Project assistant in computer science, security and privacy testing

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

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Karlstad University has a total of approximately 1,400 employees and 17,300 students spread across two inspiring campus environments in Karlstad and Arvika.

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Description

At the Department for Mathematics and Computer Science, we conduct research on digital solutions for welfare and healthcare as part of the research project “DHINO – Digital Health Innovation”. For this project, we are now looking for a project assistant to support the project with work in security and privacy testing.

Duties

The position is focused on security and privacy tests for mobile and web applications within digital healthcare and social systems. It also includes conducting security and privacy risk analysis. The work is carried out with the support of qualitative research methods and documentation and reporting in the form of scientifically reviewed publications.

The work is carried out in collaboration with researchers in computer science at Karlstad University within the research environment DigitalWell Research Group. To contribute to a good working environment and development of the business, you are on site and participate in the daily work and the community.

Qualification requirements

Employment requires a Master's degree in Computer Science, documented experience in security
and/or privacy practices to test applications (eg mobile and web) and assess impact, threat, risk and harm to individuals in a health context. When selecting candidates, special emphasis will be placed on experience in security and privacy for digital health systems, experience in research, and completed university credits in cybersecurity and privacy.

Great importance is placed on personal qualities such as good cooperation skills, good judgement, responsibility, commitment to the business and a positive attitude towards colleagues.

Good knowledge of English is of great importance. Knowledge of Swedish is meritorious.

Terms

Fixed term employment on a 100% basis.

Starting date 2025-01-01. End date 2025-12-31 with the possibility of extension.

Application

You apply through the university’s web-based recruitment tool Varbi.

You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the
advertisement, that any documents in languages other than Swedish, Norwegian, Danish or English are translated and that your competence is documented in a way that allows for an objective, qualitative assessment. The complete application must be received by the end of the application period. An incomplete application may mean that your competence cannot be tested in all respects.

Your application should contain:

• Motivation letter including a description of your skills in relation to the position
• CV.
• Copies of relevant grades, diplomas and certificates.
• Documentation of language skills.

All documents that you wish to be part of your application must be attached to the digital
application. Name each uploaded document so it is clear what it contains.

Documents that cannot be submitted electronically, such as books or publications, should be sent in triplicate to the following address:

Karlstads universitet
Hanna Ljungdahl
651 88 KARLSTAD

Application deadline: 2024-12-08

State the reference no: REK2024/201

We look forward to your application!

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