Research Associate (m/f/d) at the Institute of Software Security

Research Associate (m/f/d) Institute for [Software Security](https://www.tuhh.de/softsec/homepage) Remuneration EG 13 [TV-L](https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/c/t/rechner/tv-l/allg?id=tv-l-2026&matrix=1)[](https://t1p.de/wn3d9) ID17626WE22 Start of employment 01.10.2026 Application deadline **11.08.2026** Scope fulltime and fixed term until 30.09.2029 The Institute of Software Security at Hamburg University of Technology is hiring a graduate research associate to work in the area of software vulnerability localization. In particular, we are looking for an excellent PhD student to work on automated techniques for identifying, assessing, and precisely pinpointing vulnerabilities in code and scripts. The prospective PhD student will work under the supervision of Prof. Riccardo Scandariato, who is a dedicated and passionate supervisor. Prof. Scandariato is commited to leading his students on a path to academic excellence while keeping a keen eye on their work-life balance. The working language at the institute is English. The institute is located in Hamburg, a vibrant and attractive city in northern Germany, which is well connected to both national and international destinations. YOUR TASKS - Conducting independent and world-class research in the field of security - Publishing your research results in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at international conferences - Collaborating with other researchers and visiting other research institutes for academic collaborations and exchanges - Contributing to the institute´s teaching activities, including the supervision of master´s and bachelor´s theses - Participating in the preparation of project proposals for the acquisition of external funding YOUR PROFILE Requirements - Completed scientific university studies (masters degree or equivalent), in particular in the subject Computer Science or equivalent # Desired knowledge and personal skills - Outstanding academic results and qualifications - Excellent communicaton skills in English (both oral and written) - Programming competence in C/C++, Java, and Python - Knowledge and experience in Machine Learning # OUR OFFER - Close supervision and strong support for PhD completion - Opportunities to collaborate internationally with leading scientists and companies in the field of security - Support and guidance to develop and publish your reserach ideas - All inclusive environment that welcomes cultural and gender diversity - Flexible working conditions - 30-day vacation per year # At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions. With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction. Note regarding the Standard Enquiry under Section 34a of the Hamburg Security Clearance Act: The department will submit an enquiry to the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution regarding any information it holds on the person selected in the recruitment process, provided that the legal requirements are met ([information on the Standard Inquiry](https://www.hamburg.de/go/1192220) and [data protection notices](https://www.hamburg.de/go/1192218)). # For further information please contact Prof. Riccardo Scandariato, Tel.-Nr. +49 40 30601 5000, Email: [riccardo.scandariato@tuhh.de.](mailto:riccardo.scandariato@tuhh.de) We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity or social background. The TU Hamburg stands for [equal opportunities](https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/tu-hamburg/struktur/personalrat-und-interessensvertretungen/gleichstellungsreferat) as well as [appreciative and respectful cooperation. Notice for severely disabled persons and people with equal status.](https://www.tuhh.de/gutes-miteinander/startseite/vereinbarung-miteinander) Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof of completed training and/or university degree, job references or certificates of employment) via the online application system exclusively.