Connectionists: Postdoctoral position available at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

[Art Pilacinski]

 Dear all,

We are hiring a postdoctoral researcher to work with us on security of
brain-machine interfaces. The position is initially 50% for 3 years, with
multiple options for extension upcoming. It may be suitable for candidates
that have other ongoing work but want to start an exciting new project
meanwhile. We offer a cool, interdisciplinary team and an exciting,
collaborative environment. Please find the full job ad below and forward to
people who may be interested.

Informal inquiries (best accompanied by a CV) can be sent to:
artur.pilacinski [at] rub.de

Best wishes,
Art

Official job ad:
https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/428c3f7d86cd4c3a04aa354cdbc8729d445597790?ref=homepage

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Postdoctoral Researcher (50%): Neuro-Cybersecurity and Secure
Neurotechnology

Postdoctoral Position (50%, to be determined)
Neuro-Cybersecurity for Brain-Computer Interfaces and Neural Data

The KlaesLab (Neurotechnology) at the Ruhr University Bochum invites
applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (50%, to be determined) within
the interdisciplinary research project BrainGuard: Neuro-Cybersecurity for
Neural Data and Devices.

Project Context

Neurotechnologies such as Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and Deep Brain
Stimulation (DBS) systems increasingly operate at the intersection of
neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and networked digital
infrastructures. While they offer major clinical and societal benefits,
they also introduce novel cybersecurity, privacy, and safety challenges.
The BrainGuard project addresses these challenges by developing security
concepts tailored specifically to neurotechnological systems.

Role and Research Focus

The postdoctoral researcher will play a central scientific role in the
KlaesLab subproject, bridging experimental neurotechnology and
cybersecurity-oriented research. The position combines independent
research, conceptual integration, and scientific coordination.

Key responsibilities include:

Scientific coordination of the KlaesLab contributions to BrainGuard

Development of threat models and security concepts for neurotechnological
systems

Methodological supervision of PhD projects on

EEG-based authentication and

neural data decoding and privacy risks

Integration of experimental findings into broader neuro-cybersecurity
frameworks

Close collaboration with project partners in cybersecurity, cryptography,
and embedded systems

Publication of results in high-impact international journals and conferences

Your Profile

PhD in Neuroscience, Neuroengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer
Science, or a closely related field

Strong background in neural data analysis, brain–machine interfaces, or
computational neuroscience

Demonstrated interest in security, privacy, or trustworthy AI in sensitive
systems

Experience in interdisciplinary research and scientific project coordination

Very good command of English

What We Offer

A 50% postdoctoral position (TV-L to be determined)

A highly interdisciplinary and intellectually stimulating research
environment

The opportunity to shape an emerging research field at the intersection of
neurotechnology and cybersecurity

Excellent conditions for scientific visibility, networking, and career
development

Start date: As soon as possible

-- 
Dr. Art Pilacinski
Researcher
Dept. Neurotechnology
Ruhr University Bochum
Chair VRS conference
vrs.rub.de


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