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Research Assistant - Software Security & Program Analysis(m/w/x)

Darmstadt, Heilbronn
Full-time, Part-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced

Developing and evaluating methods for software vulnerability detection, analysis, and verification in application-oriented security research, with academic and industry partners. Master's degree in Computer Science or IT Security and very good Java/C++ programming skills required. Doctoral project support provided.

Requirements

  • Completed university degree (master's) in computer science, IT security, or related discipline
  • Strong interest in software security, program analysis, and security research with focus on software-driven systems
  • Very good programming skills (Java, C/C++) with code-level security focus
  • Experience or interest in static/dynamic program analysis, fuzzing, pentesting, exploit analysis, vulnerability research, risk/threat modeling, code reviews, or penetration testing
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills

Tasks

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

Work Experience

approx. 1 - 4 years

Education

Master's degree

Languages

GermanBusiness FluentEnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

JavaC/C++

Benefits

Bonuses & Incentives

  • Performance-based variable remuneration

Learning & Development

  • Scientific and professional development support

Other Benefits

  • Doctoral project support
  • Capital-forming benefits

Informal Culture

  • Friendly, open, and collegial working environment
  • Dynamic and creative working atmosphere

Family Support

  • Family-friendly work culture
  • Support services through pme family service

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working conditions
  • Various working time models
  • Flexible working locations
  • Flexible working hours
  • Mobile working

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Job ticket subsidy

Retirement Plans

  • Company pension plan
  • Deferred compensation

Parking & Commuter Benefits

  • Convenient location
  • Free parking
  • Preferential EV charging conditions
  • Centrally located office in Heilbronn

Sustainability Focus

  • Efficient EV charging infrastructure
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