Postdoc in Cyber-Security and Cyber-Deception - DTU Compute

Technical University of Denmark (DTU); Denmark; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Compute – Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a fully funded two-year postdoctoral position in cyber-deception and adaptive cyber defense. You will conduct independent, high-quality research in collaboration with international partners and disseminate results at top venues.

The role is part of the PSYFIND project and requires a PhD in CS/cybersecurity with a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
• Strong background in cybersecurity and empirical/experimental research.
• Publication record in top-tier venues expected (IEEE S&P, Usenix Security, CCS, NDSS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Advance research in cyber-deception and adaptive cyber defense.
• Conduct independent research while collaborating with DTU and international partners.
• Design and implement experimental cyber-deception systems and methods.
• Disseminate results at leading cybersecurity conferences and journals.
• Co-supervise MSc thesis projects related to the research.

Skills

Cybersecurity research

Empirical security methods

Data-driven security

AI/ML for security

Experiment design

Education

PhD in computer science or cybersecurity

Job description

Are you a cybersecurity researcher interested in cyber-deception, empirical security, and adaptive cyber defense? Do you enjoy combining security experimentation with data-driven methods?

This fully funded two-year postdoctoral position offers you the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in cyber-deception and to work in an interdisciplinary and international research environment.

As part of the PSYFIND project, you will investigate how information obtained from interactions with deceptive systems can be used to better understand adversarial behavior and improve cyber-defense mechanisms. The project brings together expertise in cybersecurity and behavioral science, with the aim of developing more adaptive and effective approaches to cyber-deception.

You will join the cyber-deception research group at DTU Compute and work closely with the Principal Investigator, other researchers at DTU, and our collaborators at the University of Copenhagen and internationally. The position provides considerable freedom to shape your research within the broader scope of the project and to develop new ideas at the intersection of cyber-deception, empirical cybersecurity, and data-driven security.

Responsibilities and qualifications

The primary purpose of this position is to advance research in cyber-deception and adaptive cyber defense. You will conduct independent research while collaborating closely with researchers at DTU, the University of Copenhagen, and our international research partners.

Your primary tasks will be to:

• Conduct high-quality research in cyber-deception and disseminate results at leading cybersecurity conferences and journals
• Design and implement experimental cyber-deception systems and methods
• Collaborate with academic and research partners
• Contribute to the research activities of the broader cyber-deception group
• Opportunity to co-supervise MSc thesis projects related to the research

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in computer science, cybersecurity, computer engineering, or a closely related field.

We are looking for a researcher with a strong background in cybersecurity and experience with empirical or experimental research. Experience with cyber-deception, empirical or experimental cybersecurity, security data analysis, machine learning for security, Internet measurement, or AI-enabled cybersecurity is an advantage.

A strong publication record in leading international cybersecurity venues is expected, for example at conferences such as IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy, USENIX Security, ACM CCS, NDSS, RAID, ACSAC, or comparable top-tier venues. Experience with implementing and evaluating cybersecurity research prototypes is an advantage.

An interest in interdisciplinary research and excellent written and spoken English are also important.

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures .

The period of employment is 2 years. The starting date is January 2027 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information

Further information may be obtained from the PI, Emmanouil Vasilomanolakis, [e-mail] .

You can read more about the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at www.compute.dtu.dk/ and about the Section for Cybersecurity Engineering at www.compute.dtu.dk/sections/cybsec .

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Compute – Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science – is an internationally recognised academic environment with over 400 employees and 10 research sections. We broadly cover digital technologies within mathematics, data science, computer science, and computer engineering, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, internet of things (IoT), chip design, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, social networks, fairness, and data ethics. Our research is rooted in basic research and centres on mathematical models of the physical and virtual world, as a basis for the analysis, design, and implementation of complex systems. We focus on ensuring that our research results contribute to creating a better society by supporting areas such as health, green transition, energy supply, and life science. We collaborate with universities, public and private organisations, and companies in Denmark and abroad, and through DTU’s startup ecosystem, we encourage innovation and entrepreneurship. We have a strong ethical, human, and sustainable approach that ensures integrity in our work. Therefore, we strive for and take responsibility for driving the democratisation of digital technologies, so that everyone has the opportunity to actively participate in the development, and we ensure a continued open, democratic, and inclusive society for the benefit of all. At DTU Compute, we value diversity, inclusion, and a flexible work-life balance. Read more here: www.compute.dtu.dk .

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