As Austrias 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 Austrias 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 teamis 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 Software Defined Networking (SDN) techniques for Quantum Key Distribution Networks (QKDN).
• With your support we will extend our innovative framework composed of a python backend and a WebUI frontend shaping the future of a European initiative to strengthen Quantum Cryptography Networks.
• You will learn about a variety of technology stacks from backend to fronted in the context of cryptographic applications.
• You support us in our international projects and get exciting insights into our technological environment.

• You will gain experience in the development and use of cryptography in current and future applications.
• You will have not only the opportunity to discuss your work experiences and results with experienced scientific peers but also to connect with other bachelors masters or PhD students.
• You will gain practical experience with one of the leading research companies in Austria and our industry grade development processes.