Postdoctoral researchers in Computer Science, Cybersecurity

Ref no: ORU 2.1.1-03065/2025

We are looking for up to three postdoctoral researchers in Computer Science, specializing in Cybersecurity, for a fixed-term position at the School of Science and Technology.

Subject area

The subject area for this position is Computer Science, Cybersecurity.

Background

The postdoctoral researchers will be affiliated with the Department of Computer Science within the School of Science and Technology and will carry on research within the field of cybersecurity. All areas of cybersecurity are of interest. Examples of topics of interest (but not limited to):

• Intersection of cybersecurity and AI, i.e., attacks and defenses leveraging AI solutions, or attacks and defenses within AI solutions (e.g., backdooring, model poisoning, membership inference), cybersecurity of generative AI / LLMs;
• Cyber-physical systems security, e.g., in the fields of robotics, industrial plants, smart grids, automotive, drones, underwater robotics;
• Telecommunications security, e.g., in the fields of 5G/6G, wireless networks, software defined networks (SDNs), and future Internet paradigms, underwater communications, satellite communications;
• Web security and systems security (e.g., remote attestation);
• User authentication and usable security (e.g., biometrics, CAPTCHA);
• Privacy (e.g., information inference);
• Intersection between regulatory and technical aspects (EU NIS-2 Directive), e.g., compliance optimization and automatization.

The postdoctoral researchers will belong to the graduate school within the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP). WASP is Sweden’s largest individual research program ever, a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. The program addresses research on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems acting in collaboration with humans, adapting to their environment through sensors, information and knowledge, and forming intelligent systems-of-systems. The vision of WASP is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software for the benefit of Swedish society and industry. Read more: https://wasp-sweden.org/

Duties and responsibilities

The appointment as a postdoctoral researcher is intended to enable persons who have recently been awarded their doctoral degree to consolidate and develop primarily their research skills. Besides consolidating their research and publication track, the postdocs may be required to contribute to the department teaching (whether at the undergraduate or graduate level), up to 20 % of their time.

Qualifications

Those qualified for appointment as a postdoctoral researcher are applicants who at the time of appointment hold a doctoral degree or have a degree from abroad deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree. Applicants with doctoral degrees that have been awarded no more than 3 years prior to the application deadline are to be considered first. The applicant may not have previously held a position as a postdoctoral researcher for more than one year in the same subject and at the same higher education institution. The position is for a term of at least 2 years initially but may be extended for a further 1 year. If the person during the period of employment has been on parental leave, the period of employment is to be extended by the corresponding number of days. The period of employment may also be extended in the event of absence due to illness.

Assessment criteria

A basis for the assessment is the applicant’s ability to disseminate information and communicate; collaborate and engage with the wider community; and facilitate utilisation of the university’s research. In addition, the applicant’s suitability for the position will be assessed. Suitability refers to the applicant demonstrating the personal qualities required to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities at hand, the ability to cooperate with other members of staff, and the ability to contribute to the development of the operations.

Particular attention is to be paid to the applicant’s prospects of contributing to the future development of both research and education. Importance is also attached to a demonstrated ability and ambition to embark on a career within academia.

A successful applicant should:

• Be autonomous and show strong and independent problem-solving skills and critical analytical abilities;
• Demonstrate a strong background and publication track within the cybersecurity field, with knowledge of system security, network security, or AI/ML security;
• Have a passion for cybersecurity research in advanced and futuristic topics, as well as for interdisciplinary work at the intersection of AI, robotics, and cybersecurity.

A successful applicant should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to respectful and ethical professional behaviour.

Information

This is a full-time position for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. At Örebro University, salary depends on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

For more information about the position, contact Mauro Conti (mauro.conti@oru.se). For administration issues, contact Martin Magnusson (+46 19 303870, martin.magnusson@oru.se).

At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application

The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:

• Covering letter, outlining how you believe you can contribute to the continued development of Örebro University
• CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
• Account of research qualifications and experience
• Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met
• Relevant scientific publications (maximum of 10 and in full-text format)

Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian and Danish can be reviewed.
More information for applicants will be found on our career site: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/

The application deadline is June 23, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application!

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As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.