Background information and description of research projects
This position is offered within the IPZS Sistema IT-Wallet project.
A trustworthy digital identity management is crucial for modern digital services, forming the basis of security in critical sectors like e-commerce, e-government, healthcare, and finance. The emerging European Digital Identity Wallet and European Business Wallet offer a significant opportunity to enhance security, privacy, interoperability between cross border services and AI safety by guaranteeing the provenance of data intended for Common European Data Spaces.
In the context of national and European projects, the ST research unit is investigating the use of the European Business Wallet to secure the sharing of corporate data (from static and untrusted PDFs to variable attestations), reduce processing time and simplify cross‐boarder interactions. This position is offered within these framework of projects.
Job Description
The ST research unit of FBK-CS is seeking a motivated researcher in the field of digital identity. The selected candidate will contribute to research and development activities focused on the design of new functionalities for the wallet ecosystem, with a focus on the Business Wallet and European Data Spaces.
The successful candidate will contribute to the following tasks:
Contribute to the design of new functionalities in the wallet ecosystem following a security and privacy by design approach;
Collaborate with project partners (academic and industrial) in both national and international initiatives;
Contribute to scientific publications, dissemination activities, and project proposals.
Depending on organizational needs, the selected candidate may also be involved in additional activities or projects within the Center.
Job requirements
The ideal candidate must have the following requirements:
Master degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields
Good knowledge of cybersecurity concepts;
Proven experience or practical application of identity management protocols and their threat models (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, Wallet ecosystem);
Knowledge of european data spaces initiatives;
Hands‐on experience with methodologies and tools for the design, security and risk analysis of identity management solutions;
Language assessment according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): level of knowledge required. Knowledge of English will be verified during the interview on a technical or scientific topic and must be equal to or exceed level B2. Definitions of levels can be found at the following link https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/level-descriptions;
Strong sense of curiosity and willingness to learn and develop;
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;
Good communication and relational skills;
Furthermore, the following elements will be positively evaluated:
PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields;
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and standards relevant to digital identity (e.g., eIDAS 2.0);
Experience in international or collaborative research projects;
Ability to contribute to the writing of scientific articles and project proposals;
Knowledge of both written and spoken Italian.
Employment
Type of contract: fixed‐term contract
Working hours: full‐time (38 h per week)
Start date: Preferably July 2026
Duration: 12 months
Contract type: CCPL Research Foundation Personnel for a Fourth or a Third level Researcher, the current gross annual remuneration ranges from 41,245 Euro to 47,182.01 Euro, depending on background and expertise in the field
Workplace: Povo, Trento (Italy)
Benefits: flexi‐time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities and for research in accommodation, supplementary pension (Resaver, Laborfonds) and health fund (Sanifonds), family‐work balance, free training courses, support on bank account opening, discount on public transport, sport, language course fees, counseling and psychological support service. More info at https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/
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