Research Associate for Software Analysis

Stellenbeschreibung:

Digitization poses major challenges for society, business, and politics. In order to shape it successfully, many practice-relevant research questions of cybersecurity and privacy protection need to be addressed.
The National Research Center for Applied Cyber Security ATHENE is a research institution of the Fraunhofer Society, with the participation of the Fraunhofer Institutes SIT and IGD as well as the universities TU Darmstadt and Hochschule Darmstadt. In a hitherto unique and innovative model of cooperation between university and non-university research, ATHENE conducts cutting‑edge research for the benefit of the economy, society, and state and sets scientific impulses.
Fraunhofer SIT is one of the leading research institutions for IT security in Germany and Europe. The focus is on applied research and the development of innovative solutions for real security and data protection issues.

Be part of change

To strengthen the Testlab Mobile Security department, we are looking for motivated employees with sound knowledge in the field of IT security. Tasks include deep static software analysis using newly developed tools for native iOS apps, for example. The goal is both the detection of errors and anomalies in the examined software as well as the evaluation of software quality characteristics. Here, the focus of the work is on the application and transformation of analysis approaches to the target platforms and their practical implementation. For this, we need support from motivated employees who would like to contribute their own ideas and research new methods with us.

What you contribute

Passion for IT security
Sound knowledge or experience in the field of mobile security or classic IT security
knowledge or experience in static software analysis
Practical application experience in the field of disassemblers and debuggers
Knowledge of processor architectures, software development, compiler construction, machine languages, or assembly
Programming experience in several languages
good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken.
A university degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field

What we offer

You will work at a renowned, internationally leading institute in the field of cybersecurity.
You will work on innovative research and development projects with partners from industry, government, and other research institutions.
You will receive systematic career planning with individual qualifications as well as the opportunity to pursue a PhD.
You will work in a friendly, open, and collegial working environment with a dynamic and creative working atmosphere.
We live in a family-friendly culture with flexible working hours and the possibility to regularly work in a home office on a daily basis.
You will receive attractive performance- and success-based compensation components

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part‑time basis. 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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public‑sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance‑based variable remuneration components.

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.