PhD Position in Information Security at Chalmers University of Technology
1 PhD position in Information Security at the Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Application deadline: August 31, 2013
Job Description
We are looking for an excellent PhD candidate to work in the area of information and communication security with a focus on authentication problems in constrained settings. This is particularly important for applications involving mobile phones, wireless communication and RFID systems, which suffer from restrictions in terms of power resources, network connectivity, computational capabilities, as well as potential privacy issues. The overall aim of the project will be to develop nearly optimal algorithms for achieving security and privacy while minimising resource use.
More concretely, part of the research will involve the analysis and development of authentication protocols in specific settings. This will include investigating resistance of both existing and novel protocols against different types of attacks, theoretically and experimentally. In addition to investigating established settings, such as RFID authentication, the research will also explore more general authentication problems, such as those that arise in the context of trust in social networks, smartphone applications and collaborative data processing. this will be done by grounding the work in a generalised decision-making framework. The project should result in the development of theory and authentication mechanisms for noisy, constrained settings that strike an optimal balance between reliable authentication, privacy-preservation and resource consumption. Some previous research related to this resarch project can be found here: http://lasewww.epfl.ch/~katerina/Publications.html
Your major responsibilities as a PhD student is to pursue your own doctoral sutides. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing, both in Swedish and in English. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours.
Position summary: Full time employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.
Qualifications
Applicants for the position shall have a Master's Degree or corresponding (Sw. civilingenjörsexamen) in Computer Science, Informatics, Telecommunications or in a related discipline. A master's degree in information security or cyptography is a bonus. As for all PhD studies, a genuine interest and curiosity in the subject matter, excellent analytical and communication skills, orally as well as written, ability to work independently and intrinsic motivation are needed. Proven proficiency in English (orally and literally) is required. Experience in security communication protocols, lightweight cryptography, provable security, machine learning, biometric authentication, decision making and excellent programming skills are beneficial.
You may apply even though you have not yet completed your degree, but expect to do so before the position starts. Knowledge of Swedish is not a prerequisite for applying because the working language in the research group is English. The undergraduates are normally taught in Swedish, but the graduate level teaching is in English. The good language skills are required. Chalmers offers Swedish courses.
For questions, please contact:
Research:
Dr. Katerina Mitrokotsa
Assitant Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Networks and Systems Division
aikmit@chalmers.se, mitrokatkm@gmail.com
Division
Lecturer Peter Lundin
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Head of Division Networks and Systems
peter.lundin@chalmers.se
+46 (0)31 772 5726
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How to Apply
Electronic applications can be submitted following these guidelines:
Direct link to the ad:
http://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=1425