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Dr. David BancelinExpert in Scientific Talent & Administration
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IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.
Two Postdoc positions in Secure and Resilient Infrastructures (f/m/d) *
Full-Time | Up to 4 years | On-site in Linz (AT) | Start Date: 1. April 2026
FIELD OF RESEARCH AND SCOPE:
Critical infrastructures are more vital than ever for life in our technology-oriented societies. At the same time, the threat landscape targeting these infrastructures is increasing at a rapid pace. Our scientific work focuses on the security and resilience of critical infrastructures, with particular attention to the Internet as a global communication infrastructure and the power grid as the primary energy source of the future. A significant obstacle lies in mapping. Consequently, we employ diverse methods to gain insights into these large-scale, human-made infrastructures—such as Internet measurements, open-source intelligence, and interviews—to determine their current state. Based on the insights collected, we assess their mutual dependencies and vulnerabilities, often in collaboration with experts from other disciplines, and propose countermeasures to maintain their security and resilience, even in times of crisis.
Your tasks and responsibilities:
- conducting research
- writing academic publications
- attending national and international conferences
- collaborating with other research groups on an interdisciplinary basiS
- performing auxiliary activities in academic teaching for up to 2 weekly credit hours
- helping to file applications for third-party funding
- complying with the institution’s academic standards and ethical guidelines
Your strengths and skills:
- You must have completed a PhD degree (or an equivalent) in in computer science, mathematics, physics, computational neuroscience, or other relevant fields.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Experience in empirical security research and/or network measurements
- Demonstrated experience in publishing and presenting scientific work
What you can expect:
- Collaborations: The research group maintains national and international collaborations in the security and networking community and is also deeply involved in exciting research projects with national industry.
- international mobility and exchange: You will grow your network in an international and interdisciplinary research environment and have the possibility to deepen collaborations during international conferences and research stays abroad.
- Professional and personal development: The research group strives for an open and inclusive working culture, close supervision, and a healthy feedback culture to foster scientific growth and personal development of each individual member.
- Innovative and stimulating working conditions in an interdisciplinary, international research environment
- Office kitchen with complimentary basic supplies
- Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office
- Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria
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