The System Security Research Group is looking for a
student assistant or student assistant with a bachelor's degree (f/m/d)
to support ongoing research and tool development for a research project on the security of XML parsers.
The goal of the project is to finalize an ongoing research project; if everything goes according to plan, the project will be finalized by collaboratively writing a paper based on the results.
Your responsibilities
- Extension of existing analysis tools
- Deployment and application of research tools to acquire research results
- Analysis and interpretation of research results
- Possibly writing the paper in close collaboration with me
Your profile
- Advanced bachelor's / beginning master's degree in computer science
- Good to excellent programming skills in Python
- Prior knowledge of XML, XML Attacks, and XML Signatures
- Prior knowledge of Docker and automated testing
- Independent, careful working style and reliability
- Excellent English or German language skills for communication, English for the paper (if it comes to that)
Details
- Scope of employment: 1 year, 8–12 hours per week (per agreement)
- Flexible working hours
- Start date: As soon as possible
If you are interested, please contact us with your current transcript and, if applicable, references to previous programming experience/projects!
Bewerbungen von Frauen sind ausdrücklich erwünscht und werden gem. LGG bei gleicher Eignung, Befähigung und fachlicher Leistung bevorzugt berücksichtigt, sofern nicht in der Person eines Mitbewerbers liegende Gründe überwiegen. Ebenso ist die Bewerbung geeigneter Schwerbehinderter und Gleichgestellter im Sinne des Sozialgesetzbuches Neuntes Buch (SGB IX) erwünscht.
English translation for convenience only:
Applications from women are expressly welcome and will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the LGG (State Equal Opportunities Act) if they have the same qualifications, skills, and professional performance, unless reasons relating to a male competitor prevail. Applications from suitable severely disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of the Social Security Code, Book IX (SGB IX) are also welcome.
