PhD position in Network Security

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A PhD position is available within the Privacy and Security Group (PriSec) at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Karlstad University.

Research within PriSec is specialized on privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), network and operating system security as well as usability of security and PETs.

The position is focused on network security. The candidate is expected to contribute to research within the KK profile project HITS. Knowledge or experience in some of the areas of transport layer security, security in next generation networks, network access control, intrusion detection and prevention, wireless security, adaptive security solutions, quality-of-service and/or performance modeling is therefore desirable.

Good programming skills as well as good oral and written communication skills in English are required for the position.

The candidate should be able to work independently, as well as in a team; and be enthusiastic about pushing the state-of-the-art. Collaboration with academic and industry partners through national/ international research projects is expected.

Eligibility

Eligible for this position are candidates with a University degree of 240 ECTS, of which at least 60 ECTS were awarded for courses at advanced level and have a Master’s degree or the Swedish Magister or Civilingenjör Degrees in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent. Eligible are also those candidates who have achieved corresponding degrees or knowledge in Sweden or abroad.

Terms

The position is limited to 4 years, but can be prolonged for up to one more year, if the PhD student also takes over other research, teaching or administrative tasks besides her/his PhD research. Those tasks should not exceed 20% of the time of a full-time position. The earliest date for filling the position is September 1, 2015.

Admission

Admission is based on individual assessment of the candidates’ abilities to successfully pass the research education.

Application

Applications should be submitted electronically via the Karlstad University web-based recruitment tool, MyNetwork, with uploaded attachments.

The application should include the following items:
• Cover letter describing the applicant and her/his research interests in relation to the announced positions. 
• CV
• Relevant diplomas and a list of attended courses with grades and dates
• Copies of publications or proofs of other achievements if applicable
• Reference letters or contact information of at least two reference persons

Non-electronic documents (state registration number REK2015/77) can be sent to: 
Karlstad University
Faculty of Health, Science and Technology
Att. Åsa Ivansson 
651 88 Karlstad, Sweden

Contact

Professor Stefan Lindskog, stefan.lindskog@kau.se, 46(0)54-700 1152

Application deadline: 2015-08-15