OpenFieldCardiff School of Technologies Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cyber Security & Smart Cities
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship researching edge sensor encryption, zero-trust industrial network security, and AI-driven automated threat response.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Cyber Security, Computer Networks, or Distributed Systems
- English language proficiency
- Academic English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated peer-reviewed publications on IoT security, intrusion detection, or smart city sensor resilience
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference contacts
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried postdoctoral appointment (£38,000–£44,000/year)
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Salaried academic role
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Cardiff Metropolitan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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