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 communication skills in English (German language skills are a plus but not necessary).

What we offer

• Excellent laboratory equipment.
• Innovative working environment.
• Collaboration with industry partners.
• Comprehensive support & guidance.
• Future-oriented learning opportunities.
• Doctorate in engineering and information science.
• Home office & 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 strive to increase the number of employed women and therefore particularly welcome applications from women (Article 7(3) BayGIG).

Contact

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

We look forward to you!