Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Location
- Darmstadt
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Job Field
- IT, Security, Test/QA
- Employment Type
- Part Time/Full Time
- Contract Type
- Temporary employment
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop methods for detecting and fixing software vulnerabilities, conduct code reviews and penetration tests, and present research findings at conferences.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Participation in applied research projects in the field of software security in collaboration with our partners in academic institutions, industry, and public administration.
- Development and scientific evaluation of new methods for the detection, analysis, verification, and remediation of software vulnerabilities.
- Research on novel methods of static and dynamic program analysis, including fuzzing and the use of AI techniques for vulnerability detection.
- Security analyses of real software systems, including: code reviews, penetration tests, and security assessments, risk and threat analyses.
- Participation in publicly funded research projects as well as industry collaborations.
- Preparation of project reports and scientific publications.
- Presentation of research findings at national and international professional conferences.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed university degree (Master's) in Computer Science, IT Security, or a related discipline.
Qualifications
- Strong interest in software security, program analysis, and security research with a focus on software-driven systems.
- Excellent programming skills (e.g., Java, C/C++), with a particular focus on code-level security.
- Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken.
Experience
- Experience in 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.
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What we offer
- Participation in a renowned, internationally leading institute in the field of cybersecurity.
- Friendly, open, and collegial work environment with a dynamic and creative work atmosphere.
- Family-friendly work culture with flexible working conditions (various working time models, location- and time-flexible working, flexible work arrangements - including the possibility to work mobile within the EU on a case-by-case basis according to company policies, subsidy for the job ticket, support services through the pmeFamily Service, etc.).
- Company pension scheme, asset-building benefits, salary conversion.
- Conveniently located (within walking distance of Darmstadt Main Station in about 10 minutes), free parking spaces and high-performance charging infrastructure for electric vehicles with preferential conditions for employees, or alternatively a central office in Heilbronn.
- The position is initially limited to two years. A long-term collaboration is desired.
- The weekly working hours amount to 39 hours. The position can also be filled part-time. Employment, compensation, and social benefits are based on the collective agreement for public service (TVöD). Additionally, Fraunhofer may grant performance- and success-related variable components of remuneration.
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About Your Employer
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
The Fraunhofer Society is the largest organization for applied research in Europe. We align our research fields with people's needs: health, safety, communication, mobility, energy and the environment. We are creative and design technology. We design products, improve processes and open up new avenues.
Description
- Company Size
- 250+ Employees
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Science, Research
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(1 Review)3.5
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3.5
Research Associate - Software Security and Program Analysis
- Location
- Darmstadt
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
