PhD position in Advanced Cybersecurity

NETCOM Lab

Deadline for receipt of applications: July 1, 2024 23:59 AoE (02 July 2024, 13:59h Europe/Madrid Time)

The NETCOM Lab Group is seeking a dedicated Researcher to join our team, focusing on leveraging advanced machine learning techniques and large language models (LLMs) to analyze and interpret extensive cyber threat information. This role aims to enhance our understanding of emerging cyber threats, identify patterns and anomalies, and develop innovative solutions to strengthen cybersecurity defenses.

The position offers:

Working in a vibrant, collaborative, multi-cultural and English-speaking environment. The expectation to publish at top-tier venues in networking A unique opportunity to experiment with bleeding edge activities in cybersecurity

Skills Required:

• Knowledge and experience in cybersecurity and threat intelligence.
• Experience with machine learning techniques and LLMs
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.

Academic Qualifications:

• Academic background in computer science, cybersecurity, or equivalent disciplines.
• Excellent academic transcripts.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory.

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