Head of a scientific department in the field of Cyberphysical Systems Security
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.0 billion euros.
Fraunhofer SIT is one of the leading research institutions for IT security in Germany and Europe. The focus is on applied research and the development of innovative solutions for real security and data protection issues of our time. The progress of science and the publication of our results at top conferences are just as much a focus as is the transfer of our results to industry, government and society. The institute is part of the National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity ATHENE, the largest research center for cybersecurity in Europe, and is closely linked to the two partner universities Technische Universität Darmstadt and Goethe University Frankfurt.
We are looking for a dynamic leader to head a research department in the field of cyberphysical systems security at the Institute's headquarters in Darmstadt. The position offers the opportunity to independently shape the research work of the Institute and ATHENE in this area and to build and lead a research team. In addition to research, it is also possible to participate independently in teaching at the Institute's two partner universities. The department head is responsible for setting priorities and developing the department's specialist strategy. Current projects of the institute, which are to be continued in the department, are in the areas of hardware security and trusted computing, security in the application areas of mobility, energy systems and production. The institute has an extensive hardware laboratory, which can be expanded if necessary.
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The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
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Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT
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