Postdoctoral Position in Cyber Security

GZ A 0074/1-2025

At the Department of Computer Science, a position for a Postdoctoral Researcher in research and teaching is available in accordance with the Austrian Universities Act (UG) and the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (§ 26). (Job group B1; the minimum monthly salary for this position is €2,466.45 gross [14 times per year] and may increase based on relevant work experience as specified in the collective agreement.)

  • Intended starting date: As soon as possible
  • Duration of employment: 5 years
  • Weekly working hours: 20
  • Working hours: By agreement

Responsibilities:

  • Independent scientific research and teaching;
  • Scientific support in research and teaching within the Cybersecurity research group;
  • Development of independent research projects under self-directed responsibility and their execution;
  • Contribution to externally funded research projects;
  • Independent teaching equivalent to two semester hours per week.

Academic Year 2024/2025

Required Qualifications:

  • Completed doctoral degree in Computer Science or a related discipline;
  • Experience in writing academic papers, active publication record in peer-reviewed journals, and presentations at scientific conferences;
  • Experience in university-level teaching;
  • Experience with externally funded research projects;
  • Project design and management skills: ability to draft research proposals and coordinate with academic and non-academic partners;
  • Demonstrated expertise in discrete mathematics and the science of security;
  • Advanced knowledge in at least one of the following areas (multiple areas preferred): combinatorial design theory, security testing, software security;
  • Proficiency in German (spoken and written), or a well-documented willingness to learn the language.

Desired Additional Qualifications:

  • Experience in further applications of discrete mathematics in computer science, with a focus on cybersecurity and/or complex systems;
  • Experience in organizing academic aspects of workshops/conferences or similar activities;
  • Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.

Desired Personal Qualities:

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with a structured approach to work;
  • Genuine interest in research and working with students;
  • Teamwork skills and the ability to solve problems.

For inquiries, please contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Simos at +43/662-8044/6339.

Application deadline: August 6, 2025