PhDs (m,f,x), for 3 years with 39,83 hours per week, TV-L E13 Computer Security

Ruhr Universität Bochum

Bochum

EUR 60.000 - 80.000

Jobbeschreibung

The Chair of Computer Security at the Faculty of Computer Science is looking for two

PhD Students (m,f,x) for 3 years with 39,83 hours per week, TV-L E12/13

The newly founded Chair of Computer Science at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) unites all ongoing computer science activities in an interdisciplinary manner. The university has been a leader in IT security in Europe for over 20 years, and this expertise plays a central role in the new faculty. The Chair for Computer Security, led by Prof. Dr. Yuval Yarom, focuses on the security implications of the interaction between software and hardware, identifying vulnerabilities, and designing countermeasures.

The role involves researching novel techniques in the above mentioned field, aiming to publish in top international venues, expand the research network, initiate international collaborations, and develop independent research questions.

Extent:

Full-time

Duration:

Temporary

Beginning:

As soon as possible

Application Deadline:

11.11.2024

Your tasks:

Research and development of novel techniques in the context of side-channel attacks and defenses
Conducting quantitative and qualitative studies to evaluate security approaches
Publication of research results in leading international venues
Optional: Teaching assistance for courses/seminars/projects of the group
Optional: Supervision of Bachelor and Master’s students

Your profile:

Required: Master’s Degree or a strong Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field
Required: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
Desired: Background in microarchitectural side-channel attacks
Desired: Experience with combinatorial optimization and evolutionary algorithms

Our offerings:

Challenging and varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility
Team-orientated cooperation in a committed, international and appreciative team
An agile way of working
A modern, well-equipped workplace
Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr

Additional information:

At the request of the applicant (m,f,x), the staff council may be involved in selection interviews.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZfA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).

You can find information about TV-L at: https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/

Contact details for your application:

Öznur Takil, Phone: +49234 32 28579
Yuval Yarom, csec@ruhr-uni-bochum.de

Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded.
For information on the collection of personal data in the application process see: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/information-collection-personal-data-application-process.

Please send your complete application documents (recent CV, a cover letter describing your motivation and suitability for the position, and a transcript of your academic records) in the form of A SINGLE PDF document (max. 10 MB) with the reference number ANR 3888 until 11.11.2024 to csec@ruhr-uni-bochum.de.

Please get in touch with the contact person named above if you would like to use an alternative application channel.

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