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Security Researcher - Amnesty International

Amnesty International is recruiting new positions (full-time), based in Berlin (Germany), for our growing international work on technology and human rights:
 
SECURITY RESEARCHER
 
You would undertake technical research and analysis in relation to surveillance, censorship and freedom of expression online including investigations at the network level and spyware detection and analysis. You would lead on building Amnesty´s relationship with the technology and security research communities and identify opportunities for joint work.
 
We believe in a free, open and secure Internet. We want to protect the ideals on which the Internet grew: privacy, freedom of expression, access to knowledge and participation. And we are determined to identify and address new threats to human rights in the digital age.
 
As part of our new technology and human rights hub co-located in Berlin and London, you will be working to combat unlawful surveillance, help to protect activists against digital threats, uncover evidence of government and corporate abuses, advocate for stronger internet governance and campaign for privacy and freedom of expression online.
 
You will be working at the cutting edge of human rights, using Amnesty’s campaigning, communications and research expertise to work on the way Human Rights can be secured in the Digital Age. You will be working closely with Amnesty sections across the globe and Amnesty´s international network of activists to tackle human rights issues present and future.
 
ABOUT AMNESTY:
 
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. Already our network of almost three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.
 
While the post will be part of the international team using English as a working language, candidates will be required to develop a basic understanding of German as the working language of the hiring local Amnesty section.
 
Two year fixed-term contract, with the aim of a long-term employment.
 
Deadline for applications is April 26th 2015. Interviews in Berlin are scheduled for the 1st week of May.
 
Please send your application (cover letter and CV as one PDF) to jobs@amnesty.de
 
For more information please contact markus.beeko@amnesty-digital.de (PGP:https://www.amnesty.de/pgp-mnb)