Postdoc position in distributed AI
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
2025-09-11
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hela Sverige Visa alla jobb hos Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB i Göteborg This postdoctoral position focuses on securing large-scale distributed AI systems against network-based threats. The research will explore network attack surfaces in distributed AI, assess their impact on system reliability and trustworthiness, and develop cross-layer defenses that ensure both scalable efficiency and robust security in next-generation AI infrastructures.
About us
The department of Computer Science and Engineering is strongly international, with approximately 300 employees from over 30 countries. The department is a fully integrated department with Chalmers University of Technology and University of Gothenburg as principals. The position is placed in the Division for Computer network and systems and the employment is placed with Chalmers University of Technology.
Our research spans from theoretical computer science to applied systems development. We provide high-quality education at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, offering over 120 courses each year. We also have extensive national and international collaborations with academia, industry, and society.
About the research project
The Postdoc 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. Please visit our website (securalab.org) for recent research and messages to prospective members.
This postdoctoral project aims to secure the network infrastructure of distributed AI. The focus is on designing resilient architectures and protocols that combine network-level protections with AI- and system-level adaptivity. The postdoc will systematically model adversarial capabilities, develop proactive mitigation strategies, and evaluate their effectiveness in large-scale experimental settings.
Who we are looking for
The following requirements are mandatory:
• To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree in computer science awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline*.
• You will need strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong experience with distributed AI, demonstrated via a strong publication record
• Ability to develop systems using programming languages like Python or C/C++
• Familiarity with networking and security protocols is a plus
You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.
• The date on your doctoral degree certificate is considered the official date of completion. Exceptions to the three-year eligibility limit may be made for documented circumstances such as parental leave, sick leave, or military service.
What you will do
The Postdoc will lead both the conceptual development in close collaboration with the project's Principal Investigator, and the practical implementation of this research with the Secura Lab. The role also offers ample opportunities to mentor PhD students, supervise MSc projects, and engage with a vibrant network of national and international collaborators.
• Conduct independent research in collaboration with the research group
• Publish and present your work at conferences and in journals
• Supervise master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent
• Possibility to engage in teaching at undergraduate/master's level
• Collaborate within academia and with society at large
The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.
Contract terms
The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension.
The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.
What we offer
• As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
• Read more about Sweden's generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.
Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.
If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.
Application procedure
The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
CV
• A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.
• Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.
Personal letter
• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.
• An outline of your future goals and research focus.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.
We welcome your application no later than October 31, 2025
For questions please contact:
Dr. Muoi Tran
Computer and Network Systems division at CSE
muoi@chalmers.seWe look forward to your application!
• ** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
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