not necessary.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop secure positioning and navigation systems.
• Conduct security analysis of perception and navigation sensors.
• Analyze privacy risks in evolving communication protocols.

Kenntnisse

Cyber-physical systems

Wireless communication

Automotive sensor security

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Software Defined Radios

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzers

Signal vector generators

Jobbeschreibung

PhD and PostDoc Positions in Cyber-Physical Security (m/f/d) - Group Singh

Dr. Mridula Singh is looking for motivated PhD and Postdoc applicants in the area of cyber-physical security.The positions are not project-bound, so they allow candidates to freely choose and work on their preferred research directions within following focuses:

- Secure Position Navigation and Timing: Designing and developing secure ranging and positioning systems, including GNSS, UWB, 5G, and LEO Satellites.
- Secure Perception and Communication: Security analysis of perception and navigation sensors for autonomous vehicles, such as LiDAR, RADAR, and INS
- Preserving Location Privacy: Analyzing privacy risks of evolving communication protocols, such as LTE & 5G.

Group Singh explores vulnerabilities of cyber-physical systems and provides secure alternatives. Recent research highlights vulnerabilities of the GNSS positioning, UWB ranging and CANBus communication. They are currently exploring the possibility of designing secure sensors (e.g., RADAR), secure and scalable positioning systems (e.g., GNSS+LEO+5G), and exploring privacy leakage from communication protocols.

What we offer

Competitive full time-gross base salary for E13 according to the scale of the TVöD (German Federal Employment Agreement)

Comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance coverage, 30 days of paid vacation and a robust pension scheme.

Possibilities for personal and professional growth, encompassing language classes, research support, as well as extracurricular and social activities

Our onboarding team will provide you with all the necessary support for a seamless and successful start to your journey with us

What we expect

You have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree from a research-oriented institution of higher education in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

Familiarity with lab equipment like Software Defined Radios, Oscilloscope, spectrum analyzers, and signal vector generators is a plus but not a requirement.

You should be interested in cyber-physical systems, wireless communication, and/or automotive sensor security

Excellent English! CISPA is an international research institute. Knowing German is really not necessary, although daily life is a bit smoother if you speak a few words and if you want to learn German, we offer free courses.

Work @ CISPA

We promote a flat hierarchy that encourages working together as a cohesive team and contributing one’s perspectives and ideas.

We offer an excellent research environment with close individual supervision, worldwide collaborations, and with significant funding for travel and equipment.

We maintain a trustworthy, inclusive, and safe space and are looking for curious and creative new colleagues willing to learn & grow in an enjoyable and friendly team atmosphere.

Our location in Saarbrücken, which is a city with international flair (e.g., an International School and distinguished cuisine influenced by the proximity to the French border). The city is also known for its green spaces, parks and proximity to nature, providing opportunities for relaxation and outdoor activities.

If you want to learn more about Mridula and her work at CISPA, check out her website.

Qualified candidates who wish to pursue a doctoral degree in a research area covered by CISPA faculty may apply at any time. We will accept applications throughout the year for exceptionally strong candidates. Admitted applicants will have an opportunity to visit the center and its partner institutions and interact with faculty and students before making their decision. Admitted students are advised by CISPA faculty. All doctoral researchers at CISPA will be a member of a graduate program at our partnering degree-granting universities. For example, PhD Students in Saarbrücken are part of the Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science at Saarland University , with whom we have a long-standing close collaboration.

CISPA is committed to increasing the representation of women, minorities, and individuals with disability in Computer Science. In accordance with the Equal Opportunity Plan, CISPA aims at increasing the number of women in Computer Science, and explicitly encourages women to apply. Applications of severely disabled candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given priority. In general, we welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

In case of interest in working at CISPA, press the "Apply now" button at the end of the page. Please upload your documents in PDF format on our application platform. Applications via email cannot be accepted.

CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security is a German national Science Institution within the Helmholtz Association and provides a unique work environment that offers the advantage of a university department and a research laboratory alike. CISPA's mission is to rethink the digitized world of the future from the ground on up an make it safer through innovative cutting-edge research. CISPA is committed to the highest international academic standards. We offer a world-class research environment that grants extensive resources to a wide range of researchers and constitutes an attractive destination for the best talents and scientists from all countries. CISPA provides a highly international and diverse working environment, currently hosting researchers of over 40 nationalities.

CISPA headquarter is located in Saarbrücken, in the tri-border area of Germany, France and Luxembourg. The CISPA campus is located close to Saarland University, known for its excellence in Computer Science & Cybersecurity programs; the Max Planck Institute for Informatics and the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems; the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI); Fraunhofer Institute for Nondestructive Testing; and more. .

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