Job offer IV-39/26 | Technische Universität Berlin
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Technische Universität Berlin

Faculty IV - Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Institute of Software Engineering and Theoretical Computer Science / Security in Telecommunications

Research Associate - permanent position acc to MAVO

part-time employment may be possible

Your responsibility

The successful applicants conducts independent research in hardware security, focusing on side-channel analysis, fault injection, and countermeasures. He/she holds permanent responsibility for the laboratory infrastructure, including the photon emission microscope (Phemos) and the Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) laboratory. Additional tasks include coordinating research projects, publishing results, supervising students, and contributing to teaching.

Your profile

  • Successfully completed university degree (Master, Diplom, or equivalent) and PhD in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field
  • At least three years of scientific or technical-practical work experience in a full-time position after completing university studies
  • Proven expertise in hardware security
  • Experience with hardware and measurement technology (FPGA, optical/electron beam processes)
  • Publication and project experience
  • The ability to teach in German and/or in English is required; willingness to acquire the respective missing language skills
  • Teamwork and communication skills desirable
  • Experience with QKD systems or photonic measurement methods desirable
  • Supervisory experience and knowledge of project management desirable

How to apply

Please send your written application, quoting the reference number, with the usual application documents by e-mail (one PDF file, max. 5 MB) to: secretary@sect.tu-berlin.de.

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To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Applications from people of all nationalities and with a migration background are very welcome.

Facts

Published 29.01.2026
Number of employees ca. 7000
Category Research assistant
Location Germany, Berlin, Berlin, Charlottenburg
Area of responsibility Academia and research
Start date (earliest) Earliest possible
Duration permanent
Full/Part-time full-time, part-time employment may be possible
Remuneration Salary grade 14 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen
Homepage http://www.tu-berlin.de

Requirements

Qualification Master, Diplom or equivalent and PhD

Contact

Reference number IV-39/26
Contact person Prof. Dr. Seifert

Apply

Application deadline 13.02.2026
Reference number IV-39/26
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