• Participation in the research project “CyResNet – Framework and Network for Cyber Resilience in SMEs”, focusing on the development of an SME-oriented Total Information Security Management framework based on TQM principles and the EFQM model
• Analysis and evaluation of existing information security standards and cyber resilience frameworks as well as identification and prioritization of SME-specific requirements
• Design, modeling, validation, and optimization of a criteria model for assessing, achieving, and continuously improving cyber resilience in SMEs
• Derivation and prioritization of suitable organizational, technical, and personnel-related measures as well as design and prototypical development of a digital assistance system
• Development and evaluation of a network concept and a collaborative platform, including interviews, workshops, and focus groups with SMEs and other project partners
• Contribution to project management, scientific publications, project documentation, practical recommendations, and knowledge-transfer activities for academia and industry

• Successfully completed scientific university degree (Master, Diplom or equivalent) in industrial engineering, engineering, business information systems, computer science, quality management, or a related field-Solid knowledge of quality management, Total Quality Management, information security management, and cyber resilience
• Very good knowledge of the MO²GO software system (Method for Object-Oriented Business Process Optimization)
• Knowledge of relevant management models and information security standards, particularly EFQM, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, or comparable frameworks
• Experience in analysing, structuring, and prioritising organisational, technical, and personnel-related requirements
• E xperience with empirical research methods, particularly online surveys, qualitative interviews, focus groups, and the systematic analysis and validation of results
• Knowledge of designing criteria models, maturity models, or self-assessment models and deriving and prioritising suitable measures
• Experience in the design or prototypical development of digital assistance systems, decision-support systems, or user-oriented software solutions
• Knowledge of requirements analysis, process modelling, user-centred design, and the evaluation of digital applications
• Programming skills in Python, JavaScript, or a comparable programming language and experience with data analysis and prototyping tools
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration in the fields of cyber resilience, information security, quality management, digital assistance systems, and SME networks desirable
• Ability and motivation to conduct academic research, including scientific publications, conference papers, project documentation, and practice-oriented recommendations desirable
• Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken (at least C1 level)
• Independent, systematic, and responsible working style, combined with strong teamwork, communication, and presentation skills desirabe

Please send your application with the reference number and the usual documents only via email (bundled in one PDF document, max. 5 MB) to Prof. Dr. Kohl via anja.hertzberg@tu-berlin.de.

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