Junior Scientist

As **Austria's largest research and technology organisation for applied research**, we are dedicated to make substantial contributions to solving the major challenges of our time, climate change and digitalisation. To achieve our goals, we rely on our specific research, development and technology competencies, which are the basis of our commitment to excellence in all areas. With our open culture of innovation and our motivated, international teams, we are working to position AIT as Austria's leading research institution at the highest international level and to make a positive contribution to the economy and society. Our **Center for Digital Safety & Security** is looking for new Ingenious Partner for our location in **Vienna**. Our experts from the Center for Digital Safety & Security are developing state-of-the-art information and communication technologies to ensure that our systems are highly secure and reliable in the context of comprehensive digitalisation and global networking - Hereby we focus on a variety of key technologies like Distributed IT Systems, Internet of Things, IoT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain Technologies, Quantum & Photonic Technologies, Wireless Systems (6G) and Digital solutions for crisis & disaster management. Our **Cyber Security** Research Field, part of the Competence Unit "Security and Communication Technologies", specialises in applied research for digital security and is a pioneer in developing highly innovative concepts, algorithms and systems for anomaly detection, cyber threat intelligence, penetration testing and cryptography. Through our groundbreaking technologies we are simulating modern ICT and OT infrastructures as well as cyber-attacks, which serve as a basis for conducting cyber exercises with the aim of helping companies to increase the resilience of their critical infrastructures. JUNIOR SCIENTIST (F/M/D) FOR COLLABORATIVE SYSTEMS IN CYBER SECURITY CENTER FOR DIGITAL SAFETY & SECURITY - You will actively participate in the development and implementation of cyber ranges, simulating security risks and cyber-attacks to enhance the preparedness and resilience of our systems. - You will leverage your strong background in knowledge engineering to design and implement advanced techniques for managing information and structuring data in complex IT systems. - You will utilize semantic technologies, particularly in the areas of information management and knowledge representation, to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of data-driven processes. - You will contribute to cutting-edge research, ideally in the fields of workflow technologies, knowledge engineering, or related disciplines, further establishing yourself as a thought leader in the industry. - You will model and design secure system architectures, focusing on cyber security challenges, to ensure robust protection against evolving threats. - You will help organizing workshops and presenting research outcomes to internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and driving innovation. **Your qualifications as an Ingenious Partner**: - Completed Bachelor studies in the field of Computer Science / Business Informatics or an equivalent qualification - Broad cyber security expertise, including risk management approaches, threat modelling concepts, security standards, frameworks and governance models - Proven knowledge of workflow systems and process engineering - Programming skills, for instance in Python or a similar language - Know-how in hacking tools, as well as web and developer tools is an advantage - Ability to work in a team, high commitment, interest, and willingness to learn new technologies - Good German language skills (C1+), good English language skills **What to expect**: - The minimum gross annual salary on a full-time basis (38,5 h / week) according to the collective agreement is EUR 55.720,-. The actual salary will be determined individually, based on your qualifications and experience. In addition, we offer company benefits, flexible working conditions, individual training and career opportunities.