FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE:

The Cluster of Excellence CASA
In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for several
Postdocs (2 years) (m,f,x) TV-L E14
The Cluster of Excellence, “CASA” at Ruhr-University Bochum offers postdoctoral positions within our “CASA Jump.Start Program for Postdocs”. CASA Jump.Start Program for Postdocs As part of our Jump.Start Program, we are permanently looking for excellent postdoctoral candidates with an outstanding track record in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, and psychology (preferably with a relationship to technology) or related disciplines. The position will enable you to work on your own research agenda. Postdoctoral positions are limited to two years. The salary will be according to the remuneration group E 14 TV-L (full time). Since the funding is provided by external third-party sources, postdoctoral researchers are generally not obliged to take on teaching duties. About CASA The Cluster of Excellence „CASA – Securing the Digital Society“ will be funded by DFG for the years 2026-2032 with approximately 43 million euros. CASA aims to strengthen the resilience of our digital society. The emergence of disruptive technologies in recent years, especially artificial intelligence and quantum computers, has caused substantial new challenges for cybersecurity research. In the second funding phase, CASA will specifically address these challenges. Thematic priorities include the security of quantum technologies, protection against AI-based disinformation and societal polarization, and new approaches to defending against ransomware. In addition to technical questions, it also investigates the interaction of human behavior and cybersecurity. Research at CASA, which is based at the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security, follows a strongly interdisciplinary approach. Researchers from the fields of computer science, cryptography, electrical engineering, mathematics, and psychology work together in a unique constellation in Europe. This holistic approach is unparalleled and holds the potential for scientific breakthroughs. Research Environment Ruhr-University Bochum (RUB) and its Faculty of Computer Science offer an excellent environment for aspiring young researchers. Some 20 years ago, the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security (HGI) was founded here. It is now one of Europe’s most prestigious institutions for basic computer security research. The HGI maintains extensive networks with leading research institutions worldwide and with media and industry. Moreover, it has produced numerous successful security startups. The pioneering work of the HGI forms the basis for the Cluster of Excellence CASA.
Scope: full-time
Duration: fixed-term, 2 years
Start: at the earliest possible date
Apply by: 2025-09-08

Our goal is to attract postdoctoral researchers not too long after their promotion and enable them to conduct their first own research project with the mentorship of a CASA PI.
We offer a “jump-start” into an academic career via 2 year contracts. We expect that within the duration of this contract, candidates will be able to write a successful proposal for a third-party funded Early Career Researcher Group (such as a DFG Emmy Noether group or an ERC Starting Grant).