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PhD in Microelectronics: Security Sensors and Countermeasures for Detecting Physical X-ray Attacks Grenoble INP - Institute of Engineering in France

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

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France

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Grenoble INP - Institute of Engineering

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Keywords

Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Digital Design
Microelectronics
Device Physics
Hardware Security
Physics

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PhD opportunity in microelectronics and hardware security at Grenoble INP - Institute of Engineering in France.

The project is part of the ANR GALAXI initiative (Global and Local Advanced Attacks through X-Ray Irradiation), coordinated by TIMA with partners including CEA-Leti, SIMaP, LCIS, LabHC and Mines Saint-Étienne. The PhD is carried out within the work package on detection and countermeasures against X-ray attacks and multimodal physical attacks.

Research topics include designing robust sensors to detect X-ray exposure even when the device is powered off, exploring structures sensitive to total ionizing dose or laser, and developing mechanisms that can record and report an attack at restart. A second axis focuses on evaluating and creating countermeasures such as masking, hiding, redundancy, and FPGA-prototyped protections resistant to transient and permanent effects.

Relevant study areas and keywords: electronic engineering, microelectronics, hardware security, FPGA, VHDL/Verilog, fault injection, side-channel analysis, device physics, semiconductors, MOS devices.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a Master degree or equivalent, have digital design and FPGA prototyping skills, understand physical attack models, and have a good scientific English level.

Application deadline: 14 October 2026 at 20:00 (Europe/Paris). Applications must be sent by email to [email protected]. The post also references an Euraxess listing for further details.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Master Degree or equivalent in electronic engineering or a closely related field. Core competencies include digital design and FPGA prototyping (VHDL/Verilog), knowledge of hardware security such as physical attacks, fault injection and side-channel analysis, basic electronics and device physics (semiconductors, MOS devices), and a good level of scientific English.

How to apply

Send applications by email to [email protected] before 14 October 2026. The posting also links to the Euraxess application page for more details.

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