Doctoral student in Electrical Engineering focusing on Computer Security Full-time

Doctoral Student in Electrical Engineering Focusing on Computer Security

Lund University, LTH, Electrical and Information Technology

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world's top universities. The University has around 46,000 students and 8,500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the human condition.

The Division for Secure and Networked Systems within the Department of Electrical and Information Technology works broadly with research within cryptography, computer security, wireless and fixed networks. The division runs several research projects through different research collaboration platforms and arranges workshops and seminar series, making the research at the division visible to larger audiences. Cross-disciplinary projects are formed through our research collaboration platforms and national and international research networks, contributing to a dynamic research environment.

Through the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program, WASP, we now offer a new doctoral student position in the computer security area. More information on WASP (wasp-sweden.org).

As a doctoral student, you are both admitted as a student and employed at Lund University. As a doctoral student, you will be trained in a scientific approach. In short, you will be trained to think critically and analytically, to solve problems independently using the right methods, and to develop an awareness of research ethics. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work on projects, to develop your leadership and pedagogical skills. Throughout your studies, you will be guided by supervisors. Doctoral studies end with a thesis and a doctoral degree. More about being a doctoral student at LTH on lth.se.

The primary duties of the doctoral student position are to perform research and teaching within the computer security area. The research is devoted to researching security for dynamic resource allocation in next-generation mobile networks. Dynamic task execution in future networks will require careful verification of target resources and new principles and protocols for execution target verification are needed. In addition, different protected execution environments for dynamic execution, such as Intel TDX and AMD SEV, have different isolation properties and side channel risks. Side channel attacks on dynamically allocated confidential tasks are within the research scope of the positions. Furthermore, the resource allocation functions can be subject to attacks, and identifying attacks and countermeasures is expected to be studied. The research method will be a combination of system studies, simulations, and experimental research. The research project is a collaboration with Linköping University.

You will primarily devote yourself to your doctoral programme, which includes participation in research projects as well as third cycle courses, seminars, and conferences.

The work duties include:

• You will perform experimental evaluations and publish your results in conferences and/or journals.
• The duties also include participation in teaching and other departmental work (however, a maximum of 20% of working hours)

To be eligible for admission and employment as a doctoral student, you must fulfil the requirements below.

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant:

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Electrical Engineering if the applicant has:

• at least 60 second-cycle credits in subjects of relevance to Electrical Engineering, or
• an MSc in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, Nanoengineering, Engineering Physics, or Information and Communication Engineering.

In order to complete the doctoral programme in question, the following are also required:

• Good ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good ability to cooperate.
• Very good knowledge of English, spoken and written.
• Good ability to work with development and simulation of complex computer and communication systems.

For the doctoral programme in question, the following are considered as other qualifications:

• Completed courses and/or master thesis work within computer security and/or cryptology.
• Industrial experience.
• Documented software development skills.
• Machine learning skills.
• Documented teaching and communication skills.

Lund University is a public authority, which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave, and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University.

The employment is a fixed-term employment at full time, starting as soon as possible by agreement, however no later than December 1, 2026. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. In the case of teaching and other departmental duties, the employment is extended accordingly. Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§. More about terms of employment for doctoral students on Lund University's Staffpages.

Applications shall be written in English and include:

• CV and a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the doctoral programme/employment and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background.
• Copies of issued study certificates and/or awarded degree certificates. These must confirm that you meet the general and specific admission requirements for the doctoral programme and show that you have the subject knowledge required for the doctoral programme project.
• Other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.)

We welcome your application.