Doctoral Student in Secure Coordination and Interaction in Distributed AI
Explore cutting-edge research on secure interaction protocols for distributed AI systems at Sweden’s national cyber-resilient AI center.
Best for:Best for computer science PhD candidates with a strong background in distributed systems, cybersecurity, or AI, eager to bridge theory and real-world application in secure multi-agent coordination.
Overview
Örebro University’s School of Science and Technology invites applicants for a PhD position within the RESIST center, a national initiative focused on cyber-resilient AI. This role, starting December 1, 2026, centers on developing secure coordination protocols for multi-agent systems—spanning robots, AI agents, and humans—to ensure robust, safe, and flexible interactions. The project integrates theoretical research with practical testing in sandboxed and real-world environments. The successful candidate will contribute to Sweden’s leadership in trustworthy AI while collaborating with industry and public-sector partners. The position offers a fully funded, four-year doctoral studentship with a competitive monthly stipend.
What you'll do
- Develop and analyze explicit interaction protocols for secure coordination in multi-agent systems (robots, AI agents, humans).
- Design and implement execution guards derived from learned interaction protocols to ensure robustness and safety.
- Conduct research on flexible information exchange and instruction protocols for modern multi-agent workflows.
- Test and validate protocols in realistic sandboxed environments and real operational contexts.
- Collaborate with industry and public-sector partners to integrate research outcomes into real-world applications.
- Present research findings at conferences and publish in top-tier academic journals.
- Participate in the doctoral programme, including coursework and seminars, to build foundational and specialized knowledge.
Requirements
Degree required: Master of Science in Engineering or a one-year Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent qualifications with at least 120 credits including an independent project of at least 15 credits (second-cycle).
Degree offered: PhD in Computer Science
Language: English proficiency sufficient for academic research and collaboration (no specific test score mentioned).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in Computer Science, AI, or related disciplines.
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of distributed systems or multi-agent systems.
- Experience with cybersecurity principles or secure system design.
- Familiarity with research methodologies and academic writing.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
- Applicant must meet general entry requirements for doctoral studies (second-cycle qualification or equivalent).
- Specific entry requirements include a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or 120 credits with an independent project of at least 15 credits (second-cycle).
- No nationality or residency restrictions mentioned, but eligibility is based on academic qualifications.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-02
Applications must be submitted online through Örebro University’s career portal. Include a CV, proof of meeting entry requirements (copies of bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates), an independent project (degree project), relevant course and degree certificates, and a 1-page description of research interests explaining why you are interested in this project and why you would be a good candidate. All documents must be written in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English. Certificates in other languages must be translated by an authorized translator.
- CV
- Copies of bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates
- Independent project (degree project)
- Relevant course and degree certificates verifying eligibility
- 1-page description of research interests
Contact
Amy Loutfi· Primary Supervisor
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