项目介绍

2024年12月1日

This PhD opportunity is dedicated to uncovering novel network attacks targeting the latest Internet applications and developing effective countermeasures.  Today’s Internet is not strictly speaking a “safe” place. New attacks on connected infrastructures are reported daily, leading to loss of connectivity, reduced performance, or violation of privacy. Thus, identifying and patching new attacks before malicious actors can exploit them has become more crucial than ever.

Project description
We focus on the following areas:

1. Network Security for Blockchains
   Explore novel techniques to secure blockchain technology and distributed ledger systems. This includes developing secure protocols, analyzing vulnerabilities in decentralized networks, and improving scalability while maintaining security and privacy standards.
2. Applied AI for Network Security
   Investigate how artificial intelligence and machine learning can be applied to detect, prevent, and respond to network security threats. Projects in this area may involve anomaly detection, automated threat analysis, and intelligent intrusion prevention systems.
3. Network Security for AI
   Focus on securing AI models from network-based threats. This includes protecting AI communications from interception or tampering, defending against adversarial attacks that exploit network vulnerabilities, and ensuring the privacy of sensitive data used in AI training and inference. The aim is to build resilient AI systems that can withstand evolving network threats.

This positon is on of the first hires under the newly launched Secura Lab led by Assistant Professor Muoi Tran

Information about the division and the department
The department of Computer Science and Engineering is strongly international, with approximately 300 employees from over 30 countries. The department is a fully integrated department with Chalmers University of Technology and University of Gothenburg as principals. The position is placed in the Division for Computer network and systems and the employment is placed with Chalmers University of Technology.

Our research spans from theoretical computer science to applied systems development. We provide high-quality education at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, offering over 120 courses each year. We also have extensive national and international collaborations with academia, industry, and society.

The position is one of the first hires under the newly launched Secura Lab led by Assistant Professor Muoi Tran. Dedicated to advancing the field of Network Security, Secura Lab focuses on innovative solutions to protect modern digital infrastructure from emerging network threats. Despite being young, Secura Lab has an excellent track record in publishing at top-tier security conferences. We also have strong connections with collaborators from Singapore, Korea, Switzerland, and the USA. At Secura Lab, we strongly believe a healthy work-life balance is the key to our research excellence.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibilities are to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers’ undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours.

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

Qualifications

• MSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Strong background in networking, cryptography, distributed systems, or cybersecurity
• Strong programing language skills and familiarity with blockchains, AI/ML is a plus

We value a collaborative attitude and an interest in working both in teams and independently. Self-motivation, attention to detail, and a problem-solving analytical ability are important personal qualities for this position.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offerChalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with reference number 20240633 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, reference number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, ref.number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.

Application deadline: 2025-03-31

For questions, please contact:
Main supervisor: Muoi Tran muoitranduc@gmail.com
Head of division:Tomas Olovsson tomas.olovsson@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***    

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.
 

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