Postdoctoral Researcher - Cryptography & AI (Foundations and Applications)

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft ( www.fraunhofer.com ) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 74institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 30000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

ATHENE is the National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity and is one of the leading institutions in Europe and worldwide. Our contributors include the Fraunhofer Institutes SIT and IGD as well as TU Darmstadt, Goethe University Frankfurt, and Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. Through excellence-driven research, we jointly develop innovative solutions to pressing security and data protection challenges and work closely with national and international partners, including leading companies, universities, and research institutions in Europe, the USA, and Israel.

About our area

Our department, Applied Cybersecurity, focuses cutting-edge problems in the foundations and applications of cryptography, including privacy‑enhancing technologies, secure and verifiable computation, and securing AI-driven system operating in adversarial environments. The department offers a dynamic and growing research team, with a collaborative and supportive environment for research and learning.

Be part of change

Your responsibilities in the Applied Cybersecurity department

• Research in the field of privacy‑enhancing technologies, secure and verifiable computation, and securing AI-driven system operating in adversarial environments
• Publishing scientific articles publishing in top cryptography and cybersecurity venues (A and A* CORE ranking)
• Mentoring early career researchers and teaching opportunities

What you contribute

• Completed an excellent doctorate in computer science
• Proven track record of excellent publications
• Expertise in cryptography and/or machine learning
• Leadership capabilities and ability to mentor early career researchers
• Independent and collaborative work capabilities
• Excellent English skill in written and oral language (German language skills are not required)
• Please attach several letters of recommendation, or provide contact details of several references that we can approach
• Please attach your application documents in English

What we offer

• You will work at a renowned, internationally leading institute in the field of cybersecurity.
• You will work on innovative research and development projects with partners from industry, government, and other research institutions.
• You will work in a friendly, open, and collegial environment with a dynamic and creative working atmosphere.
• We have a family-friendly culture with flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home on a regular basis.
• You will receive attractive performance- and success-based remuneration components.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT

Requisition Number: 83904 Application Deadline: