full-time PhD position ( m,f,x) for 3 years with 39,83 hours per week

Stellenbeschreibung:

Full‑time PhD position (m/f/x) for 3 years

The Faculty of Computer Science (informatik.rub.de) unites all ongoing computer science activities at RUB in an interdisciplinary manner. The research and teaching area of IT security, in which our university has been a leader in Europe for over 20 years, plays a central role. This is also reflected in the Cluster of Excellence CASA, which is funded as part of the Federal Government's Excellence Initiative. The Chair for Cryptography led by Prof. Dr. Eike Kiltz offers a full‑time PhD position.

Scope

Full‑time, 39.83 hours per week (100%)
Fixed‑term, 3 years
Start at earliest possible date
Apply by 2026‑03‑23

Your tasks

Develop new tools and models for the design and analysis of practical cryptography in the post‑quantum setting.
Revisit the concrete security of real‑world cryptographic protocols.
Support the tasks in the Chair, e.g. organization of scientific conferences.

Your profile

A completed M.Sc. degree in Computer Science or a related field with excellent grades.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English.
Strong background in the area of cryptography.
Knowledge in lattices, zero‑knowledge proofs, and security reductions is a strong plus.

We offer

Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr; collaboration in a committed and appreciative team; options for flexible working (mobile working and teleworking); flexible working hours with consideration for study times; a job in the heart of the lively Ruhr metropolitan region with its diverse cultural offerings.

Further information

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV‑L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV‑L.

Further information can be found at (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum. If the position is funded by third‑party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

RUB has an international presence. Campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and willingness to learn the other are prerequisites. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.

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

The Staff Council participates in all selection interviews. When requested by a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Contact

Equal opportunity statement

The Ruhr‑Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across traditional boundaries. Ruhr‑Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. We favour a working environment with heterogeneous teams and seek to promote the careers of underrepresented individuals. The Ruhr‑Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas where women are underrepresented, they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.