Open Positions

This page lists open positions at the Institute of Information Security at ETH Zurich.

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PhD Position in Wireless Network Security

Prof. Srdjan Capkun, System Security Group, ETH Zurich

The goal of the Secure POsiTioning (SPOT) project is to investigate techniques for the secure location determination of wireless device. This is also known as secure localization. In the past, the problem of positioning in wireless networks has mainly been studied in a nonadversarial setting; this, however, is a non-realistic assumption in many newly emerging scenarios (e.g., alarm systems, vehicular ad-hoc networks). To mitigate possible attacks, several mechanisms have been proposed in the framework of SPOT. These include mechanisms for secure position (location), distance and encounter verification of wireless devices. They enable to securely determine the position of a device, estimate its distance, and track its motion.

The Institute of Information Security is seeking excellent candidates with interest in this project. Successful candidates must hold a Master's or equivalent degree (e.g. Diplom) in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Additionally, experience in the following specialized areas would be an asset:

• RF engineering
• System and Network Security

Zurich is a diverse and multicultural city, which is consistently rated among the best cities in the world in which to live. We favor the same sort of diversity that defines Zurich's cultural makeup and encourage anyone matching the profile above to apply, regardless of where you are from.

ETH Zurich specifically encourages women to apply with a view towards increasing the proportion of female researchers.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a brief description of research interests, transcripts of grades, and, if possible, publications, and letters of recommendation from teachers or employers. If you apply, please send your application material, preferably in the form of PDF documents, to positions-syssec [AT] lists.inf.ethz.ch.