Company Description

The Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT is a leading applied research institute in IT Security. As a member of ATHENE, the National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity, Fraunhofer SIT contributes to the state of the art in IT security. In addition to publishing research papers, we apply research results for immediate use in industrial and govermental applications.

Our parent organization, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32,000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros. 

Role Description

Many successful attacks on IT systems are based on exploiting vulnerabilities in software. Systematically finding and closing these gaps before any damage can be done is therefore one of the major IT security challenges for the future. We are researching automated methods for the detection and verification of vulnerabilities. Become part of an ambitious team that works on a diverse range of projects, both in research and on behalf of customers, covering a wide range of topics. With us, you can conduct and publish scientific research as well as work on practical real-world issues. With us, research results do not disappear in a drawer but are applied at well-known companies.

Qualifications

• A university degree in computer science, IT security, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of IT security / software security
• Sound programming skills in Java and/or C/C++, skills in software development and debugging
• Experience in static and dynamic program analysis (lectures on compiler construction, code analysis, knowledge of assembler, etc.) as well as software engineering are an advantage, but can also be acquired after joining
• Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken. German language skills are helpful for some projects, but not a must.

What we offer

• You will work at a renowned, internationally leading institute in the field of cyber security (location: Darmstadt or Germany-wide)
• Opportunity for doctoral studies or further scientific development
• Qualification opportunities for a career in both academia and industry
• Modern workplace including access to a powerful AI cluster or high-performance compute servers for scientific evaluations
• Collegial, dynamic working environment in a creative atmosphere
• We live in a family-friendly culture with flexible working hours and the possibility to work completely remotely upon agreement.

The fine print

The weekly working time is 39 hours. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

Office spaces are available in Darmstadt as well as Heilbronn. Highly flexible remote hybrid work options are possible upon agreement.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Apply online

https://jobs.fraunhofer.de/job/Darmstadt-Research-Associate-for-Secure-Software-Engineering-64295/887698201/?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic