16/05/2020
Junior Research Group Leader positions at MPI for Security and Privacy
This program offers starting scientists the opportunity to develop their independent research program. We welcome applicants whose work covers aspects of security and privacy irrespective of field. The vision of MPI-SP is to grow into an interdisciplinary institute that brings together computer scientists with academics working at the intersection with social science, economics, law, humanities, and more. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, foundations, cryptography, software and hardware security, AI safety and adversarial machine learning, as well as interdisciplinary aspects of security and privacy.
The positions are funded for 5 years. We offer a competitive salary, base funding, as well as administrative and technical support. The positions come with no teaching obligations, although teaching opportunities exist. As an employee in Germany you will enjoy great working conditions, including 30 paid vacation days per year and considerable family support.
Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree in any field or area broadly relevant to security and privacy and must have demonstrated outstanding research vision, and potential to successfully lead a research group. Successful candidates are expected to build a highly visible research agenda, to mentor Ph.D. students, and to participate in collaborative projects.
We maintain an open, international, and diverse work environment and seek applications from outstanding researchers regardless of national origin. Our working language is English. We encourage applications from women, persons with severe disabilities, or members of any other underrepresented group.
Please apply at https://apply.cis.mpg.de/register/mpispjrgl
To receive full consideration, applications should be received by 14 June 2020. Reviewing of applications will start immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. The expected starting date for the positions is Fall 2020, open to negotiations.