Deadline:
May 01, 2024
Location(s)
Germany
Saarbrücken
Overview
We constantly seek applications from qualified researchers regardless of their national origin or citizenship. The working language is English. A command of German is not required for a successful career at CISPA.
Details
The CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security is looking for PhD Students in areas related to:
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Security, Privacy and Cryptography
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Machine Learning and Data Science
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Efficient Algorithms and Foundations of Theoretical Computer Science
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Software Engineering, Program Analysis and Formal Methods
Application
Qualified candidates who wish to pursue a doctoral degree in a research area covered by CISPA faculty may apply at any time. We will accept applications throughout the year for exceptionally strong candidates. Admitted applicants will have an opportunity to visit the center and its partner institutions and interact with faculty and students before making their decision. Admitted students are advised by CISPA faculty. All doctoral researchers at CISPA will be a member of a graduate program at our partnering degree-granting universities. For example, PhD Students in Saarbrücken are part of the Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science at Saarland University, with whom we have a long-standing close collaboration.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
What we expect
- You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top-tier, research-oriented institution of higher education in a subject relevant to our research
- You should have an outstanding academic record (at or near top of your class)
- You are proficient in spoken and written English
- You have strong letters of recommendation from your academic advisors
- You have an in-depth understanding of your topics of interest and how they map to our faculty, which should be reflected in your cover letter (e.g., by specifying which groups you would want to work in)
Dates
Deadline: May 01, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
What we offer
- Doctoral researchers are full-time employees of CISPA and paid according to the E-13 scale of TVöD (German Federal Employment Agreement). Salaries start at approx. €4,180 (gross/month)
- Ability to collaborate with world-renowned scientists in the fields of Security, Privacy, Crypto, Machine Learning, Formal Methods, Software Engineering, and Theoretical Computer Science.
- Health insurance, 30 days paid time off, and a pension scheme
- Opportunities for development and growth from language classes, research support to extracurricular and social activities
- Our onboarding team will provide you with all information needed for a successful start and support you if needed
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