International Association
for Cryptologic Research

CISPA is a world-leading research center that focuses on Information Security and Machine Learning at large. To expand and further strengthen our center, we are looking for

Tenure-Track Faculty in all areas related to Security, Privacy, and Cryptography (f/m/d)

All applicants are expected to grow a research team that pursues an internationally visible research agenda. To aid you in achieving this, CISPA provides institutional base funding for three full-time researcher positions and a generous budget for expenditures. Upon successful tenure evaluation, you will hold a position that is equivalent to an endowed full professorship at a top research university. We invite applications of candidates with excellent track records in all areas related to Security, Privacy, and Cryptography.

CISPA values diversity and is committed to equality. We provide special dual-career support. We explicitly encourage female and diverse researchers to apply.

The CISPA Tenure-Track in a nutshell:

Tenure-track of six years towards the equivalent of an Endowed Full Professorship

Three fully funded full-time research staff positions for your entire tenure-track

Generous budget for research expenses

Low teaching load of only one course (of your choice) per semester

World-renowned colleagues in (almost) all areas of Security and Machine Learning

Young and dynamic environment, with an average faculty age below 40 years

Applications are invited for tenure-track faculty positions in all areas related to Security, Privacy, and Cryptography.

All applications are due by December 7, 2023 with interviews starting in January 2024. Please submit the following documents:

cover letter and curriculum vitae

research statement (up to 5 pages) outlining your vision for the tenure track

list of 3-5 proposed references including contact details and your relationship to them (ensure at least one is not a close collaborator/advisor)

optionally, a teaching and diversity statement

Closing date for applications:

Contact: scientific-recruiting@cispa.de

More information: https://jobs.cispa.saarland/de_DE/jobs/detail/tenure-track-faculty-in-all-areas-related-to-security-privacy-and-cryptography-f-m-d-241