Electrification and digitalization are among the most important areas for the transition to sustainable societies. The Department of Electrical Engineering conducts successful research and education in these areas – including renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, industrial IoT, 6G communication and wireless sensor networks, as well as research and education in Life Science, health technology, smart electronic sensors and medical systems. The Department of Electrical Engineering is an international environment with approximately 160 employees contributing to important technical energy and health solutions at the Ångström Laboratory.
We are now recruiting a Doctoral Candidate in Cybersecurity for Power Systems.
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The position is located at the Division of Electricity, within the Department of Electrical Engineering. Here you will find a pleasant work environment with an active doctoral candidate network and a variety of experimental projects. The division collaborates with Swedish companies – both public and private – as well as other stakeholders in various research areas. We look forward to your application. Be part of building the future with us!
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Project Description
Cyberattacks and cyber warfare are an increasing threat to all critical infrastructure. Power systems are particularly vulnerable because other critical infrastructure, such as healthcare, communications, and payment systems, depend on them.
We are seeking a doctoral candidate who wants to conduct important and challenging research in the field of cybersecurity for power systems. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), threat modeling, and simulations, we can learn more about how cybersecurity can be improved.
The following are examples of possible projects:
Cybersecurity for power grid substations and their data communications
Cyber threats to future power systems
Cyber resilience in power systems
Cybersecure power systems with the help of AI/ML
We offer varied and exciting work that is shaped by the doctoral candidates and the research group together. Each doctoral candidate will be supervised by at least two advisors. The Department of Electrical Engineering also offers salary supplements for employment as a doctoral candidate at the department.
Duties
Conduct research on cybersecurity for power systems with the aim of producing scientific articles.
Develop and work with software tools that help conduct research to, for example, simulate data flows or cyberattacks.
Teaching and other departmental service will also be included in the duties, but no more than 20% of working time.
Qualification Requirements
Eligible for doctoral-level education is someone who has
completed a degree at an advanced level, such as a Master of Science degree or equivalent foreign degree assessed as corresponding to a master's degree, in computer science, electrical engineering, energy systems, information technology, systems in technology and society, engineering physics, or equivalent, or
completed at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at an advanced level including an independent thesis of at least 15 higher education credits, or
acquired qualifications in other ways that are essentially equivalent to the above.
We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. You have good collaboration and communication skills. You are goal-oriented, organized, and thorough, and can work effectively both independently and with others. You take responsibility for your work and drive it forward. Since the position involves some teaching, you also need to have an interest in teaching and be able to explain things clearly.
For the position, you are required to have a good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English in both speech and writing.
Meritorious
Interest in and knowledge of cybersecurity, data communication, and/or power systems.
About the Employment
Fixed-term employment for 48 months, according to HF 5 ch § 7. Full-time position. Start date September 1, 2026 or later, by agreement. Location: Uppsala.
Regulations for doctoral candidates can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance 5 ch §§ 1-7 and in the university's rules and guidelines.
Information about the employment is provided by
Professor Göran Ericsson, [email protected] +46 18 471 58 22.
Application Instructions
The application must contain 1) a letter describing yourself, your research interests, and why you want to pursue a doctorate, 2) your CV, 3) a brief description of your education, 4) a copy of your master's degree and course grades as well as a copy of your master's thesis, 5) any other documents you wish to submit, 6) names and contact details of references (email address and phone number), and 7) any publications. The application must be written in Swedish.
Submit your application by August 10, 2026. UFV-PA 2026/1999.
Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.
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The employment may be subject to security vetting. A requirement for employment in the event of security vetting is that the applicant is approved.
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Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]Electrification and digitalization are among the most important areas for the transition to sustainable societies. The Department of Electrical Engineering conducts successful research and education in these areas – including renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, industrial IoT, 6G communication and wireless sensor networks, as well as research and education in Life Science, health technology, smart electronic sensors and medical systems. The Department of Electrical Engineering is an international environment with approximately 160 employees contributing to important technical…