Security Research Centre: Postdoctoral fellow in cybersecurity operations with artificial intelligence

Open Position: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Security Research Centre Last updated: April 18, , 12:10 p.m. One postdoctoral fellowship position is available at Concordia University's Security Research Centre. The hired fellow will work, under the co-supervision of three research chairs, on emerging topics of cybersecurity operations using artificial intelligence with researchers from the Security Research Centre.Salary and BenefitsVery competitive compensation with benefit packages.Required QualificationsInterested candidate must have a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Information Systems Engineering, preferably specialized in cybersecurity research with: an outstanding publication record (at least one at a top-tier security venue)experience with AI/ML and cybersecurity operationsstrong system knowledge and programming skillsexcellent communication skill in English with highly preferred French proficiency Application InstructionsPlease include in your application: An up-to-date resume (including all your achievements, experience, and publications)Sample publications (one or two)Copies of academic transcriptsNames of three references Please submit your application package to Mourad Debbabi, Jun Yan and Suryadipta Majumdar.Application DeadlineMay 15, Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.About the Security Research CentreOur group is interested in solving important research problems and building practical security systems leveraging cutting edge AI/ML techniques. This group is part of the Security Research Center at Concordia. We mainly publish our research work at top-tier research conferences (e.g., NDSS, CCS, ESORICS) and journals (IEEE TDSC, IEEE TIFS, and ACM TOPS).About the Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering The Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering (CIISE) has a faculty complement of 24 professors, including eight internal and external research chairs, active in various areas of Information Systems Engineering, Information Systems Security, and Quality Systems Engineering. The Institute is dedicated to multidisciplinary research and training of graduate students. Information about Concordia Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, on the traditional lands and waters of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community. Building on the skills of our faculty and the strengths of Indigenous, local, and global partnerships, we set our sights further and more broadly than others and align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society. “Concordia is a young, forward-looking university. It’s a unique place where experimentation, innovation and creativity are truly valued. Our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni all contribute to our momentum as Canada’s next-gen university.” — Concordia President Graham Carr.Profoundly global, Concordia is North America’s top university under the age of 50 and is recognized for attracting some of the most talented faculty and students from around the world. Driven by ambition, innovation and a commitment to reconciliation, research and community engagement, Concordia is celebrated for advancing transformative learning, convergent thinking and public impact. Information about Montreal Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, is exceptional; safe, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather and conduct our activities. With a population of 1.7 million, Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is home to four major universities and several clinical research centres and has been named the best student city in the world. It offers the most affordable tuition in Canada.The city enjoys a thriving multicultural scene. Bilingualism is a part of Montreal’s tradition and adds to its inspiring atmosphere. While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is the one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.Montreal is famed for its innovative culinary scene and festivals. It was also the first metropolis to be designated a UNESCO City of Design by the Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity.The city is recognized globally as an important centre for commerce, aerospace, transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, gaming and film. .box1 .xlarge-text{ font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 28px !important;} .box1 p{ font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 28px !important;} Territorial Acknowledgement Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community. Employment Equity Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. Immigration Status All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applications must include one of the following statements: Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.