Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is seeking a Research Associate to join its Fraunhofer SIT institute at the new Heilbronn location. This position focuses on applied research and development in cybersecurity and data protection, working to translate scientific insights into practical, real-world solutions.
What You'll Do
- Conduct research and development projects in cybersecurity and data protection.
- Collaborate closely with leading companies and public institutions in the region.
- Work with internationally renowned scientists.
- Contribute to the transfer of research results into real-world applications.
- Publish findings and present at international conferences.
- Support the acquisition and implementation of national and international research projects.
What We're Looking For
- A PhD or master's degree in computer science or a related field with above-average grades.
- Extensive knowledge, keen interest, and ideally practical experience in cybersecurity or data protection.
- Willingness to take on new challenges, strong analytical thinking, and a solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
Team & Environment
You will work closely with cybersecurity experts at ATHENE and specialists from related fields within the Heilbronn location.
Benefits & Compensation
- Opportunities for professional qualification, including the option to pursue a doctorate in cybersecurity topics.
- Collaboration at a renowned, internationally leading cybersecurity institute.
- A friendly, open, and collegial environment with a dynamic and creative atmosphere.
- Family-friendly culture with flexible working models (flexible hours, mobile working, subsidies for transport, support for career-family balance).
- Company pension plan, capital-forming benefits, and deferred compensation.
- Appointment and remuneration based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD), with possible performance-based variable components.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Heilbronn.
We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation, and identity.
