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Postdoctoral Position in Systems and Hardware Security at ETH Zürich ETH Zürich in Switzerland

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

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Postdoctoral full-time temporary position at ETH Zürich. The post does not state a stipend amount or explicit funding package; it mentions standard ETH benefits such as public transport season tickets, car sharing, sports facilities, childcare, and pension benefits.

Deadline

Dec 15, 2026

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Switzerland

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ETH Zürich

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Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
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Postdoctoral position in Systems and Hardware Security at ETH Zürich, Switzerland.

The Computer Security Group in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering is recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on systems security and hardware security. Research topics mentioned include hardware design security, microarchitectural security, and DRAM security, with a strong emphasis on building novel analysis techniques, uncovering attack surfaces, and designing protective systems.

The role is full-time and temporary. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with PhD students, help establish a new research direction in the group, and contribute to teaching and supervision. The post is especially suitable for someone aiming to strengthen their CV and gain leadership experience for a future faculty or industry position.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should already have obtained or be close to obtaining a PhD in computer science or electrical engineering from a reputable university. Candidates with PhD work in computer systems or hardware design who want to move into security are also encouraged to apply. A strong publication record in top systems security venues, strong writing and communication skills, and interest in supervision/education are expected.

Application deadline: 15 December 2026, 22:59 UTC. Apply online only via the application portal; email and postal applications will not be considered. Required documents include a statement of interest, CV with publication list, names and email addresses of your PhD supervisor, and at least two referees for reference letters.

Contact: Prof. Kaveh Razavi ([email protected]).

Funding details

Postdoctoral full-time temporary position at ETH Zürich. The post does not state a stipend amount or explicit funding package; it mentions standard ETH benefits such as public transport season tickets, car sharing, sports facilities, childcare, and pension benefits.

What's required

Applicants should already have obtained or be close to obtaining a PhD in computer science or electrical engineering from a reputable university. The ideal candidate should have a strong publication record in top systems security venues, strong writing and communication skills, and experience or interest in supervision and education. Applicants with PhD work in computer systems or hardware design who want to switch to security are also considered.

How to apply

Apply online through the ETH Zürich application portal only. Submit a statement of interest, CV with publication list, names and email addresses of your PhD supervisor, and at least two referees for reference letters. Do not apply by email or postal mail.

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