Applications are invited for a research internship at the IMDEA Software Institute, located in Madrid (Spain).
Selected candidates will work under the supervision of Dr. Marco Guarnieri and Dr. Thaleia Dimitra Doudali.
The internship will focus on the security of agentic systems. The specific topic of the research will be determined based on the common interests of the candidate and the supervisor.
Ideal candidates should be final year bachelor/master students in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mathematics with an interest in the aforementioned research topic.
Experience in the following areas is a plus:
Solid programming skills will be highly valued. The position requires good teamwork and communication skills, including excellent spoken and written English.
Ranked among Europe’s top research institutes in Computer Security, the IMDEA Software Institute offers a dynamic and inspiring research environment nestled within the Montegancedo Science and Technology Park. Set against the backdrop of Madrid’s vibrant cityscape, the institute provides an internationally competitive stipend, access to excellent public healthcare, unemployment benefits, retirement benefits, and support for research-related travel. English is the primary working language, and knowledge of Spanish is not required.
The internship duration is intended to be for 6 months. The ideal starting date is May 1st, 2026.
Deadline for applications is February 20th, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the positions are filled.
Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/ selecting option Internship and reference code 2026-01-intern-agenticsec.
The recruitment process will comply with the IMDEA Software Institute’s OTM-R Policy (Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment).
For any questions about these positions, please contact Marco Guarnieri ().
