HRS2026/468-385 Investigador / Researcher

UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID; España; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID in Madrid invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) in the Engineering field. The role focuses on studying side-channel vulnerabilities in low-end RISC-V processors and implementing HW countermeasures, with integration into IoT use cases using post-quantum cryptography.

The position requires a Master's degree or equivalent and strong skills in embedded systems, VHDL, C/C++, Python, MLIR, English proficiency, and willingness to learn Spanish.

Qualifications

• Master degree or equivalent in a related engineering/science field.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems programming and VHDL.
• Experience in C/C++ and/or Python; familiarity with compilers and MLIR.
• Experience in HW security and good English; willingness to learn Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Study side-channel vulnerabilities in low-end RISC-V processors.
• Implement hardware countermeasures and modify processor architecture.
• Integrate the project into use cases involving IoT with post-quantum cryptography.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

VHDL

MLIR

HW security

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer/Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field

Tools

VHDL

MLIR

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID Department HRS4R Research Field Engineering » Electronic engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 20 Nov 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 6 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• Study of side-channel vulnerabilities in low-end RISC-V processors (Ibex or similar)
• Implementation of HW countermeasures for the vulnerabilities detected, modifying the processor architecture
• Integration in relevant use case for the project related to the use of low-end RISC-V procesors in IoT with post-quantum cryptography

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Basic qualifications: Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer/Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field. Outstanding master degree students who are close to completing their degree will also be considered. Prior research experience in relevant fields will be highly valued.

Specific Requirements

Strong knowledge of embedded systems programming and VHDL; programming in C/C++ and/or Python; familiarity with compilers and MLIR. Experience in HW security. A high level of English, as well as a willingness to learn Spanish, are also required for this position.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages SPANISH Level Excellent

Research Field Engineering » Electronic engineering

Additional Information

The contract includes full social security coverage and a gross salary of 25.000 euros paid in 12 monthly installments. Attendance expenses for conferences, summer schools, and workshops are also covered with the available funding.

Eligibility criteria

• Adaptation of the educational level: 20%
• Experience in the field of the proposed tasks: 30%
• Adequacy to the specific requirements: 25%
• Experience in Research and Motivation: 25%

Additional comments

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Centro de Electrónica Industrial y Sistemas Multimodales (CEIMM) Country Spain State/Province Madrid City Madrid Postal Code 28006 Street Calle José Gutiérrez Abascal, 2 Geofield