Post-doctoral in Online Privacy and Cybersecurity Research

Internet Analytics Group

Deadline for receipt of applications: April 7, 2025 23:59 AoE (08 April 2025, 13:59h Europe/Madrid Time)

The IAG group led by Dr. Narseo Vallina-Rodriguez at IMDEA Networks Institute invites applications for a postdoc position in the area of online privacy and cybersecurity.

Candidates with a Ph.D in Computer Science and related areas are invited to apply.  The post-doctoral fellow will work under the direction of Prof. Narseo Vallina-Rodriguez [https://www.narseo.com] and will primarily perform cutting-edge empirical research in the privacy domain, while assisting the PI in direct student supervision and research project development. Specifically, the candidate will be exploring new cookie-less tracking methods for cross-platform/cross-device user tracking. You can consult the PI Google Scholar site [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yOlNzfcAAAAJ] to identify the research interests of the group.

The position offers:

• the possibility to interact and collaborate with major industry players in the field of online privacy
• a vibrant, collaborative, multi-cultural and English-speaking environment
• the prospect to publish at top-tier venues in cybersecurity, privacy and network measurements,
• the high quality of life of the region of Madrid, Spain, where we are based.
• assistance and support in immigration processes for overseas students requiring VISA applications

The position requires:

• PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, with a solid academic record including publications at top-tier conferences in the field of cybersecurity, privacy or networking.
• excellent programming skills
• Excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization and communication skill
• fluency in written and spoken English
• enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.
• Past experience in building systems and experimental work in the area of online privacy, including.
• Desirable skills/interests: data analysis, mobile app analysis (either static or dynamically), JS analysis, development of scalable analysis pipelines.

 This contract is cofounded by:

• the project PID2022-143304OB-I00 (PARASITE) funded by MCIN/AEI /10.13039/501100011033/ and by the ERDF, A way of making Europe.
• the grant RYC2020-030316-I / AEI / 10.13039/501100011033, funded by the Agencia Estatal de Investigación under Ramón Y Cajal 2020 call.

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.