Publicerad: 2025-05-27
Postdoctoral Researcher in AI Security
We are looking for a highly talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our research team at Chalmers University of Technology in the cutting-edge area of AI security. This position, funded by the Swedish Research Council, offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of machine learning, security, and privacy, tackling some of the most critical challenges in the field.
Project overview
As AI systems become increasingly integrated into real-world applications, ensuring their privacy, security, and robustness is more important than ever. AI models are vulnerable to adversarial attacks, model inversion, data poisoning, and membership inference attacks, which can lead to privacy breaches, biased decision-making, or AI-driven misinformation.
This project aims to develop theoretically sound and practically viable methods to enhance AI security and safeguard user privacy. Research directions include, but are not limited to:
• Privacy-preserving AI: Advancing techniques to safeguard sensitive data in AI training and inference.
• Security and robustness of AI models: Designing strategies to detect, mitigate, and certify robustness against adversarial attacks and model manipulation, including vulnerabilities in large-scale AI models such as language models.
• Trustworthy AI: Improving explainability and fairness to mitigate biases and ensure ethical AI deployment.
Our work has direct applications in healthcare, finance, and other security-sensitive domains.
Join us in pioneering innovative solutions and shaping the future of AI security!
Why join us?
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will work under the supervision of Prof. Alexandre Graell i Amat and be a key member of a dynamic and ambitious research group specializing in AI security and privacy. Our team consists of three PhD students and one postdoc. You will also benefit from our close collaboration with AI Sweden, the Swedish national center for applied artificial intelligence, and the Technical University of Munich (Germany).
At Chalmers, you will be part of an internationally renowned research environment, engaging in interdisciplinary research across machine learning, artificial intelligence, and security.
Applicant profile
• A PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• A strong background in machine learning and mathematics
• Excellent programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks
We look for candidates with a strong interest in pursuing theoretical research, who are independent, curious, and creative, and have the ability to work in an international environment and to present their ideas effectively.
Position details
• Duration: 2 years (with possibility of extension).
• Competitive salary: The starting salary in 2024 was 43450 SEK (will increase later this year).
• Comprehensive benefits: Healthcare, social benefits, and pension.
Chalmers is committed to improving gender balance, with equality and diversity as fundamental principles in all activities. We actively support initiatives such as the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence.
How to apply
Please submit your application in English as PDF files according to the instructions below. Each file should not exceed 40 MB. Note: The system does not support Zip files.
1. CV
A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.
2. Personal letter
Limit the letter to 1–3 pages and include:
• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.
• An outline of your future goals and research focus.
3. Other documents (optional)
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.
Application deadline: July 1, 2025.
For questions, please contact:
Alexandre Graell i Amat, Full Professor
Email: alexandre.graell@chalmers.se
*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.
Project overview
As AI systems become increasingly integrated into real-world applications, ensuring their privacy, security, and robustness is more important than ever. AI models are vulnerable to adversarial attacks, model inversion, data poisoning, and membership inference attacks, which can lead to privacy breaches, biased decision-making, or AI-driven misinformation.
This project aims to develop theoretically sound and practically viable methods to enhance AI security and safeguard user privacy. Research directions include, but are not limited to:
• Privacy-preserving AI: Advancing techniques to safeguard sensitive data in AI training and inference.
• Security and robustness of AI models: Designing strategies to detect, mitigate, and certify robustness against adversarial attacks and model manipulation, including vulnerabilities in large-scale AI models such as language models.
• Trustworthy AI: Improving explainability and fairness to mitigate biases and ensure ethical AI deployment.
Our work has direct applications in healthcare, finance, and other security-sensitive domains.
Join us in pioneering innovative solutions and shaping the future of AI security!
Why join us?
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will work under the supervision of Prof. Alexandre Graell i Amat and be a key member of a dynamic and ambitious research group specializing in AI security and privacy. Our team consists of three PhD students and one postdoc. You will also benefit from our close collaboration with AI Sweden, the Swedish national center for applied artificial intelligence, and the Technical University of Munich (Germany).
At Chalmers, you will be part of an internationally renowned research environment, engaging in interdisciplinary research across machine learning, artificial intelligence, and security.
Applicant profile
• A PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• A strong background in machine learning and mathematics
• Excellent programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks
We look for candidates with a strong interest in pursuing theoretical research, who are independent, curious, and creative, and have the ability to work in an international environment and to present their ideas effectively.
Position details
• Duration: 2 years (with possibility of extension).
• Competitive salary: The starting salary in 2024 was 43450 SEK (will increase later this year).
• Comprehensive benefits: Healthcare, social benefits, and pension.
Chalmers is committed to improving gender balance, with equality and diversity as fundamental principles in all activities. We actively support initiatives such as the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence.
How to apply
Please submit your application in English as PDF files according to the instructions below. Each file should not exceed 40 MB. Note: The system does not support Zip files.
1. CV
A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.
2. Personal letter
Limit the letter to 1–3 pages and include:
• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.
• An outline of your future goals and research focus.
3. Other documents (optional)
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.
Application deadline: July 1, 2025.
For questions, please contact:
Alexandre Graell i Amat, Full Professor
Email: alexandre.graell@chalmers.se
*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.