Postdoctoral Students in Electrical Engineering

Lund University

Sweden

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Lund University, LTH, Electrical and Information Technology

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Description of the workplace

The Division for Secure and Networked Systems within the Department of Electrical and Information Technology works broadly with research within cryptography, computer security, wireless and fixed networks. The division runs several research projects through different research collaboration platforms and arranges workshops and seminar series, making the research at the division visible to larger audiences. Cross-disciplinary projects are formed through our research collaboration platforms and national and international research networks, contributing to a dynamic research environment.

Through the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program, WASP, we now offer a new doctoral student position in the computer security area.

Being a doctoral student:

As a doctoral student, you are both admitted as a student and employed at Lund University. You will be trained in a scientific approach, including critical thinking, independent problem-solving, and research ethics awareness. You will also develop leadership and pedagogical skills under supervision. Doctoral studies end with a thesis and a doctoral degree.

Project description

The primary duties of the doctoral student position are to perform research and teaching within the computer security area.

The research focuses on security for dynamic resource allocation in next-generation mobile networks. Key topics include:

Verification of target resources in dynamic execution environments
New principles and protocols for execution target verification
Protected execution environments such as Intel TDX and AMD SEV
Side-channel risks in confidential computing environments
Side-channel attacks on dynamically allocated tasks
Security of resource allocation functions and related attacks/defences

The research method includes system studies, simulations, and experimental research. The project is a collaboration with Linköping University.

Work duties

You will primarily devote yourself to your doctoral programme, including research projects, doctoral courses, seminars, and conferences.

Main duties:

Experimental evaluations and publishing results in conferences and/or journals
Participation in teaching and departmental work (maximum 20% of working time)

Qualifications

General admission requirements

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle studies if they have:

A second-cycle qualification, or
At least 240 credits including 60 second-cycle credits, or
Equivalent knowledge acquired otherwise

Specific admission requirements (Electrical Engineering)

At least 60 second-cycle credits relevant to Electrical Engineering, or
MSc in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, Nanoengineering, Engineering Physics, or Information and Communication Engineering

Additional requirements

Ability to work independently and formulate research problems
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to cooperate
Very good English (spoken and written)
Ability to develop and simulate complex computer and communication systems

Other qualifications

Courses or thesis work in computer security and/or cryptology
Industrial experience
Software development skills
Machine learning skills
Teaching and communication experience

We offer

Lund University offers generous benefits including annual leave, occupational pension, and public sector employment advantages.

Employment details

Fixed-term full-time employment
Start: As soon as possible (no later than 1 December 2026)
Duration: 4 years (may be extended for teaching/departmental duties)
Regulated under the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 5

Application

Applications must include:

CV and cover letter explaining motivation and fit for the project
Copies of academic certificates confirming eligibility
Additional supporting documents (transcripts, references, recommendation letters, etc.)

Applications must be written in English.

About LTH

LTH is Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering. It educates students, develops future knowledge, and contributes to societal development through research and innovation. The faculty has nearly 12,000 students and produces around 100 theses and 2,000 scientific publications annually.