Posted: 7 November 2026 - Linkoping, Sweden
Linköping University seeks a PhD student to research cybersecurity and privacy protection for future immersive and networked systems, as part of the SENSE-VR international collaboration. The role involves developing and evaluating privacy-preserving methods for multi-user VR systems that collect sensitive biometric and behavioral data. Research will address information leakage risks, client-based protections, traffic analysis, encrypted data processing, and resource optimization across edge and cloud infrastructures. The position combines theoretical analysis, practical implementation, and experimental evaluation, with opportunities to collaborate internationally and publish at leading conferences and journals. Teaching duties may account for up to 20% of full-time.