Simula Research Laboratory AS is a publicly owned company located outside Oslo, Norway. It is a multi-cultural organization, employing about 150 individuals from more than 30 countries. Simula is conducting ICT research in the fields of communication technology, scientific computing and software engineering. Simula's main objective is to generate new understanding and create vital knowledge about fundamental scientific challenges that are of genuine value for society. This is achieved through high quality research, education of graduate students, industry collaboration, technology transfer and commercialisation.

PhD position in Networks

We are looking for a Postdoctoral fellow to join our team for a project called IoTSec - Security in IoT for Smart Grids, funded by the Norwegian Research Council under IKTPLUSS initiative. IoTSec envisions a resilient and secure Internet-of-Things (IoT) enabled smart grid system by developing privacy enhancing technologies in conjunction with the measures of security and dependability. The selected candidate is expected to start working from 1st April 2016. The duration of the contract will be 2 years.

Responsibilities

As a Postdoctoral research fellow, you will work closely with Prof. Yan Zhang, Prof. Stein Gjessing and Dr. Sabita Maharjan on designated tasks for the position's duration. The tasks mainly focus on smart grid security and privacy. The successful candidate is expected to study various kinds of possible attacks in a smart grid infrastructure, generate and develop IoT security models and apply them into the smart grid system, thus taking security a step further from being just estimated to being measurable.

At Simula, you will have the opportunity to be part of the larger community, and participate in social and networking events. We strive to create an environment at Simula where everyone matters and everyone's engagement is the key.

Your Profile

- Interested applicants should:

- Hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, computer science, information technology or similar/equivalent fields

- Have solid background on smart grid, security

- Have a strong publication record

- Demonstrate an excellent level of spoken and written English.

- Possess good interpersonal skills and show willingness to work as part of an international team.

- Experience or research work on security models and algorithms is an advantage

Simula Offers

Excellent working environment with highly competent and motivated international Researchers. Good office facilities located close to the Oslo fjord and 10 minutes drive or a short boat trip from the centre of Oslo, the capital of Norway. Competitive salary.

Simula strives to achieve a good balance between male and female employees, and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements

Candidates MUST send their application via the link at the bottom of this page.

Applications sent by e­mail will not be examined.

The application MUST include:

- Curriculum vitae (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)

- List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee

- Master thesis, or abstract of thesis if the thesis itself is unavailable/unfinished

- Cover letter explaining the candidate's background, qualifications and research interests

- Copies of educational certificates, and transcript of records

- Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

The application deadline is as soon as possible, bu

Timer per uke: Tillsvidare

Arbeidsgiver Navn: Simula Research Laboratory AS

Arbeidsgiver adresse: 1325 LYSAKER

Formen for kontakt: Prof. Yan Zhang e-post: yanzhang (at) simula.no

Arbeidsgiver telefonnummer: 004767828200

Job kort beskrivelse:
Software and applications developers and analysts not elsewhere classified

Land: Norge

Kontraktsvarighet varighet~~POS=HEADCOMP: Fast

Kontraktstype: Heltid

Kreves utdanning: Ikke spesifisert

Erfaring: Se fritekst

Kilde til jobbtilbud:
Arbetsförmedlingen, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Sverige

Driving lisens: Nei

Hvordan søke: Annet - se fritekst