Cybersecurity Engineer developing solutions for complex security challenges protecting data and networks. Implementing next generation security solutions for government and commercial clients in hands - on roles.
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Hybrid Master's Thesis – Identity Management for AI Agents, Security & Transparency in Data Spaces
Posted 6 months ago
About the role
- Master's thesis focusing on identity management for AI agents in data spaces at Fraunhofer ISST. Engage in cutting-edge research with industry partners at the forefront of digitalization in Germany and Europe.
Responsibilities
- You will investigate how AI agents are currently deployed in industrial environments.
- You will develop a concept to make the use of AI agents in data spaces trustworthy through the use of decentralized identity technologies.
- You will evaluate your concept against key criteria such as scalability, interoperability, and resilience.
- You will implement your solution as an initial demonstrator prototype to demonstrate the practical feasibility of your ideas.
Requirements
- Enrollment in a Master's program in Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, Business Informatics, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a comparable field
- Strong programming skills in at least one common programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Rust, Go)
- Interest in innovative technologies, data-driven solutions, and applied research in trustworthy AI, AI agents, and identity management (SSI)
- A team-oriented, careful, and self-directed working style and the ability to conduct independent, scientific work
- Good German and English skills, both written and spoken
Benefits
- Supervision and support: You will be closely supervised by our experienced experts, gain valuable insights, and be able to further develop your thesis with our assistance.
- Flexibility: Work where you are most productive — entirely remote or on-site at our institute in Dortmund. You will only need to visit the institute in Dortmund once to collect the hardware and once to return it (including the smart card).
- An open and creative work environment: You will join a committed team and have plenty of freedom for your own creative ideas or topic proposals. Flat hierarchies and an open atmosphere will help you settle in quickly.
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