4 PhD positions in Security and Dependability 710 views

The University of Luxembourg is inviting applications to recruit outstanding researchers working towards a PhD degree, at its Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT). CritiX (Critical and Extreme Security and Dependability) is a research group carrying out research in a problem area that may be described as extreme computing, including the protection of critical systems and data against severe and persistent threats.

Duration: Fixed Term Contract up to 3 years

Role and responsibilities:

• Successful candidates will have the opportunity of shaping their PhD research around challenging and innovative research themes, as well as contributing to the ambitious research agenda of the CritiX lab, supported by a very substantial PEARL Grant from the Luxembourg National Research Fund, FNR and several other projects, namely with Intel Labs, and others about to start.
• They will be given excellent conditions for the development of their research skills, in terms of working conditions, mentoring and laboratory facilities.

Research topics:

1. Resilience of Cyber-Physical System Infrastructures and Control (e.g., SCADA, CPS, Automotive).
2. Internet and Cloud Infrastructures Resilience (e.g., SDN, IoT, e-health, finance).
3. Security and Dependability of Embedded Components (e.g., multicores, hypervisors, TEE/SGX, ECUs).
4. Data Privacy and Integrity in Highly Sensitive Sectors (e.g., blockchain, biomedical).

Requirements:

• Candidates with an MSc degree in Computer Science and/or Engineering, Informatics, or related areas in Applied Mathematics and Engineering are eligible to apply.
• Strong course background in the theory and practice of Security and/or Fault Tolerance, and design, verification, and/or experimental evaluation of Software and/or Distributed Systems and Networks, will be considered as an advantage.
• Candidates with proven research experience (publications, awards and other relevant aspects included in the CV will be considered) would have an advantage.
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory.

Applications:

Applications (in English) to be submitted online and must include all the following materials:

• Curriculum Vitae, including photo, contact address, training record, work experience, publications (test results are optional but relevant, e.g., GRE, TOEFL).
• Letter of intent (up to 500 words) including: (i) the personal motivations for applying to a PhD in the Univ. of Luxembourg SnT; (ii) the research topic(s) you select from the list above, in order of preference, together with motivation for the selection.
• Transcript of all courses and results from the university-level courses taken. Copies allowed. Legal originals immediately required in case of selection.
• 3 Letters of reference (TO BE SENT BY REFEREES DIRECTLY TO UL): with contacts and position of person recommending, in plain ascii or pdf, emailed to: critix-jobs@uni.lu, Subject: CRITIX – PHD CANDIDATE.