Research Associate in Cybersecurity of Energy Systems in Heilbronn

Fraunhofer SIT is currently offering several positions for research assistants in the field of applied cybersecurity research at its new location in Heilbronn, particularly in the area of cybersecurity for energy systems and infrastructures, and is seeking suitable candidates. Heilbronn is one of the locations in Germany that is currently developing most dynamically in the fields of innovation, technology development, and science. On the local education campus, various university and non-university research and development institutions are working together in a unique collaboration and a state-of-the-art environment to develop the data-based technologies and smart applications of tomorrow. The Fraunhofer Society has established eight research and innovation centers in Heilbronn, including one on cybersecurity as the new location of the Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology, headquartered in Darmstadt, or Fraunhofer SIT for short. Cybersecurity is the key to the digitalization of the economy, society, and government. Without adequate cybersecurity, digitalization will not succeed. The protection of critical infrastructures such as energy systems and infrastructures in the context of decentralized energy generation and distribution is of particular importance here. Fraunhofer SIT is one of the world's leading research institutions for cybersecurity and privacy protection. The institute is one of the driving forces behind the international IT security landscape and is the largest contributor to the National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity ATHENE, the largest research center for cybersecurity research of its kind in Europe and an essential part of Germany's cybersecurity architecture. Fraunhofer SIT and ATHENE address key security challenges and conduct applied research and development at the highest international level. The staff at the new Heilbronn location will work closely with the cybersecurity experts already working at ATHENE to protect critical infrastructures such as those in the energy sector. The job advertisement is aimed at people with or without professional experience who want to further their careers in a field that offers great challenges and excellent future prospects, and who want to gain further qualifications in a highly specialized environment under outstanding conditions.