Copyright: CASA, Riediger
Copyright: CASA, Riediger
A central component of our support for Early Career Researchers (ECR) is the CASA International Graduate School (CIGS). We offer outstanding doctoral training in cybersecurity, including the promotion of interdisciplinary research, the development of scientific independence, and building an own international network.
At the beginning of their time in CASA, PhDs receive a detailed onboarding with an overview of the relevant structures in CASA, of the PhD Program and of support structures. We also provide all new PhDs and Postdocs in CASA, who are joining from outside RUB, with a Buddy, i.e. an experienced current CASA PhD or Postdocs.
Within their first two years at CASA, each doctoral researcher takes one Master’s course taught by a PI in the Faculty of Computer Science to gain new perspectives on their research area from related fields.
Our CASA summer schools are organized annually and bring together ECR (students, PhDs and postdocs) from all areas of cybersecurity. The events offer a diverse program with lectures, workshops, networking and poster sessions by the participants, and a social program. Each summer school has a specific thematic focus and is accompanied by one or more CASA PIs, who are renowned experts in the respective field. In addition, we invite outstanding guest speakers who enrich the program with exciting lectures, discussions, and workshops.
More information on the CASA Summer Schools.
CASA Invited Talks is a series featuring leading national and international researchers, hosted by CASA and the HGI. Talks typically run for about an hour and are followed by an open discussion with the audience. The series aims to foster dialogue and open new perspectives in cybersecurity research.
The CASA Colloquium takes place weekly during the semester and is organized to help our doctoral researchers practice their scientific presentation and discourse skills. Besides talks on basic research and cross-disciplinary projects, the CASA Colloquium also features talks on research visits of PhDs, and insights into the scientific career path of our CASA PIs and postdocs. The CASA Colloquium offers the opportunity for regular (scientific) exchange among the PhDs.
To make interdisciplinary research a core component of CASA, each doctoral researcher is encouraged to spend approximately six weeks researching in the group of another CASA Principal Investigator—ideally a PI from a different Hub or a PI in the same Hub working in a different subdiscipline.
Research visits offer Early Career Researchers a valuable opportunity to experience diverse academic cultures, methodologies, and perspectives—broadening their horizons and expanding their international networks. CASA PhDs and postdocs can undertake research visits at universities, research institutes (including industrial research labs), and startups.
This event takes place every spring and is organized by the Early Career Researchers. It serves as a dynamic platform for fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth among ECR from various disciplines. Besides the main Retreat, the event offers additional possibilities for research exchanges and networking. Every year, the event features a special thematic focus, which is carefully selected to address relevant and emerging topics in the research community. This thematic focus guides the content of the workshops, e.g. the panel discussions, ensuring a cohesive and enriching experience for all participants.
The CASA Retreat is the main annual event for all scientists involved in CASA. It is a three-day event consisting of various networking and exchange formats as well as scientific presentations. All doctoral researchers either do a poster presentation or hold a lightning talk during the Retreat. Various activities for ECR only are embedded in the Retreat, for example a teambuilding activity and an ECR session.
For all PhDs with a 2 year contract we offer a 2 year PhD Program that is adapted to the shorter time frame.
The ECR Connect takes place annually. All doctoral researchers at CASA, Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security (HGI) and MPI-SP are invited to join. The goal of the event is to encourage meaningful collaborations among ECR by brainstorming and exploring early-stage research ideas in a supportive environment.
CASA ECR have the opportunity to participate in a wide number of different workshops as part of the PhD program. Usually, there are 2-3 workshop offers per semester, focusing e.g. on outreach, technical courses, and soft skills.
Kristin Raabe / In-person course
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Sabine Müller / In-person course
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Ingo Knopf, NaWik / In-person course
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Anna Klein / In-person course
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Sophie Irmey / In-person course / Organized by EOD
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Jonas Ritter and Markus Orschler / Live course via Zoom
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Video Workshop by FarbFilmFreun.de / In-person course
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Eva Reichmann / Live course via Zoom
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Dr. Stephen Wagner / Live course via Zoom
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Heike Schubert / Live course via Zoom
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Meike Klinck / Live course via Zoom
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Meike Klinck / Live course via Zoom
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Antje Meister / In-person course / Organized by EOD
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Maria Wolf / Live course via Zoom / Organized in cooperation with EOD
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Dr. Saskia Schottelius / In-person course / Organized by EOD
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Maria Wolf / In-person course / Organized in cooperation with EOD
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Sabine Müller / In-person course
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Elisa Franz / In-person course
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Johanna Luttermann
CASA ECR Program
(0)234-32-29230
casa-igs(at)ruhr–uni-bochum.de
Mirjam Stricker
CASA ECR Program
(0)234-3227601
casa-igs(at)ruhr–uni-bochum.de
