PhD position (f/m/x) - High-Assurance Systems

HPI is recognized as one of the leading university institutes for computer science (www.hpi.de). Our goal is to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty with excellent research and practice-oriented teaching in computer science. At HPI, we are convinced that excellence is created when knowledge from different disciplines is collaboratively combined to create responsible and pioneering solutions for the future.

In our research clusters "Systems," "Data and AI," "Foundations," "Digital Health," "Security," and "Business and Society" researchers from various disciplines work together on topics relevant to solving the challenges facing society. The Digital Engineering Faculty of the University of Potsdam and HPI offers a computer science engineering degree program that is unique in Germany.

In the course of its strong growth, the Hasso Plattner Institute is offering a

PhD position (f/m/x) - High-Assurance Systems

The position is full time and fixed-term for a period of 3 years.

Cybersecurity has become more and more important in our modern life where data is stored and transmitted electronically. The research group Cybersecurity - High-Assurance Systems, led by Prof. Dr. Chitchanok Chuengsatiansup, investigates mechanisms to safeguard our digital information with the focus on cryptographic engineering, side-channel analysis, implementation optimization, and post-quantum cryptography.

Your future tasks

• Conduct theoretical and practical scientific work, including publication of research articles in the field of cybersecurity with a specific emphasis on cryptography, side-channel analysis, efficient implementation, high-assurance software and related areas
• Present research findings to various groups of audience
• Support teaching and assessment of students’ work
• Supervise research projects and mentor students
• Participate in relevant training and networking events, including research seminars and team building activities

Your skills

Required

• A master’s degree in computer science or a related field
• Strong background and practical experience in one or more of the following field: cryptography, side-channel analysis, efficient implementation, high-assurance software.
• Solid communication and dissemination skills
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken)

Desired

• Ability to work independently as well as in a diverse team
• Good scientific publication record in cybersecurity-related areas
• Teaching experience in cybersecurity-related subjects

What we offer

• A first-class, active and inspring research environment
• The opportunity to produce research that truly has an impact
• A modern study environment with great flexibility, strong mentoring, and a supportive, ambitious team culture
• Team events and workshops
• Numerous sports facilities (tennis and basketball courts, beach volleyball court, calisthenics park, and participation in running events)
• Workplace on the HPI campus in Potsdam-Babelsberg (Griebnitzsee S-Bahn station), with fast transportation connections to Berlin

We look forward to receiving your application, including motivation letter, CV, relevant transcripts or degree certificates, publication record (if available), teaching record (if available), research statement by 20 September 2026. Interviews will be conducted during 19-30 October 2026. The start date of the position is as soon as possible. Please apply exclusively via our career page.

We kindly ask for your understanding that email applications or résumés sent via email for preliminary review will not be considered.

Contact HR Recruiting

Nicola Mertens

nicola.mertens@hpi.de

Contact Research Group

Prof. Dr. Chitchanok Chuengsatiansup

Chitchanok.Chuengsatiansup@hpi.de

Hasso-Plattner-Institut für Digital Engineering gGmbH

Prof.-Dr.-Helmert-Str. 2-3

14482 Potsdam