The University of Passau owes its strong visibility and good repute to excellent research,
innovative teaching and its tight-knit international academic networks. Some 11,000 students
and more than 1,300 staff study and work on our university campus, which is located a stone’s
throw from the historical Old Town of Passau and combines state-of-the-art technical
infrastructure with award-winning architecture. Internationally successful high-tech companies
and a vibrant start-up scene, coupled with a rich culture and Lower Bavarian traditions, give
Passau and the surrounding area a special appeal that makes it a great place to live and work.
The Chair of Digital Security (Professor Hans P. Reiser) at the University of Passau invites
applications for the position of
Research Assistant
This is a full-time position, to start at the earliest convenience, based on a limited-term contract
valid for a period of three years, with the option of renewal.
Your responsibilities
- Independent work on a research topic in cybersecurity with the goal of pursuing a PhD
- Contribution to research projects in cybersecurity / digital security, in particular digital
forensics, intrusion detection, attack analysis, monitoring (VMI, eBPF), and intrusion
tolerance (BFT algorithms)
- Contribution to publications, project proposals, and scientific exchange (conferences,
workshops)
- Plan, administer and deliver classes of a total of 5 hours per week
- Maintenance and further development of research prototypes as well as research and
teaching infrastructure
- Support in supervising students (theses, projects)
Personal requirements
- Relevant university Master’s degree in computer science, IT security, or a closely related
field
- Solid knowledge of cybersecurity (e.g. systems/network security, cryptography, secure
software, digital forensics)
- Ability to work independently on complex research topics
- Interest in scientific work and willingness to pursue a PhD
- Very good programming skills, preferably in systems-oriented languages (e.g. C/C++,
Rust), and experience with Linux and development tools
- Very good written and spoken English (at least C1); German is an advantage but not
required; ability to conduct exercises and tutorials in English or German
What we offer you
- Remuneration in accordance with pay grade E13 of the German public-sector collective
agreement TV-L, salary level dependent on qualifications and experience
Only the German version of this document is legally binding; this translation is only intended
to assist your understanding.
- A rewarding, diverse and challenging academic position on a modern, verdant campus
located on the banks of the river Inn, a few minutes‘ walk from the historic Old Town of
Passau
- A great work climate in a family-friendly environment
The University of Passau wishes to increase the proportion of its female staff and expressly
encourages women to apply for the position.
Job-sharing arrangements may be possible, depending on the number of suitable candidates.
This position is suitable for candidates with disabilities. Disabled persons will be given
preference if the personal aptitudes and qualifications are equal.
If you have any further questions about this position, please contact Professor Hans P. Reiser
by e-mail (hans.reiser@uni-passau.de).
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The review of received applications will
begin on 31 August 2026. To apply, please send your full application (educational certificates,
employment references, and a letter of motivation) as a single pdf file by email to
hans.reiser@uni-passau. Once the application process has been completed, we will retain
your application on file for six months before deleting it from our computer systems.
Please visit www.uni-passau.de/en/university/current-vacancies for our data privacy policy.
Only the German version of this document is legally binding; this translation is only intended
to assist your understanding.
Um dich für diesen Job zu bewerben, besuche bitte www.uni-passau.de.