KTH Royal Institute of Technology is offering postdoctoral research positions within the Networked Systems Security (NSS) group at the EECS/SCS department. The positions are aimed at highly motivated individuals with a strong background in networked systems security and privacy.
To be eligible, applicants must have a doctoral degree or equivalent obtained within the last three years, along with significant research expertise in network or computer security and/or privacy-enhancing technologies.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology is a prestigious university in Sweden with a rich history dating back to 1827. It offers over 60 two-year master’s degree programs in English, as well as one three-year bachelor’s program in Information and Communication Technology.
Application Deadline: October 1, 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- Department: EECS/SCS (Networked Systems Security)
- Course Level: Postdoctoral
- Award: Position at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: Up to two (2)
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in: Sweden
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for research in networked systems security and privacy.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Hold a doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (exceptions for special reasons such as sick or parental leave).
- Demonstrate significant documented research expertise in network or computer security and/or privacy-enhancing technologies.
- Possess proficiency in written and spoken English, and have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Show strong motivation and the ability to work independently.
- Preferred qualifications include teaching abilities, documented student supervision, and awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, especially regarding gender equality.
How to Apply
Apply for this scholarship by e-mail to [email protected]. Mark your application with reference number J-2024-1877 in the e-mail subject field. Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than 11:59 CET October 1, 2024.
Application Requirements:
- Cover letter: One-page summary of your application.
- Curriculum vitae: Document detailing your relevant academic, professional, and other achievements, experience, and knowledge (maximum five pages).
- Transcripts and degrees: Official documents from previously attended university-level institutions, with certified translations in English (if not originally in English).
- Recommendation letters: Detailed contact information for at least two references.
- Statement of purpose: Discuss your motivation and research interests, preparation (studies, technical knowledge, research experience, etc.), future goals, and how they relate to and complement research within NSS (maximum two pages).
- Full list of publications.
- Representative publications: Up to three documents, up to twenty pages each (for longer documents, provide an abstract and a web link to the full text).
Benefits
This is a position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future. You will work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature, with engaged and ambitious colleagues in a creative, international, and dynamic working environment. The position includes help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH. The initial period is one year with the possibility of extension for an additional year.
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