International PhD Scholarship in Cyber Security and Threat Intelligence, Norway

A PhD Research Scholarship is available at the Department of Informatics, to work on Cyber Security and Cyber Threat Intelligence.

The starting date must be no later than 1 October 2020.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

The scholarship period is 3 years devoted to PhD coursework and research training. Depending on the Department’s need, candidates may be offered one additional year by the Department; the 4 years position then entails a compulsory work load of 25% that may consist of teaching and student supervision as well as research assistance.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

• Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent in one or several of the following disciplines: Informatics, Computer Science, (Mobile) Communication Technology, Information/Cyber/Digital Security, Data Science or Artificial Intelligence.
• Foreign degrees (master level) must correspond to a minimum of 4 years in the Norwegian educational system.
• Applicants without a master’s degree have until 30 June 2020 to complete the final exam.

Only citizens from European countries and NATO countries may apply for this position. The reason for this is that cyber security research may involve collaboration with defense and national security organizations where security clearance may be needed.

Grade Requirements:

The norm is as follows:

• the average grade point for courses included in the bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
• the average grade point for courses included in the master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• the master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/application/application.html

Personal skills

The candidate must have excellent abilities to express herself/himself in English, both in writing and orally. It is expected that the candidate will be able to work independently, and within a relatively short time be able to take initiatives to make contacts and to collaborate with the national and international research community.

After 3 years of research training and conducting research, it is expected that the candidate will successfully complete the PhD degree.

In order to obtain admission to the PhD research training program at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, an approved project description (written in cooperation with the PhD supervisors) must be submitted no later than two months after taking up the position. For more information see:

http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/

We offer

• Salary NOK 479 600 – 523 200 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Student (position code 1017)
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Career development programmes
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include:

• Cover letter – statement of motivation and research interests
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work – scientific publications)
• Copies of the original bachelor and master’s degree diploma, transcripts of records and letters of recommendation
• Documentation of English proficiency
• List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system (please follow the link “Apply for this job”). Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

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