PhD scholarship in Continual Learning for Streaming Process Mining - DTU Compute

Jobbeskrivelse

If you are passionate about advancing the frontiers of process mining and data-driven intelligence, and you want to build your career in one of the fastest-growing research areas, this PhD position is for you. At DTU Compute, you will develop novel methods in streaming process mining and artificial intelligence to tackle real-world cyber threats, working side by side with leading researchers and industry partners. This is your opportunity to shape the future of secure digital systems while gaining international experience and building a strong research profile.

Responsibilities and qualifications

Your overall focus will be to advance research at the intersection of streaming process mining, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, with the goal of developing real-time methods to detect and predict cyber threats. You will work closely with international collaborators, including Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), and with industrial partners, providing realistic case studies. The project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both foundational research and practical applications.

• Develop methods for streaming process mining of large-scale event data
• Design algorithms for correlating low-level events into process-level attack models
• Contribute to joint framework development with TU/e on continual learning
• Collaborate with industry partners to test methods in real-world cybersecurity use cases
• Publish research in leading international journals and conferences
• Spend a mobility stay at TU/e in Eindhoven
• Participate in the research community at DTU Compute, including teaching and supervision activities

We are looking for you who have:

• Solid knowledge of process mining, continual learning, or cybersecurity
• Strong analytical and programming skills (e.g., Python, Java, or similar)
• Ability to work independently as well as in an international research team
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment

The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education.

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years. Starting date is 1 January 2026 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Andrea Burattin (andbur@dtu.dk) and Nicola Dragoni (ndra@dtu.dk). You can read more about DTU Compute at www.compute.dtu.dk.

Application procedure

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 24 October 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.