Doctoral Positions in Networked Systems Security
Join KTH’s Networked Systems Security lab for cutting-edge PhD research in secure networked systems and privacy.
Best for:Best for recent graduates or master’s holders with a strong background in computer security, networking, or related fields, seeking to specialize in experimental, theoretical, or systems-based security research.
Overview
KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm invites applications for doctoral student positions within the Networked Systems Security (NSS) lab. This opportunity is aimed at highly motivated individuals seeking to pursue original research in security and privacy, contributing to the development of trustworthy networked systems. The NSS lab focuses on a broad spectrum of security challenges, including positioning/localization systems, mobile computing, and applied cryptography. Successful candidates will collaborate in an international research environment, producing peer-reviewed publications and advancing the field through experimental, theoretical, or systems-oriented approaches. Supervision will be provided by Professor Panos Papadimitratos, with a strong emphasis on independent research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research in security and privacy, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and advancing the field of trustworthy networked systems.
- Develop and implement secure networked systems, including experimental, theoretical, or systems-oriented approaches.
- Collaborate with an international research team to design, analyze, and evaluate secure systems, particularly focusing on positioning/localization and wireless communications.
- Present research findings at conferences and workshops, both nationally and internationally.
- Participate in teaching and administrative tasks to a limited extent (maximum 20% of time).
- Engage in interdisciplinary research, integrating knowledge from computer security, networking, and applied cryptography.
Requirements
Degree required: A second-cycle degree (e.g., master’s degree) in Information and Communication Technologies or a related field, or completion of at least 240 higher education credits (including 60 second-cycle credits), or equivalent knowledge.
Degree offered: Doctoral degree (PhD)
Language: English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 (e.g., IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in computer security, privacy-preserving technologies, or related fields.
- Strong theoretical or experimental skills in networking, mobile computing, or distributed systems.
- Proficiency in programming languages and system/network programming.
- Ability to independently pursue research and collaborate in an international team.
- Familiarity with applied cryptography, operating systems, or simulation techniques.
- Experience with design, analysis, verification, or empirical evaluation of secure systems.
- Basic eligibility for postgraduate education in Sweden (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance).
- No nationality restrictions, but applicants must meet Swedish admission requirements.
- No age limit, but the total employment duration cannot exceed four years (full-time equivalent).
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-31 (CET/CEST)
Applicants must submit their application through KTH’s recruitment system. The application must include copies of diplomas, grades, language proficiency certificates, a CV, a cover letter (max 2 pages), representative publications or technical reports, and contact details for at least two references. All documents must be certified and translated if not in English or Swedish.
- Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies
- Certified translations of documents if not in English or Swedish
- CV with relevant professional experience
- Cover letter describing research interests and goals (max 2 pages)
- Representative publications or technical reports (with summaries if longer than standard length)
- Contact details for at least two reference letters
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