PhD student position in Data-driven Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Group

Deadline for receipt of applications: October 30, 2024 23:59 AoE (31 October 2024, 13:59h Europe/Madrid Time)

IMDEA Networks Institute invites applications for research positions in the area of cybersecurity. The selected candidate will become a member of the Cybersecurity group led by Dr. Guillermo Suarez-Tangil.

The candidate will conduct cutting-edge research in the application of data-driven analysis methods to understand and mitigate real-world problems in cybersecurity. In particular, the objective of this position is to create an observatory, which allows studying the privacy and security implications to mitigate cyber-security risks in the digital transition as in [1-4].

The position offers:

• The prospect to publish at top-tier venues
• The opportunity to work in a thrilling and international environment
• The possibility to enroll in a Ph.D. program

The position requires:

• A degree in Computer Science or a related field, with a solid academic record
• Background in statistical learning or data analysis
• Background in cybersecurity
• Programming skills
• Proficiency in English

What we offer:

• Competitive salary. The candidate’s experience will be considered.
• Full-time contract. Includes social and health benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

IMDEA Networks Institute aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Until a balanced ratio of men and women has been achieved at the institute, preference will be given to women if applicants have similar qualifications. IMDEA Networks Institute actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination). People with disabilities who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply

This contract is co-financed by the project “COMET. Understanding the Trail of the Malware Ecosystem from the Underground Markets to the Surface” with reference No. TED2021-132900A-I00, funded by MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 and European Union with NextGenerationEU/ PRTR.