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Title
Assistant Professorship (all genders) - Tenure Track Web Security
TU Wien (Vienna) is Austria's largest research and educational institution in the field of technology and natural sciences.
TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.
The Faculty of Informatics at TU Wien is one of the leading Informatics faculties in Europe, consistently ranked among the top institutions in the field. With over 80 professors at various career levels and a strong commitment to research excellence, the faculty fosters an innovative and collaborative academic environment.
The Faculty of Informatics at TU Wien invites applications for a full time Assistant Professorship (all genders) with Tenure Track in Web Security. This position is affiliated with the Institute of Logic and Computation, Research Unit Security and Privacy, and is expected to start in December 2025. The work contract is initially limited to six years. The candidate and TU Wien can agree upon a tenure evaluation, which when positive, opens the possibility to change the position to an Associate Professorship with an unlimited contract.
Tasks
We invite applications from candidates in the area of System Security, with a focus on Web Security. The successful candidate should have an international research experience, a strong publication record in top-tier conferences, experience in acquiring competitive third-party funding, and a clear vision for future research. We particularly seek candidates who will complement our existing expertise and foster collaborations within the Faculty of Informatics and across TU Wien.
In addition to research, the role includes teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels (in English and German) and contributing to faculty service and management tasks. The candidate should have a proven track record of excellent teaching abilities, and implement hands on and gamification approaches in their courses. The candidate will also contribute to the activities of the newly established TU Wien Cybersecurity Center and coordinate national and international cybersecurity educational and outreach initiatives with strong real-world societal impact, such as the and similar projects.
Your profile
Applicants are expected to have the following qualifications:
* PhD or equivalent degree in Computer Science or a related field
* Postdoctoral experience at a university or research institution
* Outstanding research and publication record in System Security, focusing on Web Security
* Established reputation in the international research community (e.g., conference chairing, program committee membership)
* Proven success in securing competitive research funding (e.g., WWTF)
* Excellence in academic teaching (classes and lab courses), with a focus on learning-by-doing concepts using gamification approaches
* Experience in co-supervising PhD students
* Strong background in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions
* Proven track record in training and leading national and international ethical hacking teams
* Proven track record in coordinating large-scale national and international ethical hacking programs with strong societal impact
* Engagement in industry-academic collaborations through contributions to Web security standards, vulnerability disclosures, and participation in specialized events
* Excellent communication skills in English
* Administrative and organizational abilities
* Commitment to gender sensitivity and social skills
* Demonstrated leadership skills and experience
* Experience in science communication
* Willingness to learn German if not already proficient
We offer
* Excellent working conditions in an attractive research environment
* An attractive salary, including additional contributions to a pension fund
* Support for relocating to Vienna (if required)
* A position in a city with an exceptional quality of life
* Central location of workplace with very good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)
* Additional benefits for employees can be found at the following link: Fringe-Benefits
General information can be found at the following links:
The employment starts as University Assistant with a minimum salary of EUR 4,932.90 gross (14 x per year) according to the collective bargaining agreement for a PostDoc. After signing the qualification agreement, the employment continues as Assistant Professor with a minimum salary of EUR 5,808.20 gross (14 x per year).We look forward to receiving your application until October 2nd, 2025.
Applications have to include the following documents:
* A letter of motivation
* A teaching statement: 2 pages maximum
* A research statement: brief summary of past research activities, as well as a convincing outline of planned research activities, and an explanation of their contribution to the scientific profile of the Faculty of Informatics; 4-6 pages maximum; incl. abstract
* Certificates of doctoral and diplomadegrees;should be uploaded under the category: +add more documents
* A list of publications sorted by journals, conference papers, and other publications
* Copies of the applicant’s three most important publications related to the position together with an explanation of their relevance; should be also uploaded under the category: +add more documents
TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour. People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Carmen Keck | T: +43 1 588 01 406201 Here you can find also relevant information about the application process .
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