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Vice-Chancellor’s PhD Fellowships at Nottingham Trent University, UK: Art and Design, Biological / Biomedical Sciences, Communication, Culture and Media Studies, English, Physical Sciences / Technology, Social Policy

Nottingham Trent University has an outstanding reputation for our commitment to research that shapes lives and society. As part of our continued pledge to invest in research excellence we are delighted to announce the availability of 12 fully-funded PhD bursary places.At least six of the bursaries will be awarded in the following world-leading research areas. Art and Design, Biological / Biomedical Sciences, Communication, Culture and Media Studies, English, Physical Sciences / Technology, Social Policy, In addition, up to six bursaries are available to further enhance developing excellence in NTU’s internationally leading research areas.The studentships will pay UK / EU fees and provide a maintenance stipend linked to the RCUK rate (£13,590 per annum for 2011/12) for up to three years.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 18 April 2011

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Scholarship Programme for PhD Studies, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg: computer science and Maths Related subject

We are looking for a Ph.D. student in the area of formal methods based verification of security and privacy protocols. The successful candidate will join the SaToSS group led by Prof. Dr. Sjouke Mauw.
The research to be conducted concerns security and privacy issues in future communication networks, such as the “Internet of things”. The Internet of things refers to a network in which everyday items are able to communicate with each other. More specifically, its aim is to facilitate applications in which, traditional computers, smart phones, and special purpose devices such as wireless sensors, remotely operable appliances, and RFID-equipped objects can exchange information transparently.
It is expected that such networks will not only consist of a much wider variety of devices than present networks, but also that networked special purpose devices will account for a significant proportion of these networks. Consequently, it is very likely that there will be a wide range of novel security and privacy threats in these networks.
The goal of this project is to develop formal methods for the verification of security and privacy properties of communication protocols in these networks. The creation of automatic verification tools and the design of protocols meeting particular security and privacy criteria are also envisioned.
This research is the continuation of our RFID project in a more general context.
The candidate will be employed as a Junior Researcher at the Faculty of Sciences, Technology and Communication of the University of Luxembourg. The initial contract will be for three years (40 hours/week) with a six month trial period. The contract may be extended once by one year.
Tasks/Mission:
•Carry out fundamental research into security and privacy in the Internet of things.
•Publish scientific papers.
•Write a doctoral dissertation in computer and information security.
•Assist the professor in his teaching activities, one to three hours per week.
•Supervise Master and/or Bachelor students.
Profile:
•A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
•Prior exposure to and strong interest in computer and information security.
•Interest in formal methods.
•Inquisitiveness, creativity, critical attitude.
•Very good written and oral English skills.
Applications (in English) should contain the following documents:
•A cover letter.
•A detailed curriculum vitae.
•Grade transcript of all Bachelor’s and Master’s level courses taken.
•Description of the Master’s thesis or project.
•Names and contact information of two referees.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Scholarship Programme for PhD Studies, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg: computer science and Maths Related subject

We are looking for a Ph.D. student in the area of formal methods based verification of security and privacy protocols. The successful candidate will join the SaToSS group led by Prof. Dr. Sjouke Mauw.
The research to be conducted concerns security and privacy issues in future communication networks, such as the “Internet of things”. The Internet of things refers to a network in which everyday items are able to communicate with each other. More specifically, its aim is to facilitate applications in which, traditional computers, smart phones, and special purpose devices such as wireless sensors, remotely operable appliances, and RFID-equipped objects can exchange information transparently.
It is expected that such networks will not only consist of a much wider variety of devices than present networks, but also that networked special purpose devices will account for a significant proportion of these networks. Consequently, it is very likely that there will be a wide range of novel security and privacy threats in these networks.
The goal of this project is to develop formal methods for the verification of security and privacy properties of communication protocols in these networks. The creation of automatic verification tools and the design of protocols meeting particular security and privacy criteria are also envisioned.
This research is the continuation of our RFID project in a more general context.
The candidate will be employed as a Junior Researcher at the Faculty of Sciences, Technology and Communication of the University of Luxembourg. The initial contract will be for three years (40 hours/week) with a six month trial period. The contract may be extended once by one year.
Tasks/Mission:
•Carry out fundamental research into security and privacy in the Internet of things.
•Publish scientific papers.
•Write a doctoral dissertation in computer and information security.
•Assist the professor in his teaching activities, one to three hours per week.
•Supervise Master and/or Bachelor students.
Profile:
•A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
•Prior exposure to and strong interest in computer and information security.
•Interest in formal methods.
•Inquisitiveness, creativity, critical attitude.
•Very good written and oral English skills.
Applications (in English) should contain the following documents:
•A cover letter.
•A detailed curriculum vitae.
•Grade transcript of all Bachelor’s and Master’s level courses taken.
•Description of the Master’s thesis or project.
•Names and contact information of two referees.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application