Open positions

New positions available!
We are currently hiring for PhD and Postdoc positions. Check the details below and apply now!
Application deadline: Ongoing

If you are interested in joining our group or learning more about our research, please reach out to Dr. Rebekka Burkholz.

For more general information on pursuing a PhD or postdoc at the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security, see the CISPA Career Portal.

Student positions at UdS

We welcome Master and Bachelor students from Saarland University interested in completing their thesis with our group. We also offer paid internship (HiWi) positions at CISPA. Topics around machine learning theory and applications are available—see the team’s interests and recent publications and contact us by email for more details.

What we look for

  • We are particularly interested in candidates with affinity towards theory.
  • We value enthusiasm for research and curiosity for the inner workings of complex models.
  • We welcome applications by candidates from all backgrounds and also support non-standard careers.

Possible research topics include:

  • Deep learning (theory and applications)
  • Sparse learning and modelling (e.g. lottery tickets)
  • Overparameterization and learning dynamics
  • Graph neural networks (GNNs)
  • Complex networks
  • Discrete probabilistic models
  • Robust learning algorithms
  • Meaningful applications:
    • Molecular biology and genetics (in collaboration with domain experts at Harvard)
    • International food trade
    • etc.

Past open positions