Postdoctoral Position in Electrical Engineering

Lund University

Employer: Lund University, LTH, Electrical and Information Technology
Reference Number: PA2026/267
Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-time (100% FTE)
Start Date: As soon as possible, but no later than June 1, 2026
Location: Lund, Skåne län, Sweden
Application Deadline: 16 March 2026

About Lund University

Founded in 1666, Lund University is consistently ranked among the world’s top universities, with around 47,000 students and more than 8,800 staff across Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. Lund University values diversity and gender equality, welcoming applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences.

Workplace

• Division of Secured and Networked Systems, Department of Electrical and Information Technology, Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
• Focus: Cryptography, Computer Security, Wireless and Fixed Networks
• Security group: ~20 members
• Research directions: Cryptography, Privacy, and System Security for Connected Systems

Collaboration: Department of Computer Science, focusing on software engineering and AI, with ~15 members.

Position Description

The doctoral student position is part of Cybercampus Sweden and the LTH research center NextG2Com.

Research focus:

• Intersection of Cybersecurity and Software Engineering
• Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) for AI-based and AI-driven software development
• Extend TARA practices to meet regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act)
• Automating TARA analysis for AI applications and AI-based software development
• Case study and experimental-driven research

Work duties:

• Devote primarily to doctoral research, courses, seminars, and conferences
• Contribute to research projects and teaching (up to 20% of working hours)
• Collaborate with Cybercampus offices in Stockholm and other Swedish doctoral students

Qualifications

General admission requirements:

• Second-cycle (Master’s) degree or equivalent (240 ECTS, 60 in second cycle)

Specific requirements for Electrical Engineering:

• MSc or 60 credits in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Mathematics, Nanoengineering, Engineering Physics, or Information and Communication Engineering

Additional requirements:

• Strong software development skills
• Experience with complex computer and communication systems
• Ability to work independently and formulate research problems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Ability to cooperate effectively
• Must meet Cybercampus security eligibility

Preferred qualifications:

• Courses or thesis in Computer Security or Cryptology
• Documented software engineering and AI skills
• Teaching and communication skills
• Industrial experience

Employment and Benefits

• Fixed-term full-time position
• Generous annual leave and occupational pension scheme
• Doctoral studies at LTH typically last 4 years full-time

Application Instructions

Applications must be in English and include:

• CV and cover letter describing research interests and educational background
• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts
• Optional: Grade transcripts, reference contacts, letters of recommendation

Contact Person:
Professor Christian Gehrmann – christian.gehrmann@eit.lth.se

Union Representatives:
OFR/ST – st@st.lu.se
SACO – kansli@saco-s.lu.se
SEKO – sekocivil@seko.lu.se

Published: 05 February 2026
Application Deadline: 16 March 2026

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