As Austria's largest research and technology organisation for applied research, we have set ourselves the goal of making substantial contributions to solving the major challenges of our time, climate change and digitalisation. To achieve our goals, we rely on our specific research, development and technology competencies, which are the basis of our commitment to excellence in all areas. With our open culture of innovation and our motivated, international teams, we are working to position AIT as Austria's leading research institution at the highest international level and to make a positive contribution to the economy and society.

Our Center for Digital Safety & Security located in Vienna invites applications for an internship. Our experts from the Center for Digital Safety & Security are developing state-of-the-art information and communication technologies to ensure that our systems are highly secure and reliable in the context of comprehensive digitalisation and global networking – Hereby we focus on a variety of key technologies like Distributed IT Systems, Internet of Things, IoT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain Technologies, Quantum & Photonic Technologies, Wireless Systems (6G) and Digital solutions for crisis & disaster management.

The research field Cyber Security within the Competence Unit for Security and Communication Technologies is leading in applied research of highly innovative aspects of security, including anomaly detection, cyber ranges, penetration testing, and cryptography.

Specifically, our cryptography team is conducting innovative research - for public key cryptography, including secure communication, privacy-enhancing technologies, and long-term and post-quantum security. Our research covers the full spectrum from idea creation to the development of prototypes and demonstrators.

• Under the guidance of our interdisciplinary team, you will support the design, implementation, integration and evaluation of the latest methods in various application areas.
• With your support, we will work on the development of innovative frameworks in cryptography, covering, e.g., post-quantum secure communication, identity management, or federated computation, and their implementation for research-oriented prototypes.
• You will learn how to conduct cryptographic research as well as how to perform secure cryptographic implementations and how to evaluate them.
• You will gain practical experience with one of the leading research companies in Austria.

• You support us in our international projects and get exciting insights into the development and use of cryptography in current and future applications.
• You will work closely with experienced researchers on post-quantum cryptography and privacy-enhancing technologies, and have the opportunity to contribute to scientific publications.
• You will have not only the opportunity to discuss your work experiences and results with experienced scientific peers, but also to connect with other bachelor’s, master’s or PhD students.