Jobs Posted on the Whova Community Board of The 31st ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security (CCS)
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Tokyo Institute of Technology We currently have openings for Postdoctoral Research Fellows. The fellow will work on projects broadly related to privacy-preserving data management, data analysis, and trustworth... y AI. In particular, we are interested in large models or foundation models’ privacy and security issues.
I can also host the application of JSPS International Postdoctoral Fellowships if the research topic aligns with our interests.
Tenure-Track Faculty in all areas related to Security, Privacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. (f/m/d)
CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security CISPA is looking for faculty in all area of research related to Security, Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. All applicants are expected to grow a research te... am that pursues an internationally visible research agenda. To aid you in achieving this, CISPA provides institutional base funding for three full-time researcher positions and a generous budget for expenditures. Upon successful tenure evaluation, you will hold a position that is equivalent to an endowed full professorship at a top research university. We invite applications of candidates with excellent track records in one of the mentioned areas.
New York University Abu Dhabi I'm looking for a postdoctoral/research associate to join my group at New York University Abu Dhabi in sunny Abu Dhabi! ☀️🏖️💻
(1) Do fun and high-impact privacy/security research. (2) Be part of a newly-established lab, and have a say in its research direction and culture. (3) Enjoy generous remuneration with subsidies for housing/children's education.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is a graduate-level, research-oriented university that is already ranked in the world’s top 20 by CSRankings for A... I, ML, CV, & NLP. Currently MBZUAI is home to 235 Master’s students and 135 PhD students and over 80 world leading faculty members led by its President, Eric Xing. The University started with three departments (machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing), and has recently launched five new departments (robotics, computer science, human-computer interaction, statistics & data science, and computational biology).
Our Computer Science department is expected to grow to 15–20 faculty members over the next 1-2 years, and we are now seeking applications for new faculty appointments. The new Computer Science department will focus on rigorous, high-impact, and original research. Topics of interest include but are not limited to computer systems, databases, theoretical computer science, computer security, programming languages, software engineering, networking, and the synergy of these areas and AI.
Applicants will be considered at the levels of Full Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or in a closely related area prior to start of appointment, and should have demonstrated excellence in conducting innovative and impactful computer science research.
Successful applicants will be provided an attractive remuneration package and allocated generous start-up funds to stimulate research projects and build a team.
If you are interested in a position with us please upload your cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and referees via this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/132436
Michigan Technological University The College of Computing at Michigan Technological University invites applications for four tenure-track faculty positions in the broad areas of cybersecurity and computer science... . Primary consideration will be for applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor, although applicants with the experience and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank may be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. We encourage applicants in all research areas of computer science, especially those with expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data science, and systems. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for their research, an enthusiasm for undergraduate and graduate education, and a strong commitment to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments. The anticipated start date is August 2025.
US Naval Academy The U.S. Naval Academy invites applications for a tenure-track position, with preference for those applying for Assistant Professor ranks, beginning in the Fall semester of 2025 o... r Spring semester of 2026 in the Department of Cyber Science. For this position, the applicant is expected to be proficient in computer programming and should be, at a minimum, familiar with Python and C languages. Additionally, the applicant should have teaching or research experience in one or more of the following areas: Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Web and Database Security, and Networking, Cryptography, and Artificial Intelligence. The Cyber Science Department at USNA is highly interdisciplinary and our faculty are trailblazers for initiatives which advance cybersecurity education. These initiatives include a rapidly growing Cyber Operations major that is both ABET-accredited and designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) and Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency - and a brand new, state-of-the-art building to support multi-disciplinary cybersecurity education and research. Because of our position as a service academy and our collaborative activities within the military and government cybersecurity and intelligence communities, we provide a unique opportunity for our faculty to work with cybersecurity thought leaders from all over the world, and to impact an important program with a substantial global impact. In 2019, an overview of our program was published in IEEE Computer: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8677342
Note: certain restrictions for the position apply due to employment with the US Navy, see the job listing for details.
Cisco Talos We are seeking potential research engineer with a passion for enhancing email security by safeguarding against email-based attacks. This role involves working with cutting-edge te... chnologies, including AI and machine learning, to develop and improve email security products. Candidates should have a strong interest in researching innovative solutions and addressing evolving threats in the realm of email security.
The full job description will be posted soon.
Update: link to job description, please feel free to apply if your profile matches
Tenure-Track Position in OS, Compilers, and Programming Languages for Emerging Architectures
Arizona State University The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) seek applicants for a tenure-track or tenu... red faculty position in the area of Programming Languages, Compilers and OS for Emerging Architectures. SCAI (https://scai.engineering.asu.edu/), one of the eight Fulton Schools, houses a vibrant Industrial Engineering and Computer Science Engineering research community (learn more at https://research.engineering.asu.edu/). We seek applicants who can enhance our abilities in these areas as part of a community of experts. Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, reliable and efficient OS, programming languages, compilers for AI/ML systems, IoT/edge and cloud computing systems, autonomous systems, trusted hardware, heterogeneous computing systems, embedded, cyber-physical, intermittent computing and time-sensitive systems, and disaggregated systems.
Max Planck Institutes in Computer Science The Max Planck Institutes for Security and Privacy, Software Systems, and Informatics are looking for interns again! This is a highly competitive programme that allows you to purs... ue world-class research with one of the institutes' faculty. The programme is open for Bachelors, Masters, and PhD students.
