Postdocs (2 years) (m,f,x)

Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Bochum; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent research environment

Family-friendly programs

Support for doctoral researchers

Budget for courses and conferences

Open team culture

Job summary

A leading research university in Germany is looking for several postdocs to join the Cluster of Excellence ‘CASA: Securing the Digital Society’. The roles involve attracting researchers and achieving independent research outcomes, requiring an above-average doctoral degree and fluency in English. The candidates will work in a supportive environment under experienced mentors. The positions offer funding for development and a vibrant academic culture. Interested candidates should apply by 2026-03-30.

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral candidates should have already published relevant papers at leading conferences in cryptography and computer-security.
• Competence in German or English and willingness to learn the other language are prerequisites.
• Basic knowledge of CASA research areas: cryptography, system security, hardware security, decentralized security, human-centered security, AI and security.
• Postdoctoral candidates should have published papers at leading conferences in cryptography and computer-security research.

Responsibilities

• Attract postdoctoral researchers and enable them to conduct research under the mentorship of a PI.
• Achieve independent research outcomes during the contract, e.g. publications or joint research initiatives.
• Support the interdisciplinary research environment of HGI and CASA.

Skills

Fluent spoken and written English

Basic knowledge of cryptography

Basic knowledge of system security

Basic knowledge of hardware security

Basic knowledge of decentralized security

Basic knowledge of human-centered security

Basic knowledge of AI and security

Education

Above-average doctoral degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, psychology, or related disciplines

Job description

Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security: Cluster of Excellence CASA

In order to fill a fixed‑term position in full‑time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for several postdocs (2 years) (m,f,x) to contribute to the Cluster of Excellence “CASA: Securing the Digital Society”. The Cluster, funded by the DFG for 2026‑2032 with approximately 43 million euros, focuses on cyber‑security challenges posed by disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computers. Researchers from computer science, cryptography, electrical engineering, mathematics and psychology work together in an interdisciplinary setting at the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security (HGI) of Ruhr‑University Bochum.

Scope

• Full‑time
• Fixed‑term, 2 years
• Start: at the earliest possible date
• Apply by: 2026‑03‑30

Your tasks

• Attract postdoctoral researchers and enable them to conduct research under the mentorship of a PI.
• Achieve independent research outcomes during the contract, e.g. publications or joint research initiatives.
• Support the interdisciplinary research environment of HGI and CASA.

Your profile

• Above‑average doctoral degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, psychology or related disciplines (preferably with a relationship to technology).
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Basic knowledge of one or more of the research areas relevant to CASA: cryptography, system security, hardware security, decentralized security, human‑centered security, AI and security.
• Postdoctoral candidates should have already published relevant papers at leading conferences in cryptography and computer‑security research, as listed e.g. at http://csrankings.org/.

We offer

• Excellent research environment with award‑winning scientists.
• Family‑friendly programs and measures for women in IT security.
• Support for doctoral researchers and opportunities for academic and professional development.
• Budget for courses, conferences, equipment and international exchange.
• Open team culture.

Further information

The position is salaried according to the collective agreement of the Länder (TV‑L). With the required personal and collective agreement, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV‑L. The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum. If the position is funded by third‑party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

Required documents: Letter of motivation, mentions of at least two references (names and email addresses), Curriculum Vitae, Master’s and Doctoral certificates, transcripts of records (BA, MA). Competence in German or English and willingness to learn the other language are prerequisites. German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA).

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings for job interviews cannot be reimbursed.

Contact persons for further information

Dr. Patrick Schulte, Tel.: [phone]

Application

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2026‑03‑30. Please mention the reference number ANR 5371.

The Ruhr‑Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities. It embraces diversity and equal opportunities, favoring heterogeneous teams and encouraging applications from women and persons with disabilities.