JUNIOR SCIENTIST (M/F/D) – SECURITY AND PRIVACY IN DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS

As Austria's largest research and technology organisation for applied research, we are dedicated to make substantial contributions to solving the major challenges of our time, climate change and digitisation. To achieve our goals, we rely on our specific research, development and technology competencies, which are the basis of our commitment to excellence in all areas. With our open culture of innovation and our motivated, international teams, we are working to position AIT as Austria's leading research institution at the highest international level and to make a positive contribution to the economy and society. 

Our Center for Digital Safety & Security is looking for new Ingenious Partner for our location in Vienna. In the Center for Digital Safety & Security we develop state-of-the-art information and communication technologies to ensure that our systems are highly secure and reliable in the context of comprehensive digitalisation and global networking – Hereby we focus on a variety of key technologies like Distributed IT Systems, Internet of Things, IoT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain Technologies, Quantum & Photonic Technologies, Wireless Systems (6G) and Digital solutions for crisis & disaster management. 

The research field Cyber Security within AIT’s Competence Unit for Security and Communication Technologies focuses on various aspects of security, including anomaly detection, cyber ranges, penetration testing, and cryptography. The cryptography team is conducting research in various directions, including secure communication, privacy-enhancing technologies, and long-term and post-quantum security.

JUNIOR SCIENTIST (M/F/D) – SECURITY AND PRIVACY IN DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS (LIMITED TO THREE YEARS)

WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF WRITING A PHD-THESIS

• You will become part of a European research project aiming at developing advanced solutions to protect data throughout its entire lifecycle in the context of privacy-preserving machine learning.
• Under the guidance of our team, you will contribute to the research in the design and analysis of related cryptographic protocols.
• You will develop prototypes of the designed primitives and systems.
• Your research will increase the practicability of advanced cryptographic primitives for privacy and confidentiality.
• You will support senior team members in the supervision of interns and students.
• Together with internal and external experts in the field, you will publish your scientific outcomes in top-tier journals and conferences.
• You will be able to interact with research and industrial partners on national and international levels on exciting, novel topics, allowing you to continuously enhance your own knowledge and skills.
• You will have the opportunity to present your research at international research conferences and discuss it with the cryptographic community, thereby strengthening your professional network and academic profile.

Your qualifications as an Ingenious Partner:

• Applicants are required to hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of cryptography (at least one course specializing on cryptography) is expected
• Special interest in applied research and the solution of practical problems, in particular in the areas of cryptography and information security
• High level of commitment and ability to work in a team
• Good knowledge of a programming language (e.g., C/C++, Rust, Java, Python) and software development is a plus
• Very good written and oral English skills; knowledge of German is not a requirement

What to expect: 

The minimum gross annual salary on a full-time basis (38,5 h / week) according to the collective agreement is EUR 53.578,--. The actual salary will be determined individually, based on your qualifications and experience. In addition, we offer company benefits, flexible working conditions, individual training and career opportunities. 

We also offer the opportunity for a PhD 

Through our AIT-PhD programme with 150 internationals students, conducted in collaboration with renowned universities, you will have the opportunity to conduct your PhD thesis in collaboration with our experts and our national and international project partners from industry or other research institutions. 

At AIT diversity and inclusion are of great importance. This is why we strive to inspire women to join our teams in the field of technology. We welcome applications from women, who will be given preference in case of equal qualifications after taking into account all relevant facts and circumstances of all applications. 

Please submit your application documents including your CV, cover letter and certificates, online. The review of applications starts immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology

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