Lead Scientist – Model-Based Cybersecurity & Threat Analysis

AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH

Wien

Hybrid

EUR 61,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna seeks a Scientist (f/m/d) – Model-Based Cybersecurity Risk Analysis to co-coordinate research proposals and lead work packages within the ThreatGet team. You will shape method development, liaise with partners, and translate results into platform concepts for automotive and industrial systems.

We value MSc/PhD backgrounds, experience in writing competitive proposals, risk assessment, and publications.

Qualifications

Completed studies (at least MSc) in computer science or a related field; PhD or equivalent research experience is an advantage.
Experience in preparing competitive research proposals and delivering collaborative research projects, with the ability to take increasing responsibility for tasks, work packages and partner coordination.
Insight into industrial needs, ideally through industry-facing projects or contacts.
Experience in cybersecurity risk assessment or threat modelling and familiarity with relevant standards and regulation (e.g. ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 62443, CRA) are an advantage.
Scientific publications or an industrial project track record are an advantage.
You bring the scientific and technical expertise to work independently on complex research challenges and are ready to take responsibility for research activities, project tasks and technical contributions.
High level of commitment and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent English skills (spoken & written); German is an advantage

Responsibilities

Co-coordinate AIT's research proposals for national and European funding programmes (Horizon Europe, Chips JU, FFG).
Shape our contributions, draft technical sections, plan effort and budgets, and liaise with consortium partners.
Take on tasks and work package lead roles in running projects, including deliverables, reporting and partner coordination.
Contribute to the method development of ThreatGet, AIT's model-based threat analysis and risk assessment platform used in automotive and industrial systems.
Translate project results and industrial needs into concepts for the development team.
Publish results and contribute to scientific and standardisation activities.
Help shape new research directions, such as threat analysis for AI-enabled systems.
Contribute to shaping the group's research and project strategy and develop ideas for new research directions and projects.