The Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering at Graz University of Technology is an internationally highly ranked department committed to excellence in research and teaching. The department performs highly visible research in its main research of focus: Biomedical Engineering, Safety and Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Visual Computing. We are proud of our outstanding basic and applied research and encourage interdisciplinary projects. Moreover, our department fosters a close dialogue with industry and encourages and supports the creation of spin-off companies. 


The Department for Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering at Graz University of Technology invites applications for the position of a

Tenure Track Professor in Security & Privacy (m/f/d)

Graz University of Technology is the oldest science and technology research and educational institute in Austria. For over 200 years, it has been an important international center for research and teaching. The university delivers top performances in its five Fields of Expertise: Advanced Material Science, Human & Biotechnology, Information, Communication & Computing, Mobility & Production, and Sustainable Systems. The university boasts intensive collaboration with national and international research and educational establishments as well as with industry partners worldwide.

Job Description

The following areas are of particular interest:

  • AI Safety and Security
  • Privacy
  • Cryptography
  • Formal Methods for Security
  • System Security
  • Digital Identities 
  • Usable Security

The successful candidate will cover one of these fields or any other field in Security & Privacy that complements the existing strengths in the department. The professorship will be part of the Institute of Applied Information Processing and Communications, which is an internationally highly visible research environment with more than 60 researchers in information security. It has been active in this field for more than 30 years and performs research in the following four areas: Cryptology & Privacy, Formal Methods, System Security, and Secure Applications.

The new professor will complement the existing strengths in the department, will build an internationally visible group, and will be an engaged teacher in the Computer Science programs at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD level, and will actively participate in academic self-administration. At Graz University of Technology, undergraduate courses are taught in German or English and graduate courses are taught in English. 

Requirements

  • A completed university education with a doctoral degree (PhD) in a relevant field.
  • Excellent scientific achievements.
  • Excellent didactic and pedagogical skills.
  • Management and leadership abilities.
  • Excellent command of English and command of German or the willingness to acquire it.

We also value: 

  • International experience and integration in the international research community.
  • Experience with acquisition of research grants and/or industrial collaboration.
  • Gender and diversity competences

We expect the successful candidate to transfer her or his residence to the area of Graz.

Applicants should have a strong command of the English language, both written and spoken, to be able to effectively represent the field internationally, and they must also be willing to learn German if they do not already know the language.

Our Offer

  • Interesting area of responsibility
  • Collegial and friendly working atmosphere
  • Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break)
  • International training and teaching opportunities
  • Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women
  • Family-friendly employer
  • Subsidy for public transport
  • University’s sports program
  • Shopping Discounts
  • Workplace Health Management
  • Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies
  • Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development
  • Safe and stable working environment
  • Company pension funds

Equal Opportunity Employer

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).

People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.
 

How to apply

The position is listed with the position identification number 7050 / 2024 / 7636
Interested applicants are requested to submit the online application including:

  • a CV (with copies of diplomas);
  • a list of publications highlighting the 5 most important publications;
  • a research statement describing past and planned research activities (5 pages max.);
  • a teaching statement (5 pages max.) and evaluations of past teaching activities (if available); and
  • names and contact information of two references.

Please send your application to the dean of the department of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering

For further questions, please contact Stefan Mangard (applications.csbme@tugraz.at), (no applications). Please note that we can only accept applications submitted via our online application portal. Applications sent by e-mail or post will not be considered.

 

Important Dates

The deadline for applications is 15.11.2024

The hearings for the professorship will take place in the week of 3rd February 2025. Candidates should be available for interviews in this period.

Time Frame
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Application deadline:
November 15, 2024

Interview period:
The hearings for the professorship will take place in the week of 3rd February 2025.
Candidates should be available for interviews in this period.