PostDoc

About the Position

Postdoctoral researchers have the opportunity to work with CISPA faculty on existing lines of research, as well as develop their own research agenda under CISPA faculty supervision. Former postdoctoral researchers have moved on to take permanent positions at top universities and research laboratories worldwide, including Carnegie Mellon, Microsoft Research, IMDEA, and INRIA.

Qualified candidates who wish to work as postdoctoral researchers at CISPA may apply at any time. We will accept applications throughout the year for exceptionally strong candidates. To start with the application process, just click on the Apply now button!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CISPA faculty on existing research projects
• Develop your own research agenda under faculty supervision
• Contribute to cutting-edge research in Security, Privacy, Cryptography, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning

Requirements

• Doctoral degree from a top-tier, research-oriented institution of higher education in a relevant subject
• Excellent track record in research related to Security, Privacy, Cryptography, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Knowing German is not necessary, but daily life is smoother if you speak a few words

We Offer

• Competitive full-time gross base salary for E13 according to the scale of the TVöD (German Federal Employment Agreement)
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, 30 days of paid vacation, and a robust pension scheme
• Possibilities for personal and professional growth, encompassing language classes, research support, as well as extracurricular and social activities
• Onboarding support to ensure a seamless and successful start
• A trustworthy, inclusive, and safe space with a friendly team atmosphere

About the Company

CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security is a German national Science Institution within the Helmholtz Association. CISPA's mission is to rethink the digitized world of the future from the ground up and make it safer through innovative cutting-edge research. CISPA is committed to the highest international academic standards and offers a world-class research environment with extensive resources for researchers from all countries. The CISPA campus is located in Saarbrücken, close to Saarland University, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems, the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), and more.

For more information about CISPA, see CISPA.

Application Process

Click on the "Apply Now!" button and submit the form requested. Please read the required documents carefully and submit the following:

• CV
• Cover letter (Please outline how your research vision aligns with CISPA's goals and which faculty you would like to apply to. You can select max 2 faculty)
• Research statement (up to 3 pages) outlining your research vision
• List of 3-5 proposed references including contact details and your relationship to them (ensure at least one is not a close collaborator/advisor)

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