PhD Position F/M Verifying timed cybersecurity properties using formal methods

Type de contrat : Fixed-term contract

Niveau de diplôme exigé : Graduate degree or equivalent

Fonction : PhD Position

Contexte et atouts du poste

The PhD would be realised between Inria Nancy and the LIPN (Université Sorbonne Paris Nord).

Some travels in between these two research centres will occur, the regularity of which can be discussed. 

Mission confiée

Assignments :

The main objective of the PhD is to study security properties such as opacity through the analysis of Timed Automata.

For a better knowledge of the proposed research subject :

Please find below links toward the research team within which the PhD will occur as well as a detailed description of the research subject (including bibliographic references). Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

https://team.inria.fr/veridis/

https://www.loria.fr/wp-content/uploads/Timed_from_Shapagat.pdf

Collaboration :

The PhD will be co-supervised by Étienne andré from the LIPN.

Principales activités

Main activities :

 

  • Introducing and creating algorithms to verify problems related to the opacity of timed systems
  • Writing research article and presenting them in conferences / seminars
  • Dissertation writing and thesis defense
  • Développement d'outils de vérification

 

Additional activities :

  • It is advised, but not required, to participate in the teaching activities (might require knowledge of french)

Compétences

Skills:

Experience in formal verification of systems. In particular, in the manipulation and study of automata. Knowledge of temporised systems is a bonus.

Avantages

  • Subsidized meals
  • Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
  • Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
  • Possibility of teleworking (after 6 months of employment) and flexible organization of working hours
  • Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
  • Social, cultural and sports events and activities
  • Access to vocational training
  • Social security coverage

Rémunération

2100€ gross/month the 1st year.