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PhD Student Opening

PhD Student Opening in Quantum Security and Intelligent Cyberdefense

The Intelligent and Quantum Secure Advanced Cyberdefense (IQSeC) Lab is seeking a motivated PhD student to conduct research at the intersection of quantum information science, cybersecurity, and machine learning.

Desired Background

Applicants should have strong knowledge or research experience in at least two of the following areas:

  1. Quantum computing
  2. Cybersecurity
  3. Machine learning
Students with a degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may have experience with one or more of the following:

  • Quantum computing concepts, algorithms, or programming frameworks
  • Cybersecurity, malware analysis, network security, or privacy
  • Machine learning and deep learning
  • Python and scientific computing
  • Mathematical foundations such as linear algebra, probability, and optimization
  • Research publications, thesis work, or substantial research projects
Prior expertise in all listed areas is not required. Applicants who are proficient in at least two of the three core areas and are motivated to develop expertise in the third are strongly encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

  1. Initial screening
  2. Invitation for interview with the lab, including a brief presentation from the prospective applicant
  3. Invitation for a one-to-one interview
  4. Final selection

About the Lab

The IQSeC Lab conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cybersecurity, machine learning, and quantum information science. Its current work includes quantum machine learning for cyberdefense, trustworthy continual learning for malware and network defense, post-quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution, and quantum-secure communication.

The lab's research has appeared in leading security, AI, and quantum computing venues, including IEEE S&P, ACM CCS, PETS, ICLR, AAAI, IEEE TIFS, ACM TOPS, and IEEE Quantum Week. Its research has also contributed to open-source systems, large-scale security datasets and benchmarks, and U.S. patent applications related to quantum-secure communication.

How to Express Interest

Interested students should complete the interest form below. This is the only application step on this page.

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