1 postdoctoral position at the School of Law (m​/f​/d) (salary level 13 TV-L, full time

Your Tasks

One postdoctoral position within the Research Training Group 2475  Cybercrime and Forensic Computing  funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) commencing immediately. The Research Training Group aims to systematically analyse research questions arising from the interaction between computer science and criminal law.

• Human Factors in Security
• Cryptography, Provable Security, Secure Messaging
• Data protection in law enforcement, criminal law and criminal procedure

More information about the project can be found at

Necessary qualifications: Applicants for the postdoctoral position should hold a PhD in law.

Befristetes Forschungsvorhaben Founded in 1743 and situated at the heart of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region, FAU is a strong research university with an international perspective and one of the largest universities in Germany. FAUs outstanding research and teaching is reflected in top positions in both national and international rankings, as well as the high amount of DFG funding which its researchers are able to secure.

FAU aims to increase the number of women in scientific positions. Female candidates are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualifications, candidates with disabilities will take precedence.

Please submit your complete application documents by 10.04.2024 to cy Please mention in your application at least one research areas from the above list which you are specifically interested in. Interviews will commence between 13. and 17.05.2024 in Erlangen.