Project Description

Third-cycle subject: Information and Communication Technologies

We invite applications for doctoral student positions with the Networked Systems Security (NSS) lab at EECS/SCS. We seek highly motivated individuals to pursue a PhD in security and privacy. These positions involve conducting original research and producing results for peer-reviewed publications. The research topics align with the NSS group's focus areas, detailed here.

The NSS group designs and builds trustworthy networked systems, addressing a wide range of security and privacy challenges. Their work has garnered significant attention in the research community. NSS introduced a new security curriculum at KTH. We welcome candidates with experimental/systems or theoretical backgrounds interested in any aspect of security and privacy.

Supervision: Professor Panagiotis ‘Panos’ Papadimitratos (Profile).

What We Offer

• The opportunity to study in a dynamic, international research environment, collaborating with industries and top universities worldwide.
• A workplace with numerous employee benefits and a monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral Student Salary Agreement.
• A supportive postgraduate education institution committed to working conditions, gender equality, diversity, and study environment.
• Assistance to relocate and settle in Sweden and at KTH.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), applicants must meet basic eligibility criteria, such as:

• A second-cycle degree (e.g., a master's degree), or
• At least 240 higher education credits, including 60 second-cycle credits, or
• Substantially equivalent knowledge acquired elsewhere.

Additionally, a mandatory requirement for English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 is required.

Selection Process

To succeed as a doctoral student at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persevering. The selection process will assess your ability to:

• Work independently.
• Collaborate effectively with others.
• Maintain a professional approach.
• Analyze and handle complex issues.
• Demonstrate a solid background in several areas, including computer security, privacy-preserving technologies, mobile computing, networking, Internet security, wireless communications, distributed algorithms and systems, programming languages, performance analysis, operating systems, simulation techniques and tools, software engineering, system and network programming, applied cryptography, and information theory.

Strong experimental, systems, or theoretical profiles with research interests in all aspects of security and privacy are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a keen interest in design, analysis, verification, implementation, or empirical evaluation of secure networked systems. Additionally, candidates must show readiness to contribute to our research and work within an international team.

Emphasis will be placed on personal skills following the qualification requirements.

Target Degree: Doctoral Degree

Information Regarding Admission and Employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as doctoral students. Employment duration may not exceed the equivalent of full-time doctoral education in four years. Employed doctoral students may perform certain tasks within their role (maximum 20%), such as training and administration. Initial employment is for a maximum of one year, with renewals for up to two years at a time. For studies leading to a licentiate degree, the total employment period may not exceed the equivalent of full-time doctoral education for two years.

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Doctoral Section (Students’ Union at KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

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How to Apply

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. Ensure your application is complete according to the instructions in the advertisement. Applications must be received by the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Required application elements:

• CV detailing relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copies of diplomas, grades from previous university studies, and certificates of fulfilled language requirements. Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not in these languages. Copies of originals must be certified.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.
• Recommendation letters: Include detailed contact information for at least two (2) references.

Other Information

KTH strives towards gender equality, diversity, and equal conditions as part of our values and quality commitment.

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According to The Protective Security Act (2018-585), candidates may need to undergo and pass security vetting if the position is placed in a security class. This information will be provided during the recruitment process.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing, recruitment agencies, and job ad salespersons.

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, serving as a key center of intellectual talent and innovation. As Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution, we host students, researchers, and faculty from around the world. Our research and education span natural sciences, all branches of engineering, architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history, and philosophy. Read more here.

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1. Professor Panagiotis Papadimitratos, papadim@kth.se
2. Lisa Olsson HR Officer, rekrytering@eecs.kth.se

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