Student Assistant – Cryptography, AI

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Student Assistant focusing on cryptography and AI research at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. Engaging in innovative solutions for security and data protection challenges.

Posted 4/19/2026part-timeDarmstadt • 🇩🇪 GermanyEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research and development in the field of privacy‑enhancing technologies, secure and verifiable computation, and securing AI-driven system operating in adversarial environments
Supported by mentoring from experienced researchers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science
Very good academic performance (please attach transcripts)
Interest in cryptography and/or machine learning
Independent and collaborative work capabilities
English communication capabilities (German language is not a requirement)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Insights into the intersection of academic research and industrial application
Insights into the topic of cryptography in the AI era
Flexibility in work schedule
Development of innovative cryptographic solutions
Collaboration in a dynamic team
Working as a student assistant often leads to bachelor's or master's theses in the relevant department and to long-term employment

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Hard Skills & Tools

cryptographymachine learningsecure computationverifiable computationprivacy-enhancing technologies

Soft Skills

independent workcollaborative workEnglish communication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Computer Science