Open Positions

I have open positions for Ph.D. students, undergraduate/graduate research assistants, bachelor/master theses, interns and visiting students for our research group on:

• Foundations of adversarial machine learning
• Trustworthy machine learning and its application (e.g., CV, NLP and Cybersecurity)

PhD Requirements:

• A bachelor or master degree in CS, Stats, Math or a related field
• Passionate for machine learning and information security research
• Strong programming skills
• Strong mathematical and/or statistical background is a plus
• Excellent English (knowledge of German is not required)

What we offer for PhDs at CISPA:

• Full-time working contract with E13-level salary.
• Excellent research environment
• Strong supervision
• World-class collaborations

How to apply:

• To apply for a PhD position, please send your CV and a research statement to my email address (xiao [dot] zhang [at] cispa [dot] de).
• To apply for a Hiwi or an intern position, please send your CV and a breif introduction of your research interests to my email address (xiao [dot] zhang [at] cispa [dot] de).
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. I will read every email, but unfortunately I will not reply to all of them.

Useful Links:

• See this blog post about life as a PhD student in Germany by Andreas Zeller
• For PhD students interested in CISPA, see our Central Job Application Page
• For intern students, see Young Reseracher Internship Program