Offer Description
Context :
Cybersecurity is a research topic that has been strongly developed in recent years with the rapid evolution of connected distributed systems, where data protection has become essential. The hardware part of digital security is one of the prop of secure systems (such as the smart card), and is at the heart of their vulnerability. Cybersecurity is a strong political will at national and regional levels and has been identified as a strategic axis for the Brittany Region, both in terms of Research, Training and Innovation.
Institut d’Electronique et des Technologies du numéRiques (IETR - UMR CNRS 6164) has implemented a platform for "Simulation, detection and vulnerability in secure hardware systems by laser injection faults" (CYBER-ELEC platform).
The objective of this platform is to develop research activities at IETR, and more widely in the western region of France, based on the measurement/metrology aspects of secure components and systems, at the interface between technology and microelectronics circuits. In particular, the IETR will focus on hardware security issues from the point of view of the electronic component (approach original) to the circuit and/or integrated systems. The research themes developed within the platform are associated with vulnerability assessment are currently conducted by laser-simulated fault injection.
Job Description
CYBER-ELEC platform will soon be equipped with a pico second laser test bench for the expertise of security components. For this purpose, the applicant will be in charge to use the pico second laser to make reliable measurement campaigns and analysis for qualification of RiscV devices combining laser fault injection, and photo emission investigation methods. His/Her mission will also contribute to develop activities through research projects interacting with academic research laboratories such as IRISA. This position will require autonomy and initiative.
Salary: according to experience of the applicant.
Procedure for application
Applicant should send detailed CV, motivation letter, publications list, and reference persons and their contact information.
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Electronic engineering
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The applicant should have PhD degree in Electronics Engineering or Applied Computer Science with experience in algorithm, computer and microcontroller programming or FPGA programming. An experience in some following topics such as laser fault injection and/or laser thermal stimulation, photo-emission in circuitry/microcontrollers, microelectronic technologies, and architectures of integrated electronic circuits, (memories, microprocessors ...) will be strongly appreciated.
Specific Requirements
An experience in some following topics such as laser fault injection and/or laser thermal stimulation, photo-emission in circuitry/microcontrollers, microelectronic technologies, and architectures of integrated electronic circuits, (memories, microprocessors ...) will be strongly appreciated.
Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good
Research Field: Engineering » Electronic engineering
Years of Research Experience: None
