RESEARCHER PROFILE: PhD / R1: First stage Researcher
RESEARCH FIELD(S)1: Computer Science
MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES1: Data security, Cloud, Authorization management
JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION
The PhD candidate will join the Computer Science research lab LIS (Laboratoire d’Informatique et Systèmes) UMR CNRS 7020 in Marseille, France. The 3-year PhD is fully funded by the France 2030 PEPR Cloud program, project “Trustinclouds” (ANR-23-PECL-0009). The selected candidate will work to develop a scalable authorization framework for Cloud applications that takes into account the specific dynamicity and security needs of these applications.
This includes the modeling and specification of security rules, as well as the design of an access control solution and its implementation. Abusive access detection will also be studied using emergent machine learning techniques, in order to make the principle of least privilege effective.
The position does not include any teaching obligation, but teaching on a voluntary basis can be arranged. French knowledge is not mandatory, but it can be an advantage.
Website: Full proposal available at https://pageperso.lis-lab.fr/clara.bertolissi/PEPR_PhD_ACinCloud.pdf
TYPE OF CONTRACT: TEMPORARY / JOB STATUS: FULL TIME
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15/01/2025 00:00
ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 15/03/2025
ENVISAGED DURATION:36 months
JOB NOT FUNDED THROUGH AN EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME
WORK LOCATION(S): Laboratoire d’Informatique et des Systèmes LIS, Campus universitaire de Luminy, 163 avenue de Luminy 13009 MARSEILLE
WHAT WE OFFER:
Full 3-year French Doctoral salary. The PhD is funded in the context of a national collaborative PEPR Cloud program concerning all aspects of Cloud architectures and Cloud computing, including security. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to interact with experts in distributed computing, cryptography, formal methods and machine learning. Moreover, during the thesis, the doctoral student will participate in working groups, summer schools and other activities supported by the program.
Additional information: The Euraxess Center of Aix-Marseille Université informs foreign visiting professors, researchers, postdoc and PhD candidates about the administrative steps to be undertaken prior to arrival at AMU and the various practical formalities to be completed once in France: visas and entry requirements, insurance, help finding accommodation, support in opening a bank account, etc. More information on AMU EURAXESS Portal
QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED RESEARCH FIELDS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, OTHER RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant holds or is about to finish a Master's degree in Computer science or mathematics. He/she has to be motivated by academic research and have a background in theoretical computer science and cybersecurity. We require proficiency in English, both oral and writing skills.
Soft skills: Self-motivation, critical thinking, autonomy.
REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, SELECTION PROCESS
Applications should contain (i) CV (ii) MSc diploma with degrees (ii) copies of relevant documents including Msc thesis (iii) a motivation letter with a statement of research interests in the context of this thesis, and (iv) a recommendation letter.
HOW TO APPLY: clara.bertolissi@univ-amu.fr
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