OpenFieldSystems and Network Security Group (VUSec) Research Placements
Research placements inside one of the world's most acclaimed computer security labs, uncovering microarchitectural CPU flaws, cache side channels, and binary exploitation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in computer science or computer engineering with outstanding systems programming marks.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English skills.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Low-level C/C++ and assembly systems programming expertise; knowledge of CPU architectures.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters confirming technical rigor.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded research appointment: Salaried employment under CAO-NU (€2,872–€3,670/mo) with full hardware laboratory access
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition charges under salaried appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Annual hardware security research group intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
Reviewed 2026-10-14 · Editorial standards · Report an issue