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# Research Associate for Software Analysis

- **Company:** Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
- **Location:** Darmstadt, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Program Analysis, Mobile Security, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.fraunhofer.de/job/Darmstadt-Research-Associate-for-Software-Analysis-64295/887695401/

## About the Role

* Passion for IT security
 * Sound knowledge or experience in the field of mobile security or classic IT security
 * knowledge or experience in static software analysis
 * Practical application experience in the field of disassemblers and debuggers
 * Knowledge of processor architectures, software development, compiler construction, machine languages, or assembly
 * Programming experience in several languages
 * good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken.
 * A university degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field

## Description

* You will work at a renowned, internationally leading institute in the field of cybersecurity.
 * You will work on innovative research and development projects with partners from industry, government, and other research institutions.
 * You will receive systematic career planning with individual qualifications as well as the opportunity to pursue a PhD.
 * You will work in a friendly, open, and collegial working environment with a dynamic and creative working atmosphere.
 * We live in a family-friendly culture with flexible working hours and the possibility to regularly work in a home office on a daily basis.
 * You will receive attractive performance- and success-based compensation components

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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable - for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. 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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