Applications are invited for PhD studentships in Cyber Security. The successful candidates will conduct research as part of the Southampton Cyber Security Academy (CSA).
The CSA provides a unique environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training and outreach.
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( vote)The University of Southampton is a public research university located in Southampton, England. The origins of the university date back to the founding of the Hartley Institution in 1862 following a legacy to the Corporation of Southampton by Henry Robinson Hartley.
Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
Course Level: Studentships are available for pursuing PhD programme.
Study Subject: Studentships are awarded in the field of Cyber Security.
List of Subjects: Trust; Cyber situational awareness; Formal methods; The human component in cyber security; Machine learning; Risk analysis and management; Hardware security assurance; Validation and verification; Data provenance; Autonomy; Probabilistic modelling; Data analysis; Emergent behaviour in the Internet of Things; Characterisation of vulnerabilities in embedded control systems; Software defined networks; Anomaly and intrusion detection; Attack mitigation; Damage assessment; The defence of complex systems; Cryptography for low-power devices; Safety and security co-design; Anonymity and privacy; Domain specific languages for cyber security.
Scholarship Award: Fees and a stipend of £22,000 per year.
Scholarship can be taken in the UK
Eligibility:
- Applications would be welcome from candidates holding good degrees (first class or upper-second class) in a relevant subject.
- The successful applicants will be expected to work in partnership with industry through the CSA, and this is likely to require UK security clearance.
Nationality: Citizens of all nationalities are eligible to apply.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants should have first class or upper-second class in a relevant subject.
English Language Requirement: Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
How to Apply: Applications should be made through online system.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 1, 2017.
