PhD Scholarship in Systems Security: Indiana University’s Department of Computer Science is offering fully funded PhD positions for Fall 2026 in Prof. Hyungsub Kim’s lab. The group focuses on cybersecurity for cyber-physical systems, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and satellites. The positions come with full financial support, active collaboration opportunities, and pathways for summer research internships.
PhD Scholarship Opportunities in Cyber-Physical Systems Security – Indiana University
Summary Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | PhD Research Scholar |
| Research Area | Cybersecurity for Cyber-Physical Systems |
| Location | Department of Computer Science, Indiana University (IU), USA |
| Funding | Fully funded (RA/TA) – tuition, stipend, health insurance |
| Start Term | Fall 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | Pre-application required before formal submission (ongoing; apply early) |
Designation
PhD Research Scholar (Fully Funded)
Research Area
The lab works across a wide spectrum of CPS-focused cybersecurity topics, including:
• Physical sensor attack modeling and simulation
• Vulnerability analysis for open-source software and hardware
• Automated vulnerability detection and patching methods
• Program analysis and formal methods
• Security assessment for machine-learning models
Location
Department of Computer Science, Indiana University, USA
Eligibility / Qualification
Here’s what they expect you to bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field
• Strong C/C++ programming skills
• Good understanding of operating systems and algorithms
• Solid English communication skills
• Must meet Indiana University’s graduate admission requirements (see official criteria)
Job Description
Selected candidates will join Prof. Hyungsub Kim’s research group to work on cutting-edge problems in cybersecurity for cyber-physical systems. The work may involve designing sensor attack models, analyzing software vulnerabilities, building automated detection tools, or developing secure ML model frameworks. Students will collaborate closely with leading researchers and may have the chance to take part in summer research internships at partner universities.
How to Apply
Step 1: Pre-Application
Fill out the pre-application form before submitting the official application:
(Pre-Application Form)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU3TETnMirVwvB2JERPA95TMM-DfVfQNsGWT7ParEMNPNI4g/viewform
Step 2: Official Application
Submit your full PhD application through Indiana University’s graduate portal:
https://luddy.indiana.edu/admissions/graduate.html
Last Date for Apply
Not fixed, but early submission is strongly recommended. Complete the pre-application before the formal PhD application.
