PhD student in Computer Science with a focus on secure connected systems

Publiceringsdatum: 2024-12-20

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Employment: Tidsbegränsad anställning

Scope: Heltid

Number of positions: 1

Closing date for application: 2025-01-20

Campus location: Västerås

School: Akademin för innovation, design och teknik (IDT)

Eligibility

Access to third-cycle courses and study programmes at a higher education education as well as basic eligibility requirements and assessment criteria, are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 7 §§ 34–41(SFS 1993:100). More information about third-cycle studies at MDU https://www.mdu.se/en/malardalen-university/education/third-cycle-studies

A full-time employment as a doctoral student is attached to this third-cycle studies which corresponds to four years. 

Position description

The PhD position is part of a funded research project focused on resilient and robust microgrid systems. Microgrids offer significant potential for advancing sustainability; however, their integration also introduces critical challenges in ensuring robust cybersecurity. As these decentralized energy systems rely on advanced technologies and interconnected networks, they become increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, which can undermine their resilience and reliability. This project aims to address these challenges by emphasizing the importance of secure and dependable microgrid systems.

 The PhD student will undertake the following major tasks:

• Conduct a systematic literature review of existing solutions for network intrusion detection systems (NIDS)
• Apply advanced Deep models for improving current NIDS solutions 
• Develop/utilize a digital twin for microgrid use case of the project 
• Integrate generative models within the NIDS solution on the digital twin for validation

Additionally, the PhD student will likely spend 20% of their time teaching and 80% on research.                        

Qualifications

For basic eligibility, the following is required:

• A degree at an advanced level.
• At least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 are at an advanced level.
• Equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad through other means.

Specific eligibility requirements include having the following:

• a master's level degree i Computer Science. 
• Students with equivalent knowledge can also be admitted

Assessment criteria

Prior to employment, consideration must be given to the ability to assimilate third-cycle courses and study programmes at a higher education. We are looking for a student with a background in electrical engineering, computer systems, or related disciplines. We will use the following assessment criteria:

• Strong background in Computer Science
• Good knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms
• Good knowledge of computer networking
• Understanding of intrusion detection systems and network security
• Strong programming skill (e.g. Python, C/C++, etc)
• Sufficient proficiency in oral and written English

In an overall assessment of suitability, emphasis is also placed on personal abilities. All employees at MDU are expected to cooperate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the organisation and their own work duties and contribute to a positive work environment. The skills/qualities that are of particular importance for the position are as follows:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while also contributing effectively in team settings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Adaptability and openness to learning new concepts and technologies.
• Strong organizational skills.                        

We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organization.

Application

Application is made online. Make your application by clicking the "Apply" button below.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the University no later than closing date for application.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Union representatives:

Saco-S saco-s@mdu.se

Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89

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