PhD Student in Computer and Systems Sciences, Focus on Cybersecurity
Advance the state-of-the-art in security, privacy, and resilience for intelligent and distributed systems.
Best for:Best for computer science graduates with strong analytical abilities and a passion for theoretical and applied security in AI-enabled distributed systems.
Overview
Stockholm University's Department of Computer and Systems Sciences offers a fully-funded PhD position focusing on cybersecurity, AI, and distributed systems. The successful candidate will research security mechanisms for modern infrastructures, balancing mathematical rigor with practical system development and experimentation. Working within an international environment based in Kista, Stockholm, the doctoral student will conduct cutting-edge research alongside senior colleagues. The role primarily involves pursuing doctoral studies, with optional departmental duties such as teaching up to 20 percent.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent doctoral research on the security and privacy of AI-enabled distributed systems
- Develop novel methods, algorithms, and system architectures for network and information security
- Perform theoretical investigations alongside experimental system development and prototyping
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed international conferences and journals
- Participate in departmental seminars, scientific exchanges, and collaborative academic networks
- Engage in limited departmental duties such as teaching or administrative tasks up to 20% of the time
Requirements
Degree required: Second-cycle degree or equivalent higher education credits amounting to at least 240 credits, including 60 second-cycle credits
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; CEFR Level B2 or equivalent
Instruction: English
- Completed second-cycle courses in Computer and Systems Sciences with a minimum of 60 higher education credits
- Completed a degree thesis of at least 15 higher education credits
- Strong analytical and mathematical abilities
- Solid background in computer science, computer networks, distributed systems, artificial intelligence, or cybersecurity
- Ability to design, analyze, and evaluate security mechanisms both theoretically and experimentally
- Must meet general and specific entry requirements for doctoral studies by the application deadline
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-15
Submit your application through the Stockholm University recruitment system before the deadline. Ensure your application includes a personal letter, CV, and all attachments specified in the job advertisement, preferably written in English.
- CV
- Personal letter
- Transcripts
- Degree project or thesis
Contact
Yuhong Li· Associate Professor
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