Cybersecurity researcher

European Commission; Italia; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading foundation in Italy is seeking a researcher for a full-time position focused on IT security of connected systems. The role involves working on decentralized remote attestation solutions using smart contracts, collaborating with a dynamic team of engineers. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Computer or Mathematical Engineering and strong programming skills in languages such as C, RUST, and Solidity.

Servizi

Maximum of 10 days of smart working per month

Competenze

• Master's Degree or nearing completion required.
• Strong interest in acquiring new skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Mansioni

• Conduct research and development in IT security.
• Focus on trusted computing and decentralized solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Conoscenze

IT security principles

applied cryptography

smart contracts

C programming

RUST

Typescript

Solidity

GitHub

GitLab

Linux

English (C1-C2)

Formazione

Master's Degree in Computer Engineering or Mathematical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

LINKS Foundation - Leading Innovation & Knowledge for Society

Organisation/Company LINKS Foundation - Leading Innovation & Knowledge for Society Research Field Technology » Computer technology Computer science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Italy Application Deadline 8 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number #588043 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Position

The candidate will carry out research and development activities in the field of IT security of connected systems. The main research topic will be trusted computing, with a focus on decentralized remote attestation solutions using smart contracts.

The candidate will be placed in the Connected Systems & Cybersecurity research domain, in a young and dynamic working group and will have to collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams of IT engineers, telecommunications engineers and mathematical engineers. The candidate will work on projects of international importance also collaborating with companies, research centers and universities from all over Europe.

Requirements

The candidate must have, or be close to, a Master's Degree in Computer Engineering or Mathematical Engineering.

Interest and skills in the following areas are required:

• excellent knowledge of IT security principles;

• excellent knowledge of applied cryptography;

• good knowledge of the operating principles of smart contracts;

• good programming skills in the main languages: C, RUST, Typescript, Solidity;

• knowledge of versioning tools e.g. GitHub, GitLab;

• use of the Linux operating system;

• excellent knowledge of oral and written English - level C1-C2

• strong interest in acquiring new skills;

• ability to work in a team and independently, taking initiatives to ensure the achievement of project objectives and deadlines

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Computer science Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate must have, or be close to, a Master's Degree in Computer Engineering or Mathematical Engineering.

Interest and skills in the following areas are required:

• excellent knowledge of IT security principles;

• excellent knowledge of applied cryptography;

• good knowledge of the operating principles of smart contracts;

• good programming skills in the main languages: C, RUST, Typescript, Solidity;

• knowledge of versioning tools e.g. GitHub, GitLab;

• use of the Linux operating system;

• excellent knowledge of oral and written English - level C1-C2

• strong interest in acquiring new skills;

• ability to work in a team and independently, taking initiatives to ensure the achievement of project objectives and deadlines

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

· maximum of 10 days of smart working per month;

Selection process

pls indicate #588043 EURAX when applying for the position

Additional comments

Basic employment agreement conditions

· fixed-term, full-time researcher agreement (12/36 months);

· terms and conditions of employment are fixed by national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL Terziario)

· payroll scale level will be evaluated during selection process;

· Incentive Compensation Plan will follow Foundation’s policies;

· proven competencies and seniority level will be duly considered

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute LINKS Foundation - Leading Innovation and Knowledge for Society Country Italy Geofield