Position: PhD-student

Irène Curie Fellowship: No

Department(s): Mathematics and Computer Science

FTE: 1.0

Date off: 20/09/2024

Reference number: V32.7659

Job Description

The digitalization of our society and economy has led to a dependency on information and communication technologies, posing serious risks to our cyber security. Nowadays, everything is online, from simple devices like smart lightbulbs to complex systems like medical MRI scanners. These devices form networks such as building automation systems, e-health environments, and smart industry. The blending of cyber and physical worlds requires a broader perspective on security. INTERSECT(*) aims to create an Internet of Secure Things by being multi-disciplinary and considering multiple perspectives: Design, Defense, Attack, Governance, and Privacy.

We have two PhD positions available within INTERSECT. The first track focuses on defense and collaborative security monitoring and response, exploring new ways to detect and identify attacks and suitable responses in collaboration with others. The second track is a general call on IoT security within the mentioned perspectives, with the applicant's expertise and interest shaping the direction.

These positions are within the SECurity cluster of TU Eindhoven, the Netherlands. This group offers a wide range of security topics, including IoT security, network monitoring, social engineering and criminal markets, access control, formal methods, and quantum security. Being part of the INTERSECT consortium provides contacts with many academic and industrial partners, ensuring the relevance of the research. Additionally, the SEC group has excellent contacts with industry and direct access to the ESH-SOC (Eindhoven Security Hub Security Operation Center), an operative environment collecting threat data from third-party IT infrastructures.

(*) This position is part of the NWO/NWA INTERSECT project, Grant Number NWA.1160.18.301. More information on the project is available here: https://intersct.nl/.

Job Requirements

• A master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related field.
• A strong background and interest in cybersecurity.
• For track 1: Experience in network monitoring, collaborative security, and/or machine learning is welcome but not required.
• For track 2: Experience with Internet of Things devices, networks, operating systems, and applications is welcome but not required.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and interest in collaborating with industrial partners.
• Initiative and motivation to work independently.
• Interest in developing teaching skills and coaching students.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C2/C1 level).

Conditions of Employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation (go/no-go) after nine months. You will spend 10% of your employment on teaching tasks.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, PhD scale (min. €2,770 max. €3,539).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e, we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care, and sports facilities.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home, and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

Information and Application

About Us

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow. Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact Dr. Jerry den Hartog at J.d.Hartog@tue.nl.

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Application

We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include:

• A cover letter describing your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• A curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until both positions are filled.