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PhD position at Eindhoven University of Technology
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The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science has a vacancy for a
PhD student in the group Security (SEC). SEC performs research in two
areas vital to the security of decentralized and embedded systems:
security-policy specification & enforcement, and security of embedded
systems.
The vacancy is within the Privacy Compliance and Enforcement (PriCE)
project.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The protection of electronic data which are increasingly generated and
used in our society (e.g., electronic health records, financial data,
demographic data used in eGoverment) is a serious and urgent issue
nowadays. The EU data protection legislation imposes very stringent
requirements on the collection, processing and disclosure of personal
data, and empowers users to control the access/usage of their data.
Furthermore, IT systems operate in unpredictable environments, where
different individuals access data in different capacities. In contrast,
current security mechanisms are very rigid. The basic notion of
enforcement relies on the idea that infringements (i.e., deviations from
policies/procedures) are violations and as such should not be permitted.
This project aims to develop the foundations of a novel approach that
allows users to control their data and enables organizations to comply
with usersÂ’ policies and legal requirements. The PhD student in the SEC
group will work on: (i) a user-centric system in which users can specify
the policies that regulate the access/usage of their data and in which
they are aware of the consequences and risks of the specified policies
in terms of security, privacy and accountability; and (ii) cryptographic
protocols that keep data persistently encrypted, while still ensuring
data availability.
TASKS:
- carry out research within the project, in cooperation with the
other parties involved;
- report on the results in papers and conference contributions;
- finishing a PhD thesis after four years;
- a small contribution to the teaching activities of the Security
group may be asked.
REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following
requirements:
- an MSc in Computer Science, Mathematics or closely related
field with above average results;
- a research oriented attitude;
- interest in computer security and formal methods;
- good communicative skills in English, both written and oral.
APPOINTMENT AND SALARY:
We offer:
- a full-time temporary appointment for a period of 4 years;
- a gross monthly salary of Eur 2.000 during the first year up to
Eur 2.558 during the fourth year of the appointment;
- a broad package of fringe benefits (e.g. excellent technical
infrastructure, child care, savings schemes, and excellent
sports facilities);
INFORMATION:
More information can be obtained from:
- regarding the project content:
dr. Jerry den Hartog, phone: +31 40 2472800,
email: [email protected]
dr. Nicola Zannone, phone: +31 40 2472646,
email: [email protected]
- regarding your application: mrs P.J. Evers BC, personnel
officer, phone +31 40 2472321, e-mail: [email protected]
APPLICATION:
The application should consist of the following parts:
- a motivation letter;
- a Curriculum Vitae;
- copies of your diplomas together with the list of grades, and
other relevant certificates;
- names and addresses of two referees;
- proof of English language skills (if applicable).
Applications should be submitted via this link:
http://jobs.tue.nl/nl/job/phdstudent-10-fte-price-project-167731.html
Please include the job vacancy code: V32.1765.
You can apply for this job before 31st August 2013.
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Nicola Zannone
Security Group
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Eindhoven University of Technology
Den Dolech 2, 5612 AZ Eindhoven
Phone: +31 (0)40 2472646
Fax: +31 (0)40 2434685
http://security1.win.tue.nl/~zannone
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