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Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in im Bereich Usable Security und menschzentrierte KI

Siegen, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-11

Core

Conduct user and requirement studies on Usable Security and Human Factors in security-critical contexts like KRITIS control centers and authorities, focusing on AI-driven social engineering and human-centered Explainable AI.

Role type

Research Associate (Usable Security & Human-Centered AI)

Builds

Scientific publications, presentations, and research insights on security awareness and training.

Domain

Academic Research / Cybersecurity / Human-Computer Interaction

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Empirical research planning and execution, Qualitative and quantitative user studies, Usable Security, Social Engineering analysis, Human-Centered AI design, Explainable AI (XAI), Interface prototyping, Experimental behavioral research

Preferred skills

Machine Learning (ML), Scientific publication experience, C1 German language proficiency

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Conduct user and requirement studies via interviews, workplace studies, and co-design workshops; Analyze decision processes and user needs regarding digital threats and AI security systems; Design and evaluate human-centered Explainable AI approaches and interactive decision aids; Develop and evaluate AI-driven security awareness and training programs.

Seniority

Junior Researcher (Master's level, promotion-track)