[Soot-list] Research Assistants in Static Analysis / Secure Software Engineering

[Bodden, Eric]

Dear all,

we are currently looking to fill a number of positions for Research Assistants in the field of Secure Software Engineering. These are PhD and PostDoc positions at Fraunhofer SIT where we are looking into developing a novel framework for automated security code analyses. If you are experienced in this area we definitely encourage you to apply!

English Version: https://www.sit.fraunhofer.de/en/career/jobs/details/job-offer/sit-2013-22/
German Version: https://www.sit.fraunhofer.de/de/jobs/stellen/details/job-offer/sit-2013-17/

Research Assistant in the Field of Secure Software Engineering

Code: SIT-2013-22

The Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology (SIT) is at the forefront of German and European research and development in the field of IT security. We focus on researching and developing innovative solutions to concrete problems regarding security and data protection. Our institute has numerous collaborations spanning all sectors, and has partners in industry, civil administration and academia.
The Secure Software Engineering division of Fraunhofer SIT, in conjunction with its partners, is primarily concerned with the following question of how one can construct software systems that fulfill their security requirements by design. This problem is being addressed through the development of methods and tools that automate the detection of vulnerabilities in software systems using code analysis, as well as through the creation of measures that can be integrated into established, and in particular, agile development life cycles. 

Fraunhofer SIT is an active member of two internationally-renowned centers for research and development, namely CASED (Center for Advanced Security Research Darmstadt) and EC-SPRIDE (European Center for Security and Privacy by Design). 

To strenghten and to staff our new topics we are seeking a 
Research Assistant in the Field of Secure Software Engineering

Description:
You will become a member of the Secure Software Engineering team, which at the moment is primarily focused on creating supporting tools for conducting security analysis of Java, Android and C programs. As a member of this team, your important contribution will center on application-oriented research, devising fully-automated code analysis techniques for finding security holes. Crucially, such techniques must be precise, and a significant part of the work will focus on avoiding false warnings. In addition, these techniques should produce outputs that can be easily interpreted by developers, for instance within development environments. You will work on innovative research and development projects, developed in close collaboration with industrial partners from renowned German and international software development companies, as well as from the civil administration and other research facilities. 
The position is based in Darmstadt. We actively support our researchers in obtaining a doctoral degree at Technische Universität Darmstadt.

Requirements:
Candidates must have completed their Diplom/Master’s or Ph.D. in computer science or a related field. In addition, the candidate should have a well-founded knowledge of the subject of software engineering and/or IT security. The candidate should be interested in challenging, scientific problems with practical relevance. The candidate should be self-motivated and dedicated, and able to work with minimal supervision. He or she must be able to coordinate and manage projects, and must also be able to work efficiently on both conceptual and practical tasks. 
The candidate should thrive in a team environment, and should have a command of German and English, both in their spoken and written forms. Applicants with only basic German skills will have to agree to improve their skills through intensive language classes. In addition, he or she should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

	• Static code analysis
	• Code generation and transformation
	• Design of integrated development environments
	• Reverse engineering and code reviewing
	• White hat hacking

Additional Information: 
Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).
The working time is 39 hours per week, part time is also possible. 
The position is initilly limited for 2 years.
In case of identical qualifications, preference will be given to severely disabled candidates.
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is committed to providing equal career opportunities for men and women.
This vacancy is also available on a part-time basis.



Best wishes,
Eric
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Prof. Eric Bodden, Ph.D., http://sse.ec-spride.de/ http://bodden.de/
Head of Secure Software Engineering  at Fraunhofer SIT, TU Darmstadt and EC SPRIDE
Tel: +49 6151 16-75422    Fax: +49 6151 16-72051
Room 3.2.14, Mornewegstr. 30, 64293 Darmstadt