Research Associate in Digital Forensics | Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (w/m/d)

Hochschule Mittweida

Mittweida, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Aug 28, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

Join Hochschule Mittweida as a Research Associate, focusing on digital forensics within the Applied Computer and Biosciences faculty. In this role, you will actively engage in hardware utilization, data production, and the intricate process of extracting firmware. Your day-to-day tasks will involve analyzing data across devices, applications, and cloud platforms, meticulously documenting all collected data and extraction methodologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a project investigating forensic traces on hardware, requiring advanced skills in software development, digital forensics, and data analysis. You'll work in a supportive, team-oriented environment, benefiting from professional onboarding and opportunities for further qualification in digital forensics.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in IT Security, Forensics, Computer Science, or comparable field

Experience

  • Professional experience in software development, digital forensics, and data analysis
  • Desirable: Initial experience in evaluating IoT devices

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • This is a fixed-term contract until September 30, 2026. The position can be part-time or full-time.