Tenure Track Professorship at the University of Vienna
Join the Research Group Security and Privacy
Are you an ambitious researcher with 2 to 8 years of experience after your PhD? Do you have a strong track record in computer science, particularly in Security & Privacy, for instance with a focus on blockchain, distributed ledger technologies, or software protection? We invite you to apply for a Tenure Track Professorship at the University of Vienna. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead an independent research group, supported by the Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF).
About Us
The Research Group Security and Privacy at the University of Vienna focuses on cutting-edge topics in security and privacy. Our key research areas include:
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CD-Lab AsTra: Advancing the methodological foundations of software protection, particularly against Man-at-the-End attacks. We develop verifiable protection methodologies for binary code, seamlessly integrating them into high-security software development processes.
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Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies: Conducting fundamental and applied research to push the boundaries of innovation in distributed systems, addressing critical challenges in scalability, privacy, and security.
We also welcome broader contributions to security and privacy, as interdisciplinary and novel approaches are highly valued.
Why Join Us?
- Lead Your Own Research Group: With WWTF funding, you’ll have the resources to establish a research team and drive impactful projects.
- Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside leading researchers in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment, in collaboration with SBA Research, Austria’s leading research center for information security (https://www.sba-research.org)
Eligibility
We are looking for candidates with:
- A PhD in computer science or a related field.
- 2 to 8 years of postdoctoral research experience.
- A strong publication record in security, privacy, blockchain, distributed systems, or software protection.
Interested?
If you are passionate about advancing research in security and privacy and are interested in joining our team, please contact Edgar Weippl. For more information about the application process and details regarding the mandatory grant, upon which the position is contingent, please look at https://informatik.univie.ac.at/news-events/beitrag/news/wwtf-vrg-tenure-track-professorship-at-the-university-of-vienna/
Visit our research group website for further details: http://sec.cs.univie.ac.at.
