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IACR News item: 15 April 2015

University College Cork, Ireland
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Project: Secure and Privacy-Preserving Cyber-Physical Systems

Subject to approval from funding agency, the research project will investigate security and privacy issues in Cyber-Physical Systems. A team of 5 researchers will work on the project, including 3 Ph.D. students.

Applications are invited for fixed-term studentships (annual value of €18K, plus fees) from suitably qualified candidates who wish to undertake a PhD within the Department of Computer Science. Applicants should have a Masters degree in computer science or a closely related discipline, although applications from truly exceptional students with a honours bachelor\'s degree will be considered. Ideally, applicants will have some project experience in the areas of network security (intelligent transportation systems or industrial control systems would be a plus), privacy, or more generally computer security. Applicants must have very good mathematical ability and an interest in systems programming and experimental computer science.

Applicants must demonstrate good inter-personal skills, and a high standard of spoken and written English. The positions are open to applicants of any nationality. Non-EU applicants should visit http://www.ucc.ie/en/international/noneu-pg/english/ for UCC English Language Requirements.

How to apply:

Applications by email to Mary Noonan m.noonan (at) cs.ucc.ie and must include “PhD Studentship CyPS” in the subject line. Applications must include, in PDF format only:

1. 300 word personal statement explaining your interest in the project and computer security&privacy research;

2. full CV;

3. copy of transcript(s) showing names of all courses taken and grades achieved;

4. summaries of projects (BSc/MSC), internships and relevant work experience completed.

5. names and contact information of at least one reference.

For further information about the position, p

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