Research Engineer in positioning and wireless security

Job description

We invite applications for a research engineer position with the Networked Systems Security (NSS) lab (https://www.eecs.kth.se/nss) at EECS/SCS. We are looking for highly motivated individuals to work on security of machine learning and large language models. The positions involve activities leading to original research and results in peer-reviewed publications.

The NSS group designs and builds trustworthy networked systems, with a research agenda covering a gamut of security and privacy problems and results that got significant attention by the research community. NSS introduced a new security curriculum at KTH. Candidates with experimental/systems profiles and research interests are welcome to apply.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 
• Solid background in computer security, distributed algorithms and systems, programming languages, performance analysis, software engineering, machine learning.
• Readiness and willingness to contribute to our research and work in an international research team.

Preferred qualifications

• Research expertise
• Experience with global navigation satellite systems, software defined radios, and wireless device programing
• The ability to inform about research and development work
• Experience of developing and leading activities and staff
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence
• Subject-related skills
• Professional skills

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

Contact information to trade union representatives.

To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of your academic interests, how they relate to your previous studies, work, and future goals, and how you can match and contribute to the NSS research agenda. (Maximum 1page long)
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 6 months, with access according to agreement.

Other information

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values

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According to The Protective Security Act (2018-585), the candidate must undergo and pass security vetting if the position is placed in a security class. Information regarding whether the position is subject to such a classification will be provided during the recruitment process.

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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence. 

About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here

1. Fanny Sjöström, HR-administratör, fansjo@kth.se
2. Panagiotis Papadimitratos, Professor, papadim@kth.se