Postdoctoral position in Electrical Engineering focusing on Cybersecurity

Description of the workplace

The position is in The Department of Electrical and Information Technology and in The Division of Secure and Networked Systems and its research group Crypto and Security.

Project description

You will be part of the EU project ELASTIC and contribute to the development of the architecture, protocols and core components for the project.

In ELASTIC, research is being conducted on how to dynamically distribute computing resources to suitable nearby computing resources without compromising confidentiality and/or integrity. The project is working on developing several core components within a larger architecture to enable dynamic and reliable execution. 
More information on ELASTIC, https://elasticproject.eu/ (ELASTIC)

Work duties

The main duty involved in a postdoctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity for further development.

Detailed description of the work duties:

• Being responsible for the development of the software component the group supplies to ELASTIC.
• To support the research group and do research within the subject area of Cybersecurity.
• Collaboration with industry and wider society.

Qualifications

Appointment to a postdoctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English. 
• Good programming skills.
• Experience in cybersecurity research.
• Being able to work in interdisciplinary in large research teams as well as independent in small research teams.

Assessment criteria 

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a postdoctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills. 

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University.  

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years during the period September 1, 2025 until August 31, 2027. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a postdoctoral fellow”).

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”  

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