Senior Researcher (m/f/d) Automotive Cybersecurity

Be part of our team

Senior Researcher (m/f/d) Automotive Cybersecurity

in the research group "Security in Mobility" in the CARISSMA Institute of Electric, Connected, and Secure Mobility

Electromobility? Road safety? The CARISSMA Institute of Electric, Connected and Secure Mobility (C-ECOS) focuses on safe electromobility and accident analysis, Car2X communication in connection with intelligent transport systems and cyber-physical systems as well as automotive IT security. Join our team and make the mobility of the future safer with us!

Your tasks

Research and Development in the area of automotive cybersecurity: Conduct advanced research on cybersecurity solutions tailored to the automotive industry, including Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA), design of security controls, design of test concepts, and penetration testing
Mentorship and Supervision: Mentor and coordinate junior researchers and graduate students, providing guidance on cybersecurity research methodologies and techniques relevant to automotive applications.
Research Grants: Preparing research proposals and grant applications to secure funding for cybersecurity projects.
Cooperation with other research groups: Work closely with other research groups in the research center CARISSMA and in the AI research center AImotion, e.g., on the topics of accident research/automotive forensics or AI for cybersecurity and security of AI.

Your profile

Master (and preferably PhD) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field with a focus on cybersecurity for embedded or automotive systems
Technical experience in automotive cybersecurity, embedded cybersecurity, or a similar field.
Experience in Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA), e.g., ISO 21434
Hands-on-experience in embedded systems
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
A track record of publications that demonstrates the ability to publish in high-quality peer-reviewed conferences or journals in cybersecurity
Project management skills
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English (German language skills are a plus but not necessary).

Contact

ANR 1679

please feel free to contact
Lorena Peter
karriere@thi.de
+49 841 9348-5113

We look forward to you!

What we offer

excellent labratory equipment

innovative working environment
collaboration with industry partners

comprehensive support & guidance

future oriented learning opportunities

doctorate in engineering and information science
homeoffice & mobile working
flexible working hours
canteen & restaurant

Good connections &
central location

Short info

Contract

40 h/week

Duration

until 31.12.2028

Payment

TV-L EG 14

Location

Ingolstadt

Application until

07.01.2025

Good to know

In general, our positions are available on a part-time basis. Severely disabled applicants are given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification. We are striven to increase the number of employed women and therefore particularly welcoming towards applications from women (Article 7(3) BayGIG).

Kontakt

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please feel free to contact
Lorena Peter
karriere@thi.de
+49 841 9348-5113

We look forward to you!

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