Faculty of Computer Science :
Independent / Trustworthy Human Language Technologies
In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for 1
Young Investigator Group Leader on AI and Security (f,m,x)
As part of the Research Alliance Ruhr, the Research Center Trustworthy Data Science and Security is bringing the expertise of its universities together to bridge the gaps between Psychology & Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Science & Statistical Learning, and Cybersecurity & Privacy. The following position is to be filled: Young Investigator Group Leader (f/m/x) on AI and Security (salary 14 TV-L, 100% FTE).
The leader of the Young Investigator Group on AI and Security (f,m,x) is expected to esablish an independent research group within the Research Center Trustworthy Data Science and Security. The group will be physically located at the Faculty of Computer Science at the Ruhr University Bochum.
| Scope: | full-time |
| Duration: | fixed-term,
5 Jahre |
| Start: | at the earliest possible date |
| Apply by: |
2026-10-05 |
Your tasks:
- Contributing to cutting-edge research at the intersection of adversarial machine learning, AI safety, privacy-preserving methods, secure deployment of AI, use of AI for cybersecurity, or related topics
- Managing a junior research group, including the entire lifecycle of supervising a PhD position funded for three years
- Networking with teams and institutions within the Research Center Data Science and Security, including TU Dortmund and University Duisburg-Essen, as well as other relevant institutes, including CASA Cluster of Excellence, Max-Plank Institute for Privacy and Security, and the wider University Alliance Ruhr research ecosystem
Your profile:
The candidate should fulfil the following profile:
- An excellent PhD degree in AI or related field (up to five years after completing PhD)
- A minimum of two years of postdoctoral research experience
- International research track-record
- Interest and skills in advising students, teaching, and project management
- Emerging engagement in attracting competitive third-party funding
We offer:
Besides the funding for the group leader position, the successful candidate (f,m,x) will receive start-up funds for a fulltime PhD student and a budget for travel and equipment.
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E14 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.
Please send your application as a single PDF including your CV, certificates, and a 2-page description of your planned research program to Prof. Dr. Ivan Habernal, Ruhr University Bochum, via the official application portal BITE, not via e-mail. However, do not hesitate to reach out to Prof. Habernal if you have any questions regarding the position via e-mail: ivan.habernal@ruhr-uni-bochum.de. Further information about the Research Center can be found at: https://rc-trust.ai.
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/daf/mitarbeitende/index.html.en
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact persons for further information:
Prof. Dr. Ivan Habernal
, Tel.: +49 234 32 15508
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2026-10-05. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 6087.
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