Student Helper – AI for Secure Software Development and Vulnerability Analysis in Robotics (Cyber-Safe Robotics Project)

The Center for Industrial Software Engineering in Sønderborg is looking for a student helper to support the Cyber-Safe Robotics project. The position focuses on using AI to support secure software development and vulnerability analysis for robotic systems, as well as contributing to workshops for companies.

Position overview

The student will work with AI-based methods for secure software development, including AI-assisted threat modeling and identification of potential security weaknesses in robotic systems. A key part of the role is developing a lightweight AI-based prototype tool that generates vulnerability insights and threat scenarios from example software descriptions. The purpose of the tool is to support learning, discussion, and practical exercises in workshops with industry partners. 

Position details

Duration: 6 months, Role: Student Helper

Key responsibilities

• Apply AI tools to support secure software development and vulnerability analysis in robotic systems

• Develop a lightweight AI-based prototype tool that generates potential vulnerabilities and threat scenarios from example system descriptions

• Use AI-assisted approaches for threat modeling and security analysis for educational purposes

• Develop practical exercises and cases for workshops used in company training

• Contribute to AI-supported workshop material and demonstrations

• Assist in preparing proof-of-concept examples for educational and training purposes

We expect that you

• Have basic programming skills (e.g., Python, C++ or similar)

• Have an interest in AI, cybersecurity, or robotics

• Can work independently and in a structured way

• Are motivated by applied, practice-oriented development tasks

We offer:

• Hands-on experience with AI in secure software development

• Participation in the Cyber-Safe Robotics research and industry project

• Opportunity to develop an AI-based educational tool

• Experience with workshop development and industry training use cases

• Insight into how AI can support cybersecurity education in robotics

Submit your application no later than 15-05-2026. 

For more information, please contact: Mubashrah Saddiqa msad@mmmi.sdu.dk

Please note, the selected candidate as Student Assistant or Academic Supervisor must be enrolled as student at SDU.

Employment shall take place in accordance with the framework agreement between the Ministry of Finance and PROSA.  
 

In case you have not yet had an examination at SDU, the enrollment confirmation instead of the exam transcript must be annexed your application.

Application must include cover letter, CV and transcript of grades. All documents in connection with the application should not contain CPR number (civil registration number) – in that case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. Cover letter and CV can contain max. 5 Mb.

 We recommend that you read how to apply before you apply.

 The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

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