Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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PhD Candidate in Advanced Physical Security of Embedded Systems at NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
PhD Candidate position with gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. Employment period is 3 years for doctoral work plus 12 months of career promotion work. The position is full-time and temporary; a 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from salary.
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Country
Norway
University
Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) is advertising a PhD Candidate in Advanced Physical Security of Embedded Systems in the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology (IIK), with research activity linked to the Hardware security and Reverse Engineering Laboratory (HRE Lab) in Gjøvik, Norway.
The project focuses on embedded systems, hardware security, cybersecurity, side-channel analysis, fault injection, cryptographic implementations, reverse engineering, AI/ML-assisted analysis, and quantitative security assessment. The successful candidate will conduct experimental research on physical attack surfaces such as power and electromagnetic leakage, voltage/clock/EM fault injection, timing and memory/bus behaviour, and countermeasure evaluation. The work also includes developing automated experimentation workflows, datasets, reusable testbeds, and robust evidence-based methods for hardware security assurance.
This is a full-time PhD position. The appointment normally includes a salary of NOK 580,000 per year (depending on qualifications and seniority), with a 3-year doctoral period plus 12 months of career promotion work. The candidate must be admitted to the PhD programme in Information Security and Communication Technology within three months of starting.
Eligibility highlights: a relevant Master’s degree in information security, cybersecurity, electronics engineering, electrical engineering, embedded systems, computer science, or a closely related field; a master’s thesis or equivalent independent project of at least 30 ECTS; strong academic results (B or better on NTNU’s scale or equivalent); and excellent English communication skills. Preferred experience includes side-channel analysis, fault injection, embedded platforms, FPGAs, cryptographic hardware, hardware reverse engineering, firmware analysis, and machine learning or signal processing.
Deadline: 1 October 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically via Jobbnorge.no and include the required documents listed in the advertisement.
Funding details
PhD Candidate position with gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. Employment period is 3 years for doctoral work plus 12 months of career promotion work. The position is full-time and temporary; a 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from salary.
What's required
Relevant Master's degree in information security, cybersecurity, electronics engineering, electrical engineering, embedded systems, computer science, or a closely related discipline, including a major independent project of at least 30 ECTS equivalent to a master's thesis. Master students may apply only if the degree is completed and documented before start. Applicants must have a strong academic background with an average grade of B or better on NTNU's scale (or equivalent), or otherwise demonstrate exceptional suitability through relevant work experience and/or peer-reviewed academic work. Excellent oral and written English at C1-C2 level is required. Preferred experience includes side-channel analysis, fault injection, embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, hardware-security platforms, cryptographic implementations, hardware reverse engineering, debugging interfaces, firmware analysis, machine learning, deep learning, signal processing, or prior research in hardware/embedded-system security. Norwegian/Scandinavian language level should be stated if applicable.
How to apply
Prepare the required application documents, including cover letter, CV, transcripts and diplomas, thesis copy or confirmation, project outline, motivation letter, publications if any, certificates, and three referees. Submit the application electronically via Jobbnorge.no before the deadline. If invited to interview, bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas.
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