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Society's critical infrastructure – the electric power system, telecommunications, water distribution, etc. – are to a large extent controlled by industrial IT systems. It is important to protect these systems from attacks from malicious actors. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to in real-time detect cyber intrusions, to respond to security incidents, to hunt for threats in the environment and to gather threat intelligence.
This presents a number of exciting research challenges to automate. We do this by applying a combination of security threat modelling, data mining, stochastic modelling, algorithm design and machine learning.
We work closely organizations in the critical infrastructure domain, in particular the power and water sector, as well as the defense sector. We are involved in several national and international research projects and programs related to cyber security threat modelling and analysis.
Third-cycle subject: Computer Science
Supervision: Professor Viktoria Fodor
To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:
In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6, read more here
In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:
We are looking for candidates with strong knowledge in applied mathematics and computer science. Solid knowledge within statistics and/or algorithm design, interest in cyber security and good programming skills are desired. You need a strong academic track record, be analytical and independent, and have a passion for research and problem solving.
After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.
Target degree: Doctoral degree
Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.
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Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).
Applications must include the following elements:
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Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | According to agreement |
Salary | Monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral student salary agreement |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Stockholm |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | J-2022-2704 |
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Published | 10.Nov.2022 |
Last application date | 01.Dec.2022 |