Student helper/Developer for Cyber-Safe Lab and Robotics Security Project

at  Syddansk Universitet

The Center for Industrial Software Engineering in Sønderborg is seeking a dedicated student developer to support the development of the Cyber-Safe Lab and contribute to the Cyber-Safe Robotics Project over the next two years. In this role, you will assist in building and maintaining the Cyber-Safe Lab within our department and contribute to the innovative research project Cyber-Safe Robotics focused on making robotic systems more secure through secure coding practices, robust cybersecurity protocols, and system vulnerability assessments.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a student developer, you will help establish the Cyber-Safe Lab infrastructure and contribute actively to the Cyber-Safe Robotics Project. This project is dedicated to strengthening the security of robotic systems through secure communication protocols, data protection measures, and secure software development practices.

• Cyber-Safe Lab Development:
• Assist in setting up and maintaining secure infrastructure for cybersecurity research.
• Deploy and configure security tools to support research within the Cyber-Safe Lab.
• Help create a secure development environment for coding, vulnerability testing, and security assessments.
• Cyber-Safe Robotics Project Contributions:
• Implement secure coding practices for dev
• Conduct vulnerability assessments of robotic systems and recommend solutions to enhance their security.
• Design and implement a custom vulnerability scanner tailored for robotic systems to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Collaborate on secure system architecture designs to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of robotic data.
• Automate security testing and monitoring processes for robotic platforms.
• Research Support:
• Contribute to technical documentation and cybersecurity reports.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats in robotics and apply insights to enhance lab and project practices.
• Assist in preparing presentations and demonstrations to showcase research findings.
  While specific experience is not a requirement, it would be nice if you have some familiarity with cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, or programming experience in languages such as Python, C++, or others related to robotics. Analytical and problem-solving skills would also be beneficial in this role.
  This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment at the Center for Industrial Software Engineering, Sønderborg, contributing directly to both lab development and pioneering research in robotics security. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity, we encourage you to apply!
  For any inquiries, please contact Mubashrah Saddiqa, msad@mmmi.sdu.dk.
  Please note, the selected candidate as Student Assistant must be enrolled as student at SDU.
  Employment shall take place in accordance with the framework agreement between the Ministry of Finance and PROSA.
  Application must include cover letter, CV and transcript of grades. All documents in connection with the application should not contain CPR number (civil registration number) – in that case, the CPR number must be crossed out.
  Last day to submit application is November 21st. 2024
  All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. Cover letter and CV can contain max. 5 Mb.
  We recommend that you read how to apply before you apply.
  The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background