Teaching assistant at the Department of Information Technology

Are you interested in working with cybersecurity and IoT, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a teaching assistant  position at Uppsala University. 

The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels. We are currently Uppsala University's third largest department, have around 350 employees, including 120 teachers and 120 PhD students. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department each year. You can find more information about us on the Department of Information Technology website.

Duties
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a critical component across many industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, the automotive industry, and more. Due to its critical role, IoT networks are constantly targeted by attacks. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are essential components of an effective IoT cybersecurity strategy, and machine learning plays a crucial role in intrusion detection by learning from past and simulated attacks.

The role involves further development of our simulation environment in Cooja to support ongoing research related to intrusion detection systems. The focus is on developing and implementing new IoT attack scenarios, generating data for training AI models for intrusion detection, and restructuring the codebase.

The position is 50% for 3 months, with a possible extension.

Requirements
For employment as a teaching assistant, it is a requirement that you are admitted as a student at undergraduate or advanced level. Experience with development environments for IoT (such as Cooja), network security, and AI for intrusion detection is also required.

Additional qualifications
We expect independence and a structured approach to work, along with strong problem-solving skills.  

Application procedure
The application should include a short description of yourself and a justification of why you are applying for the position, also indicating if you have experience in similar tasks. The application must also include a CV and a certificate of study results from Ladok.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 12. Scope of employment 50 %. Starting date 1 June 2025 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala. 

For further information about the position, please contact: Christian Rohner, 070 167 9361, christian.rohner@it.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 29 May 2025, UFV-PA 2025/1559.

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