Doctoral Student in Electrical Engineering: Cybersecurity and Software Engineering
Join a multidisciplinary project to develop robust, secure AI-based systems through automated code analysis.
Best for:Best for candidates with a strong background in software engineering and a keen interest in cybersecurity and AI robustness.
Overview
Lund University is seeking a doctoral student to join the Division for Secure and Networked Systems. The successful candidate will contribute to the RESIST project, a multidisciplinary initiative focused on protecting distributed AI systems. The research will primarily involve developing automated principles for analyzing and correcting software code to mitigate security vulnerabilities in AI-generated systems. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for teaching, research, and collaboration across national and international networks.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research at the intersection of cybersecurity and software engineering.
- Develop and evaluate automated principles for analyzing and correcting program code.
- Contribute to the RESIST project's goal of protecting distributed AI systems.
- Participate in third-cycle courses, seminars, and academic conferences.
- Engage in teaching and departmental administrative duties for up to 20% of working hours.
- Collaborate with research partners at Linköping University, Örebro University, and RISE.
Requirements
Degree required: MSc in Engineering (Biomedical, Computer Science, Electrical, Mathematics, Nanoengineering, Physics, or Information/Communication Engineering) or equivalent.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Very good command of English, both spoken and written.
Instruction: English
- Advanced software development skills.
- Experience working with complex computer and communication systems.
- Ability to work independently and formulate research problems.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
- Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills.
- Must meet general admission requirements for third-cycle studies (240 credits total, with at least 60 at the second-cycle level).
- Must meet specific admission requirements for Electrical Engineering (at least 60 second-cycle credits in relevant subjects).
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-23
Applications must be submitted in English via the university portal. Include a CV, a cover letter detailing your interest and alignment with the project, and copies of degree certificates and transcripts. You may also include additional supporting documents such as letters of recommendation or contact information for references.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Degree certificates
- Study transcripts
- Reference contact information
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