CASA Jump.Start Program for Postdocs

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An outstanding doctoral degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, psychology (preferably with a technical focus), or related disciplines is mandatory. Proficiency in spoken and written English is also required. Additionally, applicants should have already published relevant work at leading conferences in the fields of cryptography, computer security and related fields, as listed, for example, on http://csrankings.org.

Application Process

If you are interested in a Postdoc position within CASA, please first get in touch with one of the CASA PIs to discuss the possibilities of collaboration and supervision as part of the Jump-Start Program. You can find the list of CASA PIs at https://casa.rub.de/ueber-casa/team.

Once you have reached a preliminary agreement with one of the CASA PIs regarding the terms and potential research topics for collaboration, please submit all required documents to career(at)casa.rub.de:

• A research proposal document for your work at CASA (maximum 3 pages; the template will be provided in advance by the CASA Management Office).
• A letter of motivation.
• Provide the names and email addresses of at least two references (supervisors or other researchers).
• Your curriculum vitae (CV).
• Your master's degree certificate.
• Your PhD certificate.

For inquiries regarding travel expenses, please contact the CASA Management Office at career(at)casa.rub.de.

At Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum, we seek to promote women's careers, particularly in those areas in which they are underrepresented, and we are therefore particularly pleased to receive applications from female candidates. Applications by suitable candidates with severe disabilities and other applicants with equal legal status are likewise most welcome.

Research Focus of Our Excellence Cluster

CASA stands for "Cyber Security in the Age of Large-Scale Adversaries" and is supported as a Cluster of Excellence (EXC) in Germany as part of the Excellence Strategy by the German Research Foundation (DFG). It was founded in Bochum in 2019. The research of our Cluster of Excellence is characterized by a highly interdisciplinary approach, which not only addresses technical questions but also explores the interplay between human behavior and IT security. Therefore, CASA encompasses these research focus areas in its four Research Hubs: Future Cryptography, Embedded Security, Secure Systems, and Usability. This unique, holistic approach forms the basis for our excellent IT security research.

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Our Research Network

CASA is located at the Horst-Görtz Institute for IT Security at Ruhr University Bochum. Founded about 20 years ago, the Horst-Görtz Institute for IT Security, a research department of Ruhr University Bochum, is one of the largest and oldest institutes for fundamental research in computer security in Europe. Its unique interdisciplinary structure includes computer science, electrical and information technology, mathematics, as well as the humanities and social sciences. The institute hosts the largest IT security training programs in Europe, maintains extensive industry networks, and has spawned numerous successful cybersecurity startups.

Additionally, the Max Planck Society has established the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy in close proximity to the cluster, with which we closely collaborate. This outstanding environment provides excellent working conditions in an extremely current and exciting field.

The Center for Advanced Internet Studies is an interdisciplinary research institute funded by the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, dedicated to researching the societal opportunities and challenges of digital transformation.

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