A Doctoral Researcher on Usable Privacy and Security (w/m/d) - Göttingen

At the University of Göttingen -Public Law Foundation-, Institut für Informatik, there is a position as

A Doctoral Researcher on Usable Privacy and Security (w/m/d)

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to be filled. Starting date is as soon as possible. The position is limited to a period of 3 years.

The Computer Security and Privacy group led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Delphine Reinhardt is seeking a highly motivated research assistant to pursue a doctoral

degree in an interdisciplinary research environment.

Your profile

• A very good M.Sc. degree in computer science, human-computer interaction, or a related field,
• Background in at least one of the following fields: privacy & security, HCI, interactive systems,
• Strong programming skills,
• Previous experience in conducting user studies,
• Ability to work independently with strong teamwork and communication skills,
• Very good command of both English and German,
• Strong motivation to pursue a doctoral degree and contribute to high-impact interdisciplinary research.

Your main responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on usable privacy and security, ranging from highlighting security and privacy issues encountered by users to

  desigining and evaluating human-centered solutions to address them,

• Publishing and presenting the obtained scientific results at international peer-reviewed conferences and/or journals,
• Supervising students in this area,
• Active support in teaching activities according to §31 NHG and examinations.

Our offer

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary and collaborative research group focused on topics in privacy with an emphasis on emerging

technologies and human factors. We offer:

• A stimulating academic environment,
• A collegial and supportive team culture,
• Opportunities for professional development, interdisciplinary academic networking, and international collaborations.

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect the interests of the applicant.

Please upload your application in one pdf file including the usual documents until 4/30/2026 on the application portal of the university using this link:

http://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/76433. 

For more information get in touch with Patricia Nitzke directly via E-Mail:

nitzke@cs.uni-goettingen.de, Tel. +49551 3926046 .

Please note:

With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in terms of data-protection law. Further information on the legal basis and data usage is provided in the Information General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)