The Division for Computer network at Chalmers University of Technology is looking for a PhD student in Network Security. The PhD position will be placed in the Secura Lab led by Assistant Professor Muoi Tran. Dedicated to advancing the field of Network Security, Secura Lab focuses on innovative solutions to protect modern digital infrastructure from emerging network threats. Despite being young, Secura Lab has an excellent track record in publishing at top-tier security and blockchain conferences. At Secura Lab, we strongly believe a healthy work-life balance is the key to our research excellence. Please visit our website for a letter to prospective students.
Position description
The PhD position is centered on the investigation of network security challenges in blockchain/Web3 environments. Web3 represents a shift toward decentralized applications supported by blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. This project will explore techniques to secure these systems against novel network-level attacks. Key research objectives include the development of secure communication protocols, the analysis of vulnerabilities in peer-to-peer and consensus mechanisms, and the design of scalable defense strategies that preserve privacy and security guarantees. The candidate will work at the intersection of distributed systems, networking, and security, contributing both theoretical insights and practical tools to enhance the resilience of decentralized infrastructures. Other research interests in network security are also considered.
