211-2113/25-2I Postdoc of Secure and reliably communicating systems for the maritime sector

Postdoc of Secure and reliably communicating systems for the maritime sector
Department of Computer Science
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

The postdoc in this position will research, develop and implemented ways to improve secure, reliable, and decentral communication systems for the maritime sector.

The position is time-limmited for 22 months

The work will be related to the development of the Maritime Connectivity Platform (https://maritimeconnectivity.net/) with a focus on the development of a decentral trust system, that can model relations between equiptment and actors.
This position is part of the international ITEA4 innovation project “Optimal-Loads”, which has the goal to implement and integrate communication and data systems with applications to the maritime sector (https://www.optimal-loads.eu/). An applicant is therefore expected to be able to work within an international environment and collaborate with international companies and research institutions.

The postdoc’s duties will include research within secure and reliably communicating systems as well as potential teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Associate professor Michael Kirkedal Thomsen ([email protected] )

The position is open from 1 May 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is Thursday 6 March 2025, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.