PhD in Software Security

Job title:

PhD in Software Security

Company:

FundaciA3n IMDEA Software

Job description

DESCRIPCIÓN: Applications are now open for an exciting PhD position in software systems and security at the IMDEA Software Institute, located in Madrid, Spain. Under the guidance of Dr. Georgios Portokalidis, the selected candidate will contribute to advancing software security and the resilience of software supply chains. Research areas may include: Offensive security and vulnerability research – Discovering novel exploitation techniques and identifying previously unknown security flaws in software systems. Vulnerability mitigation – Understanding and mitigating security vulnerabilities. Software hardening through instrumentation – Enhancing security via runtime protections. Application analysis and reverse engineering – Developing techniques for understanding and securing software. Co-designing software and hardware for security – Exploring integrated approaches to security at multiple levels. Transitioning from C/C++ to Rust – Investigating secure programming methodologies, potentially leveraging machine learning or AI-assisted tools. This position offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of software security research, with the potential for impactful contributions to both academia and industry. Who should apply? We are seeking candidates who have completed (or are close to completing) a Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, demonstrating a deep commitment to research, a fervent interest in software engineering and computer security, proficiency in coding, and some prior experience and enthusiasm in at least one of the aforementioned areas. Applicants must possess strong programming and tool-building skills, with experience developing software in C/C++, a solid understanding of software exploitation, good grasp of operating systems fundamentals, Linux familiarity, and a basic grasp of computer architectures like x86-64 and Aarch64. Experience with compiler toolchains, like Clang/LLVM, and Rust is preferable. Proficiency in English, both spoken.Formación: PROGRAMAS DE POSTGRADO IMPARTIDOS POR LAS UNIVERSIDADES U OTRAS INSTITUCIONESEspecialidad: Titulación académica no adecuableExperiencia: MÁS DE SEIS MESESREQUISITOS SOLICITADOS: VERY IMPORTANT AND MANDATORY STEP: Dates The position will span the entire duration of the doctoral studies, with an ideal start date of 15th of September 2025, offering some flexibility to accommodate individual circumstances. The application deadline is April 29th, 2025. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position(s) are filled. How to apply? Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/ by se

Expected salary

Location

Madrid

Job date

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:26:18 GMT

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