7 PhD Computer Science (Logic, Security, Forensics) & 3 in Law, Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)

The Department of Computer Science and the School of Law at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invite applications for 7 PhD positions (m/f/d) (salary level 13 TV-L) in Computer Science (full time) and 3 PhD position (m/f/d) (salary level 13 TV-L) in Law (part time, 75%) within the Research Training Group 2475 "Cybercrime and Forensic Computing" funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) commencing on October 1, 2025 for PhD positions.

The Research Training Group aims to systematically analyse research questions arising from the interaction between computer science and criminal law. Some of the positions will be attached to the theoretical computer science group, with possible topics in logic, automata, and concurrency.

Applicants should have an excellent academic record, hold an MSc, LL.M. or an equivalent university degree in computer science, law or related disciplines, and have the goal to finish a PhD degree within three years.