SecReSy4You - Young researcher network for security and resilience of critical cyber-physical s[...]

Organisation/Company Università degli Studi di Padova Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 27 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

This PhD project is part of the MSCA Doctoral Network "SecReSy4You," focusing on the security and resilience of critical cyber-physical systems (CPS). The core objective is to develop advanced contextual-based intrusion and anomaly detection algorithms to mitigate insider threats within collaborative perception frameworks. Research activities include testing the resiliency of these solutions against stealthy sensor-based attacks designed to manipulate system perception. The doctoral candidate will engage in interdisciplinary research, modeling threat actors, and developing AI-based monitoring tools. Responsibilities include publishing in top-tier journals/conferences and performing transnational academic or industrial secondments across Europe. The position offers a highly international environment and a joint training program with leading research institutions.

• Excellent degree (Master of Science or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or any other relevant field.
• Strong background in cybersecurity.
• High proficiency in programming (C, C++, Python, ROS, or Matlab).
• High proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge in control theory will be considered an advantage.

• Italy

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