Research Assistant - Software Security & Program Analysis

About the Position

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. The National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity ATHENE, a joint institution of the Fraunhofer Society with the participation of Fraunhofer SIT, Fraunhofer IGD, TU Darmstadt, and Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, is seeking a Research Assistant - Software Security & Program Analysis. This role is pivotal in advancing software security through applied research and innovative methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on applied research projects in software security with academic institutions, industry, and public administration.
• Develop and scientifically evaluate new methods for detecting, analyzing, verifying, and fixing software vulnerabilities.
• Research novel methods of static and dynamic program analysis, including fuzzing and AI methods for vulnerability detection.
• Conduct security analyses of real software systems, including code reviews, penetration tests, security assessments, risk, and threat analyses.
• Participate in publicly funded research projects and industry collaborations.
• Prepare project reports and scientific publications.
• Present research results at national and international conferences.

Requirements

• Completed university degree (master's) in computer science, IT security, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in software security, program analysis, and security research with a focus on software-driven systems.
• Very good programming skills (e.g., Java, C/C++), with a particular focus on code-level security.
• Experience or interest in one or more of the following areas:
  • Static/dynamic program analysis, fuzzing
  • Pentesting, exploit analysis, vulnerability research
  • Risk/threat modeling
  • Code reviews and penetration testing
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills.

We Offer

• Collaboration at a renowned, internationally leading institute in the field of cybersecurity.
• Support for your own scientific and professional development in the field of software security, including support for a doctoral project.
• Friendly, open, and collegial working environment with a dynamic and creative working atmosphere.
• Family-friendly work culture with flexible working conditions (various working time models, flexible working locations and hours, mobile working, job ticket subsidy, support services through the pme family service, etc.).
• Company pension plan, capital-forming benefits, deferred compensation.
• Conveniently located (Darmstadt main station within walking distance in approx. 10 minutes), free parking, and efficient charging infrastructure for electric vehicles with preferential conditions for employees, alternatively a centrally located office in Heilbronn.

About the Company

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

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Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

Requisition Number: 4224

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