Open Positions

We are constantly looking for talented and motivated PhD students and postdoc to work with me on many research projects.

Areas of interest:

• Web security (e.g., vulnerability analysis, measurements, etc.)
• New autonomous, agentic, and automated program analysis techniques (e.g., web application scanners, static program analysis, client and server-side code analysis, etc.)
• Security of emerging systems like autonomous web agents, agentic systems, and immersive web applications (e.g., metaverse security and privacy, WebXR, etc.)

Please look at our recent publications to learn more about our current interests.

Requirements

• A BSc/MSc degree/PhD in Computer Science, Information/Cyber Security, Mathematics, or equivalent
• English proficiency (knowledge of German is not required)
• Excellent programming skills
• (Depending on the topic of interest) Proven background in web security, program analysis, and/or reinforcement learning/machine learning

How to apply

All applications must be submitted by email to Giancarlo Pellegrinowith the following content:

1. Cover letter
2. CV/Resume (PDF only)
3. For PhD positions, the most recent transcript of records (PDF only)
4. Certificates (PDF only)
5. Names, titles, and email addresses of your referees
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