MSCA Doctoral Candidate in the SecReSy4You Network

Please note that this is a shortened version of the job posting. To see the full posting, please click "Apply Here" or visit Uppsala University's website for job openings: https://www.uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb Do you want to work with control engineering as well as cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employee engagement and offers secure, beneficial working conditions? Welcome to apply for a position as a doctoral candidate at the Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University. The doctoral candidate will be placed in the Secure Learning and Control Laboratory, an interdisciplinary research group that conducts basic and applied research at the intersection of cybersecurity, control theory, and machine learning. Job Responsibilities The doctoral candidate will primarily focus on their own research education. Other service at the department, involving teaching and administrative work, may be included within the scope of employment (max 20%). In addition to this, job responsibilities include the following: - Interdisciplinary research on security for cyber-physical systems, with a focus on secure control under uncertainty and in the presence of realistic adversaries. - Publication of scientific results in leading scientific journals and at prominent international conferences. - Contribution to network-wide activities and execution of (transnational) academic and/or industrial research visits within Europe. Qualification Requirements Basic eligibility for doctoral-level education is held by those who: - Have completed a degree at the advanced level in electrical engineering, technical physics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related field, or - Completed at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level including an independent project of at least 15 higher education credits, or - Have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way within or outside the country. For specific eligibility requirements, see the study plan for the subject. Furthermore, the following is required: - Very good academic results from previous higher education. - Good knowledge of control engineering and systems theory. - Good programming experience (e.g., in C, C++, Python, Julia, or Matlab). - High quality of advanced-level thesis work (or equivalent) or other independent written work. - Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in English. - Personal qualities such as creativity, meticulousness, and/or a structured approach to problem-solving. To be eligible as a doctoral candidate within MSCA (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions), you must not have completed a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment and must not be enrolled in a doctoral program. MSCA's mobility rule means that applicants must not have been resident or conducted their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country where the host organization is located (Sweden) for more than 12 months during the three years immediately preceding the recruitment. Desirable/Meriting Qualifications - Documented analytical ability of high quality. - Personal qualities such as initiative, collaboration skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both international and national project partners, as well as the ability to work both independently and in a team. - Meriting qualifications include knowledge in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, cybersecurity, or computer systems. Regulations for doctoral candidates are found in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, sections 1-7, and in the university's rules and guidelines. Application The application must contain the following documents. The submitted materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant's qualifications in relation to the assessment criteria. - Personal letter (maximum two pages) in which the applicant describes their motivation for applying for the position and the earliest possible start date. The letter must contain a section titled "Suitability for this Position," in which the applicant briefly describes how their background, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements and assessment criteria. - Curriculum vitae (CV). - Copies of diplomas and transcripts, including grades (with translation into English or Swedish if the original documents are in another language). - Advanced-level thesis work (or a draft if the work is not yet completed) and/or another self-produced technical or scientific text that demonstrates the applicant's research and analytical ability. Applicants may also attach publications or other relevant documents. - Contact information for two references (name, email address, and phone number). Applicants may also attach up to two letters of recommendation. About the Position The employment is time-limited, according to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, section 7. The position is full-time. Start date: September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala Doctoral candidates employed through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie program receive compensation in accordance with the program's rules for doctoral candidates during the grant period (36 months). This means that the gross salary (i.e., after deduction of employer contributions but including income tax) is approximately 37,000 SEK per month, depending on exchange rate (excluding any family allowance). The employed person's national and local taxes will be deducted from this gross salary before the net salary is paid to the doctoral candidate. At the end of the project, an additional salary payment may be made if the average exchange rate during the entire project is higher than the calculated exchange rate. For the remaining duration of studies, you will be employed on a standard doctoral contract, with salary according to the agreed salary scale for doctoral candidates plus a salary supplement of 1,800 kr/month. Follow this link to read more about financing for doctoral candidates and a local collective agreement for doctoral candidate salaries. Information about the position is provided by: University Lecturer André Teixeira (phone: +46 18-471 5414, email: [email protected]) Welcome to submit your application no later than August 17, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2342.

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