Research Associate (m/f/d)

Research Associate (m/f/d)

Institute for Software Security

Remuneration EG 13 TV-L ID 23626WE22 Start of employment 01.01.2027 Application deadline 09.10.2026 Scope full time and fixed term until 31.12.2030

The Institute of Software Security at Hamburg University of Technology is hiring a graduate research associate to work in the area of software vulnerability localization. In particular, we are looking for an excellent PhD student to work on automated techniques for identifying, assessing, and precisely pinpointing vulnerabilities in code and scripts.The institute is located in Hamburg, a vibrant and attractive city in northern Germany, which is well connected to both national and international destinations.

YOUR TASKS

• Conducting independent and world-class research in the field of security
• Publishing your research results in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at international conferences
• Collaborating with other researchers and visiting other research institutes for academic collaborations and exchanges
• Contributing to the institute´s teaching activities, including the supervision of master´s and bachelor´s theses
• Participating in the preparation of project proposals for the acquisition of external funding

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

Completed scientific university studies (masters degree or equivalent), in particular in the subject Computer Science and Engineering or equivalent

Desired knowledge and personal skills

• Outstanding academic results and qualifications
• Excellent communicaton skills in English (both oral and written)
• Programming competence in C/C++, Java, and Python
• Knowledge and experience in Machine Learning

OUR OFFER

• Opportunities to collaborate internationally with leading scientists and companies in the field of security
• Support and guidance to pursue a doctorate as well as develop and publish your reserach ideas