PhD in Browser Extension Security & Privacy

Inria Sophia Antipolis; Valbonne; Sur place; EUR 24 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Inria Sophia Antipolis is offering a PhD position within the ANR JCJC project EXPELLIARMUS on disarming dangerous browser extensions to protect user security and privacy. You will join the research team led by Dr. Nataliia Bielova at the Inria Centre on the French Riviera, supervised by Dr.-Ing.

Aurore Fass. The PhD typically lasts three years in France. The role focuses on automated detection and analysis of malicious browser extensions, building datasets, and contributing to interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python and JavaScript.
• Background in Web Security and Web Privacy research.
• Experience with browser extensions and browser architecture helpful.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to the EXPELLIARMUS project under ANR JCJC funding.
• Carry out rigorous research in browser extension security and privacy.
• Assist in producing datasets, tooling, and publications with the team.

Connaissances

Python

JavaScript

Web Security

Web Privacy

Machine Learning

Browser Extensions

English Proficiency

Formation

Master's degree in Computer Science

Cybersecurity background

Description du poste

Inria Sophia Antipolis is offering a PhD position within the ANR JCJC project EXPELLIARMUS on disarming dangerous browser extensions to protect user security and privacy. You will join the research team led by Dr. Nataliia Bielova at the Inria Centre on the French Riviera, supervised by Dr.-Ing.

Aurore Fass. The PhD typically lasts three years in France. The role focuses on automated detection and analysis of malicious browser extensions, building datasets, and contributing to interdisciplinary