International Association
for Cryptologic Research

The Institute for IT Security at the University of Lübeck has a vacancy for a full-time (100%) position as Doctoral Researcher in System Security.

What are your tasks?
We are looking for support in the following subject areas:

• Automated code analysis and security analysis of applications
• Analysis and hardening of IoT systems
• Research of software-based protection mechanisms for IoT

Your main tasks are scientific research and further qualification in the above subject areas, with the goal of completing a successful dissertation.

Which qualifications should you have?
As the ideal candidate, you bring motivation and willingness to work and research creatively and independently.

• Your main areas of interest are in system security and/or applied cryptography.
• You have experience in the areas of cryptography, code analysis, hardware-oriented programming and/or machine learning.
• You are highly motivated to contribute to international research collaborations and to develop and publish first-class research results.

Necessary prerequisites are a university degree in computer science, applied mathematics, information technology, or comparable related fields.Your application should contain a CV, a brief description of research interests,transcripts of bachelor's and master's studies, at least one contact for a reference letter and--if available--master's or bachelor's theses and publications.

What else do we offer?
We offer excellent working conditions in an international team of top researchers and collaboration opportunities with prestigious working groups in IT security worldwide in one of the most livable cities in Northern Europe.
The position is a full-time position to be classified in pay group 13 of the TV-L, including several benefits such as retirement benefits. The employment is initially limited until December 14, 2025, with an option for extension. The review of applications starts immediately until the position is filled.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Thomas Eisenbarth (its.bewerbungen@uni-luebeck.de)

More information: https://www.its.uni-luebeck.de/en/jobs.html