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We are continuously searching for outstanding Master's graduates (m/f/d) with excellent grades and degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, and psychology (preferably with a technical focus) or related disciplines, as well as exceptional postdocs (m/f/d) from these fields.
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Copyright: CASA, Fabian Riediger
Copyright: CASA, Fabian Riediger
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Copyright: CASA, Mareen Meyer
We offer three-year positions for M.Sc. graduates leading to a Ph.D. degree. Postdoc positions are limited to two years. The salary is based on remuneration group E 13 TV-L (full-time).
► Excellent Research Environment: At CASA, located at the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security at the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), you can conduct research alongside leading IT security researchers in Bochum and other locations within our network. Close to RUB, you'll find important research partners such as the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy, and the Center for Advanced Internet Studies. Many CASA projects are carried out in collaboration with international partners. These long-term cooperation with outstanding, internationally renowned scientists strengthens the research of our Cluster of Excellence.
► Diverse Learning Opportunities: Your academic and professional development is very important to us. Therefore, CASA offers you a wide range of courses, workshops, and lecture series (such as our Distinguished Lecture Series) as well as our annual CASA Summer School, which delves deep into a specific topic in IT security research.
► Personal Guidance: The CASA Graduate School (CGS) provides you with top-notch, personalized support on your journey toward your doctorate. You benefit from a interdisciplinary research, workshops, PhD lectures, and the CGS Colloquium.
► Budget for Courses, Conferences, Equipment and International Exchange: We allocate a generous budget for courses, conferences, equipment, and international exchange programs to promote your research and expand your network.
► Support for Parents: We understand the challenges of balancing research and family life. Our Active Parenthood Support Program and childcare services during events offer the necessary assistance. Additionally, you can benefit from the extensive family services of the Ruhr University Bochum, including the RUB-owned daycare center.
► Promotion of Equality and Diversity: In addition to the biennial highlight event, our Women in Security and Cryptography Workshop (WISC), we offer regular networking meetings for women* in IT security (ITS better toGATHER), special workshops for women in IT security, and workshops on diversity and inclusion topics. We also support events related to EOD (Equal Opportunities and Diversity) and are preparing to introduce Diversity Mentoring.
► Open Team Culture: At CASA, we value not only professional discussions but also social interaction. In addition to regular events throughout the year, our annual retreat is a highlight where PIs, postdocs, and PhDs from all fields of research come together to exchange ideas. We welcome your ideas and input!
Johanna Luttermann
Universitätsstraße 150
44801 Bochum, Germany
(+49) (0) 234 - 3229230
Johanna.Luttermann(at)rub.de
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Please send us your complete application documents in a single PDF file (max. 10 MB) to: career(at)casa.rub.de
Required documents include:
Travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
At Ruhr University Bochum, we are particularly committed to promoting the careers of women in areas where they are underrepresented, and we highly encourage female applicants. We also welcome applications from qualified individuals with disabilities or equivalent status. Ruhr University Bochum offers a Dual Career program to support the careers of partners of appointed individuals. Further information is available at: https://www.dcn.ruhr/dual-career/angebot/
The prerequisite for the application is an above-average degree (possibly a Master's or Ph.D.) in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, psychology (preferably with a technical focus), or related disciplines. Proficiency in written and spoken English is also required. In addition, applicants should have at least basic knowledge in one or more of the research areas relevant to CASA: cryptography, system security, embedded and hardware security, and usability. Furthermore, postdoctoral candidates should have already published relevant work at leading conferences in cryptography and IT security.
Dr. Patrick Schulte
Universitätsstraße 150
44801 Bochum, Germany
(+49) (0) 234 3227722
career(at)casa.rub.de
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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.
► Further insights into our research
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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Learn more about our researchers and their research interests here.
A brief introduction to the Excellence Strategy -
► A video by the DFG
