PhD: Quantum-Resilient Security for Connected Vehicles

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-year funded studentship

Funding for UK applicants (home fees)

Stipend per year (£21,805)

Job summary

University of East Anglia in Norwich invites applications for a PhD studentship focused on developing quantum-resilient security for connected vehicular systems. The project investigates post-quantum cryptographic techniques within 6G-enabled networks and aims to balance security strength, computation, and latency in time-sensitive environments.

The project combines modelling, simulation, and algorithmic implementation to evaluate PQC schemes in realistic vehicular conditions and explores

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2:1 honour degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Candidates should have a strong background in programming and/or networking.
• Prior knowledge of cybersecurity or cryptography is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop quantum-resilient security approaches for connected vehicular systems.
• Investigate PQC techniques for dynamic vehicular networks.
• Combine system modelling, simulation, and algorithmic implementation to evaluate PQC schemes.
• Identify practical design principles for integrating quantum-resilient security into deployable vehicular systems.

Skills

Programming

Networking

Cybersecurity

Education

2:1 honours degree or international equivalent

Job description

University of East Anglia in Norwich invites applications for a PhD studentship focused on developing quantum-resilient security for connected vehicular systems. The project investigates post-quantum cryptographic techniques within 6G-enabled networks and aims to balance security strength, computation, and latency in time-sensitive environments.

The project combines modelling, simulation, and algorithmic implementation to evaluate PQC schemes in realistic vehicular conditions and explores