Postdoctoral Fellow (Interdisciplinary / Cyber Security)

Posting Number SF01893

Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow (Interdisciplinary / Cyber Security)

Position Number 109603

FTE 1.00

FLSA Exempt

Position Type Professional Staff

Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff

Pay Grade Level N/A

Pay Grade Range N/A

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Elec, Computer & Bio Engr

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension 

Contact Email 

Physical Demands 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded Yes

Extension Contingency Notes 

Position is full-time calendar year, limited to 02/28/2027 with anticipated renewal.

Job Description SummaryThe search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 9, 2024. Applications received after December 9, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Work on interdisciplinary research opportunities focusing on advanced cyber security and communications networks for next-generation industrial control systems, e.g., power grids.

Interdisciplinary Research:

This position is two- or three-year research endeavor to support postdocs whose innovative projects in cybersecurity will be able to integrate domain-knowledge of cyber physical infrastructures in power grids and ensure their reliable and sustainable operations. The project combines cutting-edge cybersecurity and network technologies, e.g., programmable intrusion detection and network infrastructure, with the state-of-the-art reinforcement learning and generative AI, to detect, prevent, and preemptively mitigate intelligent attacker vectors.

Supportive Mentoring:

The postdoc will be guided by two advisors, who possess different expertise towards the design of resilient cyber-physical systems.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct research in cybersecurity in cyber-physical systems or Internet-of-things.

Organize & help lab equipment and experiments.

Publish & present in competitive conferences and journals.

Contribute to guiding PhD/Master/undergraduate students.

Contribute to the development of research proposals.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Cybersecurity & cyber-physical systems; Internet-of-things; relevant laboratory equipment.

Required QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ph.D. in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or closely related areas from English-speaking program.

2. Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, computer networks, or artificial intelligence.

3. Demonstrated research experience as demonstrated by publication records.

4. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

6. Demonstrated organizational skills.

7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred QualificationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrated experience with Linux/Unix environment, Python, and PyTorch.

2. Demonstrated experience with programmable network development, e.g., SDN and P4.

3. Must have taken coursework in calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics, and possess experience in mathematical thinking and abstract reasoning.

4. Willingness to perform work goes across disciplinary boundaries.

5. Demonstrated independence and leadership in research projects.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental ConditionsThis position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 11/15/2024

Closing Date

Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

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