PhD Position in Web and Emerging Applications Security at Chalmers Security and Privacy Lab Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden

Join the Chalmers Security and Privacy Lab as a PhD student and contribute to cutting-edge research in software security and privacy. The lab develops principled concepts and mechanisms to ensure robust security and privacy for software, addressing vulnerabilities in modern computing systems. You will be supervised by Professor Andrei Sabelfeld, a Wallenberg Scholar and recipient of numerous awards from ERC, SSF, VR, WASP, Google, Amazon, Facebook, and OpenAI, as well as the Chalmers PhD Supervisor of the Year award.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is a joint department at Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, comprising approximately 300 employees from over 30 countries. The department's research spans theoretical foundations to applied systems, and it offers high-quality education at all levels, with extensive collaborations across academia, industry, and society.

As a PhD student, you will contribute to research projects focused on Web and Emerging Applications Security. Research tracks include web application crawling and security scanning (Black Widow, Black Ostrich, Spider-Scents), security and privacy of browser extensions (FakeX, CodeX), JavaScript server-side sandboxing (SandTrap), data minimization in trigger-action platforms (minTAP, LazyTAP), and security and privacy of agentic and AI-integrated systems.

Qualifications required include a Master's degree by the starting date, a well-documented track record in cybersecurity and/or privacy, high motivation, independence, analytical problem-solving ability, empathy, loyalty, high ethical standards, and excellent English communication skills. The position is full-time, temporary employment for up to five years, with 20 percent departmental work (mostly teaching duties). Salary is as specified in Chalmers' general agreement for PhD student positions.

Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in Gothenburg, with a strong commitment to gender balance, equality, and diversity. The GENIE Initiative and other equality projects are integral to the university's activities. Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world, fostering innovation and global engagement.

To apply, submit your application electronically via the application form. Prepare your CV, personal letter, references, copies of theses, evidence of relevant work, transcripts, and certificates as PDF files. The application deadline is May 24, 2026. For questions, contact Professor Andrei Sabelfeld at [email protected]

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