Postdoctoral Researcher in Cyber-Physical Systems: The Division of Network and Systems Engineering at KTH is seeking a highly motivated postdoc with a strong background in learning and optimization for secure and robust autonomous cyber-physical systems.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Secure Autonomous Cyber-Physical Systems
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Cyber-Physical Systems Security, Secure and Robust Machine Learning |
| Location | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Employment Type | Temporary, Full-time |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Full-time Equivalent | 100% |
| Reference Number | PA-2025-4052 |
Eligibility/Qualification
Requirements
- A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, to be completed by the time the employment decision is made.
- Significant documented research expertise in cyber-physical systems and/or machine learning.
- Strong motivation, ability to work independently, and excellent collaborative skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
- Teaching abilities and experience supervising student work.
- Awareness of diversity, equal opportunity issues, and specific focus on gender equality.
- Strong collaborative abilities and independence.
Job Description
Join a project focused on developing model-based and data-driven techniques for detecting, mitigating, and reasoning about adversarial behavior in interconnected autonomous systems. Two possible research directions include:
- Cyber-Physical Systems Security: Develop methods for securing sensing, control, and decision-making pipelines in CPS, including modeling cyber-physical interactions, designing detection algorithms, and building resilient control mechanisms.
- Secure and Robust Machine Learning: Investigate adversarial robustness, adaptation to distribution shift, secure coordination, and robust learning in environments.
How to Apply
To apply for this position:
- Log into KTH’s recruitment system.
- Prepare your application, ensuring it includes:
- CV with relevant professional experience and knowledge.
- Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies (translations into English or Swedish if necessary).
- A brief account (max two pages) of your research motivations, academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals.
- Three scientific publications relevant to the position.
- Contact information for at least three referees.
- Submit your complete application no later than the last application date.
Last Date to Apply
18 January 2026 at midnight CET/CEST
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