W3 Chair for System Security (formerly Ahmad Sadeghi)

25.08.2010 - Eva Kolb

The position of Chair of System Security (formerly Prof. Ahmad Sadeghi) has become vacant. It is integrated in the Horst Görtz Institute for IT-Security, one of the the leading university-based research centres in this field. The future occupant is supposed to represent the department in this field in research and teaching. His/her scientific work will focus on one or more of the key research areas: operating system security; security in distributed systems; cryptography (protocols and algorithms). International visibility through publications and projects, substantial experience with external research funding are expected. A high level of commitment in teaching and the willingness to participate in interdisciplinary academic work are also expected.

New Managing Director at the Horst Görtz Institute

08.07.2010 - Yvonne Roehrle-Schetz

During the last assembly of the board of directors Prof. Dr. Christof Paar has been elected next Managing Director of the Horst Görtz Institute. The vote was unanimous. He assumes office on 1 July succeeding Prof. Dr. Jörg Schwenk. Professor Paar joined the Ruhr-University Bochum in the winter term 2001/02 becoming Head of the Department of Embedded Security. Already from 2004 - 2007 the Institute was managed successfully under Professor Paar's direction

Successful Job Fair 2010

01.07.2010 - Yvonne Roehrle-Schetz

This year’s Job Fair 2010 - with 26 renowned companies the biggest so far - was once again promoting interaction and exchange of information between IT-students and recruiters. Neither the start of the FIFA world cup, nor summerly temperatures could prevent about 150 IT-students and graduates, as well as some sixth formers and students from other areas from attending the 3. Job Fair. The morning was reserved for short presentations introducing the exhibiting companies. In the afternoon recruiters and students exchanged information on a personal level. The afternoon programme also included more detailed portrayals of some companies and talks of several alumni reporting about the beginnig of their professional careers. As in former years the career service was present, so that students were able to discuss their application dossiers and seek advice. The Job Fair ended with a gathering of the alumni in Bermuda Triangle. The whole event ran smoothly, and the initial feedback was very positive, which means that the Job Fair 2010 was again a success.

In order to replicate this success, please make a note of the next Job Fair: 27 May 2011

Assistant Professor (Juniorprofessor) for Secure Hardware

17.05.2010 - Yvonne Roehrle-Schetz

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Information Sciences of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor (Juniorprofessor) for Secure Hardware. The position is integrated in the Horst Görtz Institute for IT-Security. The successful candidate will have a strong research record in the field of hardware and security. The research interests should include one or more of the following areas: Highly Efficient Cryptographic Implementations; Reverse Engineering of Hardware and Software; Physical Security; Lightweight Cryptography. International visibility through publications and first experiences with externally funded projects and/or industry experience are an advantage. In addition to research, contributing to the department’s teaching offerings is expected. Further information can be obtained from the faculty’s deanery: Phone: +49 234 32 25666, E-Mail: dekanat-ei@ ruhr-uni-bochum.de) or http://zeit.academics.de/jobs/w1_juniorprofessur_fuer_sichere_hardware_49405.html

New Scientific Coordinator appointed at HGI

17.05.2010 - Yvonne Roehrle-Schetz

Ms Dipl.-Math. Anja Nuss has been appointed to Scientific Coordinator of the Horst Görtz Institute for IT-Security (HGI) at the Ruhr-University Bochum. She replaces Dr. Christopher Wolf. Ms Nuß has been studying Mathematics and Computer Science in Münster, Tübingen and Wellington (NZ). The title of her PhD-Thesis is “Non-Abelian Groups in Public Key-Cryptosystems". Ms Nuß will be responsible for the Institute's public relations and organization, as well as for conducting strategically important projects.