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Electrification and digitalization are among the biggest areas for transition towards sustainable societies. The Department of Electrical Engineering conducts successful research and education in these areas, including renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, industrial IoT, 6G communication, and wireless sensor networks. We also conduct research and education within Life Science, health technology, smart electronic sensors, and medical systems. The Department of Electrical Engineering is an international environment with approximately 160 employees who contribute to important technical energy and health solutions at the Ångström Laboratory.

We are now looking for a PhD student in Cybersecurity for Power Systems.

Join us!

The position is located at the Division of Electric Power Engineering, within the Department of Electrical Engineering. Here you will find a pleasant work environment with an active PhD student network and a range of experimental projects. The division collaborates with Swedish companies – both public and private – as well as other stakeholders within the various research areas. We look forward to your application. Help us build the future!

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Project Description

Cyberattacks and cyber warfare are an increasing threat to all critical societal infrastructure. The power system is particularly vulnerable because other critical infrastructure, such as healthcare, communication, and payment systems, depends on it.

We are looking for a PhD student who wants to conduct important and challenging research in the field of cybersecurity for power systems. Using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), threat modeling, and simulations, we can learn more about how cybersecurity can be improved.

The following are examples of possible projects:

• Cybersecurity for power grid substations and their data communication
• Cyber threats to future power systems
• Cyber resilience in power systems
• Securing power systems using AI/ML

We offer a varied and exciting job that is shaped by the PhD students and the research group together. Each PhD student will be supervised by at least two supervisors. The Department of Electrical Engineering also offers salary supplements for employment as a PhD student at the department.

Responsibilities

• Research the subject of cybersecurity for power systems with the aim of producing scientific articles.
• Develop and work with software tools that help conduct research, for example to simulate data flows or cyberattacks.

Teaching and other departmental duties will also be included in the responsibilities, but no more than 20% of working time.

Qualifications

Eligibility for PhD studies requires that you have:

• completed a degree at advanced level, such as a Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a master's degree, in computer science, electrical engineering, energy systems, information technology, systems in technology and society, technical physics, or equivalent, or
• completed at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level, including an independent project of at least 15 higher education credits, or
• acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. You have good collaboration and communication skills. You are goal-oriented, structured, and meticulous, and can work efficiently both independently and in teams. You take responsibility for your work and drive it forward. Since the position involves some teaching, you must also have an interest in teaching and be able to explain things clearly.

For the position, you must have good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Merits

Interest in and knowledge of cybersecurity, data communication, and/or power systems.

About the Employment

Fixed-term employment for 48 months, according to the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, Section 7. The position is full-time. Start date: 2026-09-01 or later, by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

Regulations for PhD students can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, Sections 1–7, as well as in the university's rules and guidelines.

Information about the employment can be obtained from

Professor Göran Ericsson, [email protected], +46 18 471 58 22.

Application Instructions

The application should contain:

1. A letter describing yourself, your research interests, and why you want to pursue a PhD.
2. Your CV.
3. A brief description of your education.
4. A copy of your master's degree and course grades, as well as a copy of your master's thesis.
5. Any other documents you wish to include.
6. Name and contact details of references (email address and phone number).
7. Any publications.

The application must be written in Swedish.

We welcome your application no later than August 10, 2026. UFV-PA 2026/1999.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and engagement, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

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The employment may be subject to a security check. If a security check is required, approval is a prerequisite for employment.

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Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

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