About this role
About the position Position as PhD Research Fellow in Identity and Access Management available at Department of Informatics. The fellowship period is three years. Depending on the candidate and the teaching needs of the department, the fellowship period can be extended either for compulsory work consisting of e.g., teaching and supervision duties and research assistance up to four years. Starting date no later than December 31st, 2026. No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo. Place of work is Department of Informatics at Blindern, Oslo. Job description As digital services permeate nearly every part of daily life, identity and access management are increasingly vital. New approaches such as self-sovereign identities and FIDO2 passkeys present promising possibilities and are being supported by policy and legal initiatives like eIDAS and the EU Digital Identity Wallet. At the same time, these systems may encounter obstacles, including limited user acceptance, privacy concerns, and inherited weaknesses from legacy authentication methods. This research fellowship will investigate contemporary identity and access solutions and develop methods to evaluate their security, usability, and privacy. The fellowship position is located at the Department of Informatics, and specifically in the Digital Security research group. The Digital Security research group currently has 12 full- and part-time faculty members and several postdoctoral researchers and PhD students. The research group conducts research in various areas of information and cyber security, focusing on fundamental aspects as well as on applications in multi-disciplinary contexts. We work in collaboration with leading national and international research partners from both academia and industry. Current research topics include identity management, cyber threat intelligence, AI applied to cyber security, ethical hacking, and privacy and data protection. For more information about the Digital Security Research Group, see https://www.mn.uio.no/ifi/english/research/groups/sec/ What skills are important in this role? The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials. Required qualifications: Master’s degree or equivalent in Informatics or Mathematics Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system Fluent oral and written communication skills in English Candidates without a master’s degree have until August 31, 2026 to complete the final exam. Desired qualifications: Documented previous experience in information/cyber security Documented previous experience in identity and access management Documented hands-on programming experience Language requirement: Good oral and written communication skills in English English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements: https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8 Grade requirements: The norm is as follows: The average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system The average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system The Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. For more information see: http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/ All candidates and projects will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanctions regulation, and the national security regulation. What are we looking for in you? Personal skills: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to work precise in a structured manner and swiftly adapts to new tasks Good communication and collaboration skills Positive attitude and the ability to handle hectic periods You are a person who prefers being present at work and actively contributes to the professional and social environment you are a part of Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications. We can offer you A pleasant and stimulating work environment Good welfare schemes Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours A workplace with good development and career opportunities Career development programmes Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities Salary in position as PhD Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK from 550 800 - 595 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund We need different perspectives in our work UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no . We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues, could you be the next one? We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours