PhD in Cybersecurity and Cyber Physical Systems at Munster Technological University (CyberUnite Project) Munster Technological University in Ireland

Munster Technological University (MTU) is recruiting a PhD student for the HEA-funded CyberUnite Project, a major cross-border research initiative focused on advancing resilient, adaptive, and trustworthy cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure. The project is a collaboration between University of Limerick, Queens University Belfast, MTU, and University College Cork, under the North-South Research Programme. The successful candidate will develop a Cyber-Digital-Twin framework and methodology, using a real-world critical infrastructure as a use-case, and will work with an Airbus Mobile Cyber Range to create and analyze cyber attack scenarios, methods, models, and tools to enhance the resilience of cyber physical systems.

The PhD is hosted at MTU and supervised by George O'Mahony, Head of Department of Computer Science. Applicants must have a BSc or BEng (Honours) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electronic Engineering. Essential skills include cybersecurity, ethical hacking/penetration testing, cyber attack replication, OSCP style challenge development, and digital environment development using virtualization technologies. The position is fully funded for 4 years, with a €25,000 annual stipend, and covers PhD fees, laptop, travel, and consumables.

To apply, candidates should submit a single PDF containing their CV, a cover letter (max 2 pages) describing research interests and relevant skills, academic transcripts, English language certificates, and contact information for three referees to [email protected] with the subject 'CyberUnite Cyber Digital Twin PhD Application'. The deadline for applications is 2 January 2026. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in cybersecurity, cyber physical systems, digital twins, and collaborative research across leading Irish institutions.