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Research Associate iOS Security

Job

  • Level
    Experienced
  • Location
    Darmstadt
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Field
    IT, Application, Security
  • Employment Type
    Part Time/Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Temporary employment

Job Summary

In this role, you analyze iOS applications for security vulnerabilities, perform reverse engineering, and develop automated analyses for our analysis framework, while also contributing to innovative research projects with practical relevance.

Job Technologies

Your role in the team

  • To strengthen the Mobile Security Test Lab department, we are looking for motivated employees with solid knowledge in IT security.
  • We enable onboarding into the topic of secure application development for Apple's operating system iOS.
  • The particular challenge here is the reverse engineering of applications that are already in productive use.
  • In the iOS sector, we have two main focuses.
  • On the one hand, the systematic analysis of weaknesses within the scope of industrial projects.
  • On the other hand, the development of automated analyses for the analysis framework Appicator.
  • In both areas, we need support from motivated employees who want to contribute their own ideas and collaborate with us on developing new procedures.

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Our expectations of you

Education

  • Your qualification is a completed university degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field.

Qualifications

  • In addition, you have excellent knowledge in the field of IT security, especially with mobile security.
  • You already have knowledge in software development for Apple iOS devices or are interested in gaining expertise in this area.
  • You are also experienced in reverse engineering.
  • You are proficient in both German and English, spoken and written.
  • Not least, you are interested in challenging scientific problems from theory and practice.

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What we offer

  • You are working at a renowned, internationally leading institute in the field of cybersecurity.
  • You work on innovative research and development projects with partners from industry, administration, and other research institutions.
  • You will receive a systematic career plan with personalized qualifications as well as the opportunity for promotion.
  • You work in a friendly, open, and collegial work environment with a dynamic and creative atmosphere.
  • We foster a family-friendly culture with flexible working hours and the possibility to work regularly from home on a daily basis.
  • You will receive attractive performance- and success-based compensation components.
  • The position is initially limited to 2 years.
  • A long-term employment is desired.
  • The weekly working hours amount to 39 hours.
  • The position can also be filled on a part-time basis.
  • People with severe disabilities will be given preference in hiring if they are equally qualified.
  • Employment, compensation, and social benefits are based on the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD).
  • Additionally, Fraunhofer may grant performance- and success-based variable compensation components.

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Benefits

Health, Fitness & Fun

Work-Life-Integration

Topics You Will Work On

Job Locations

  • Location Darmstadt

    Hessen

    Germany

About Your Employer

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.

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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    3.7
  • Culture

    3.5
  • Workingconditions

    4.2
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Location
Darmstadt
Working Model
Hybrid, Onsite
Diversity
Open for all genders

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