CAREER AT CISPA

CISPA offers you a modern workplace with state-of-the-art infrastructure in a fast-growing organization that’s easily accessible by public transport. Our employees enjoy quick decision-making and the freedom to work independently in a supportive environment.

Work-life balance and equal opportunity are more than just buzzwords for us – they’re central to how we hire. That’s why most positions can be filled on a part-time basis. We currently have openings for Faculty, postdocs, PhD students, and research assistants. You will find all our current openings as well as more information on our job portal. And if nothing quite seems to fit, simply drop us a line and tell us why we need you on the team!

Meaningful Work &
Purpose

Whether in science, technology, or administration – your work contributes to groundbreaking research and real-world impact.

Attractive Salary &
Security

Benefit from public sector pay (TVöD-Bund), a secure work environment, pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Professional
Development

We support your growth. Take advantage of tailored training opportunities, language courses, and access to national and international networks.

International &
Inclusive Culture

Work in an open, diverse environment where English as the working language and which offers support for relocation and integration.

Flexibility &
Work-Life Balance

Enjoy flexible hours, mobile working, and generous vacation days – including time off on Christmas and New Year.

Family-Friendly
Environment

We promote a family-friendly corporate culture and help you balancing career and private life if you go on parental leave, re-enter the labor market or take care of relatives.

Appreciation &
Culture

We value respectful collaboration, open communication, and a strong sense of community. Your work matters – and grows in an environment shaped by trust and appreciation.

Health &
Wellbeing

Your health matters to us. We offer a range of programs to support physical and mental wellbeing – from ergonomic workspaces and health checks to workshops on health-related topics.

Modern Workspaces &
High-Quality Equipment

From ergonomic furniture to state-of-the-art technology, we create an inspiring environment where productivity and creativity thrive.

PODCAST
 

That text was way too long and you couldn't bother reading it? In TL;DR, we talk to our researchers about their work on cybersecurity and AI, trying to ask them all the questions that our listeners will be asking themselves about, too.

Have fun listening!

VIDEO
 

Nothing moves more than movies. Which is why we produce our own videos to showcase our research topics but also CISPA life in general. Learn more about our people, our events, and the entire CISPA universe. Moving in so many ways! 

Have fun watching!

ZINE
 

CISPA Zine: composed of 'CISPA' and 'magazine', derived from the idea of the 'fanzine'. Fanzines are small and often folded magazines created by fans for fans. Published quarterly, the CISPA Zine is for all those interested in our center. 

Have fun reading!

NO COFFEE,
NO RESEARCH

No coffee, no ideas; no ideas, no research. Therefore: no coffee, no research! In this interview series, our researchers answer the most pressing questions about IT security and artificial intelligence over a hot cup of coffee

Have fun watching!

We’re proud of the cultural diversity that our colleagues from all around the world bring to CISPA.

Currently, people from 55 countries are part of CISPA: Albania Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Cameroon Canada China Colombia Denmark Egypt Finland France Gambia Germany Greece Hungary India Indonesia Iran Israel Italy Jordan Lithuania Luxemburg Malaysia Netherlands Nepal New Zealand Nigeria Pakistan Poland Romania Russia Serbia Singapore Slovenia South Korea Spain Sudan Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia Turkey UK Ukraine USA Uzbekistan Vietnam Zimbabwe

ACADEMIA
 

Do you see your future in academia, leading to a responsible position in research or teaching? There are numerous opportunities at high-ranking academic institutions across the world. From the postdoctoral phase to a position as a senior researcher or professor – we are sure that you will make your way after acquiring state-of-the-art methods and techniques at CISPA.

PRIVATE SECTOR
 

Would you like to pursue a career in the corporate world – and perhaps even aim for a management role? CISPA supports you by facilitating workshops and providing valuable information as well as contacts to national SMEs and international industry leaders. Voluntary internships will help you gain experience and optimally prepare your entry into the private sector.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
 

You’re dreaming of starting your own company? The CISPA Founders Fellowship will help you turning your research results and IT expertise into a product or service. It allows PhD candidates and postdocs to focus on the development of their business idea for an entire year, whilst remaining CISPA employees. At our CISPA Incubator, an interdisciplinary team assists young founders with ideation, business modeling and fundraising, and provides access to our international network of research and industry contacts.

PUBLIC SECTOR
 

Would you like to use your IT expertise as the ticket to a career in the public service? There are a number of national and international public institutions – such as German federal institutes and EU authorities – that might be of interest to you. Also, positions in science management at research centers or institutes of higher education might combine your expertise with managerial and administrative responsibilities.

ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER POSITIONS

Administrative roles at CISPA support scientists by managing infrastructure, procurement, travel, HR, and more. They ensure smooth operations, organize resources, handle logistics, and assist in project coordination – making them essential to the success of every research project.

If you have any questions, just contact us at applications@cispa.de. We will put you in touch with the right people. We would be very happy to do so. Don't wait too long!