Technische Universität Berlin seeks a Research Assistant for a project on Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT). The position involves analyzing authentication protocols (OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML), designing privacy-preserving architectures using zero-knowledge proofs (zk-SNARK, zk-STARK, Bulletproofs), and developing new concepts for digital credential lifecycle management. Responsibilities include collaboration with industry partners and supervision of student assistants and theses. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in computer science or a related field and demonstrate strong programming and analytical skills. The role offers the opportunity to pursue a doctorate and runs until 31 May 2027.