Cluster Hire - (Assistant, Associate, Full) Professor - CS@UA
The University of Alabama The Department of Computer Science at the University of Alabama is hiring MULTIPLE faculty members to support its rapid growth in research funding and student population. The Coll... ege of Engineering, the home of Computer Science, has seen research funding more than double in the last five years and is pushing its “Top-30+ by 30” initiative to have the College and all its Departments achieve top-30 impact.
In addition to searching for strong faculty in all areas, the Department of Computer Science is specifically searching for faculty with expertise in all areas of Cyber Security to join an existing cohort of faculty and continue to grow our already strong program, which is highlighted by
- Our ABET-accredited Bachelor of Cyber Security degree - Our NSF-sponsored Scholarship for Service program - Our CAE-R designation
The Computer Science Department offers B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Cyber Security and M.S. and PhD degrees in Computer Science. It also participates in the interdisciplinary Bachelor of Data Science degree. The University of Alabama, with over 40,000 students, has been designated with the R1—Very High Research Activity status and is one of the two fastest-growing research institutions in the nation.
Cluster Hire AI/ML/DS (Assistant, Associate, Full) Professor - CS@UA
The University of Alabama 🚀 Join Our Team! Faculty Positions in AI/ML and Data Science at the University of Alabama 🚀
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Alabama is thrilled to... announce multiple faculty openings in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science. We are seeking passionate educators and researchers eager to advance knowledge and shape the future of computer science.
🧑💻 Why Choose Us? Join a dynamic department that fosters innovative research and collaboration.
Access world-class facilities, including a $100 million investment in high-performance computing and the newly established Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (ALA AI).
Enjoy a supportive academic community in the vibrant city of Tuscaloosa, where professional growth meets an excellent quality of life.
🔍 Who Should Apply? We welcome candidates at all career stages who are enthusiastic about teaching, mentoring, and pioneering research in AI, ML, Data Science, and related fields.
Endowed Shelby Distinguished Faculty (Associate, Full) Professor
The University of Alabama The University of Alabama (UA) and the UA College of Engineering invite applications for prestigious Endowed Shelby Distinguished Faculty positions across all departments. These p... ositions are available at two levels:
Endowed Shelby Distinguished Professor: This is for highly accomplished professors with outstanding records of scholarly productivity and impact, recognized nationally or internationally. Applicants should have received significant awards or honors and will be eligible for yearly endowment support to further their teaching, research, and service activities.
Endowed Shelby Distinguished Associate Professor: This is for associate professors with emerging national or international reputations. Applicants should have outstanding scholarly records and will receive yearly endowment support to expand their research impact.
Funded by a $100 million endowment established by Senator Richard Shelby and Dr. Annette Shelby, this initiative seeks to elevate UA’s presence in STEM fields by attracting top-tier faculty. The endowment aims to multiply UA’s impact in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by supporting faculty in their research, teaching, and service activities.
Faculty candidates should apply to ongoing searches in the College of Engineering’s departments, indicating interest in the Shelby Distinguished Faculty positions in their cover letters. Candidates should also highlight how their records align with the award’s prestige and how they would leverage the support to grow their work.
Postdoctoral positions on security at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Postdoctoral positions are available with the Systems Software Research Group at Virginia Tech (https://www.ssrg.ece.vt.edu/) on software and hardware security projects. Softw... are security projects are at the intersection of program/binary analysis and verification toward developing trustworthy tools for reasoning about security exploits in binary code. The hardware security project focuses on developing architecture-level exploit mitigations that avoid invasive modifications to the software stack. In both spaces, opportunities also exist to investigate project-relevant topics of mutual interest.
Computer science/engineering PhD graduates with a background and publication record in any of the following areas are sought: binary/program analysis, compilers, formal verification, proof assistants and verification tools, and hardware security. Strong system-building skills are required. The positions have no teaching obligations.
Contact Prof. Binoy Ravindran (binoy@vt.edu) with a CV or for any questions.
PhD students at Science Tokyo (formerly known as Tokyo Tech)
Institute of Science Tokyo We seek excellent PhD students interested in privacy, security, and safety LLM or LMM. We also accept visiting students or scholars. Feel free to drop me a message.
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PhD student
University of Tennessee I’m looking for PhD students interested in the intersection of ML and security (trustworthy ML, ML for security). Interested candidates can email me or chat at the conference. UTK... is a wonderful place to do AI safety research due to its close proximity to ORNL.
Link:https://fsuya.orgSee More >>
Lecturer in Cybersecurity
RIT The Department of Cybersecurity (CSEC) at RIT seeks a non-tenure-track Lecturer, beginning August 2025. The successful candidate will be able to teach a broad range of courses in ... areas of high demand for the department, including cloud computing, identity and authentication, system security, reverse engineering, and intersections between cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
Link:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25483&siteid=5291#jobDetails=1575594_5291See More >>
Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity
RIT We seek rising researchers with a record of publishing multiple top-tier papers who aspire to be highly effective educators. RIT has grown in research while maintaining a strong c... ommitment to education. We are currently ranked #19 for Best Undergraduate Cybersecurity Program by U.S. News and #56 (tied) at http://csrankings.org/. For this position, we encourage strong candidates whose research is in the field of cybersecurity, with a special interest in candidates whose research intersects with artificial intelligence, or which makes use of AI techniques. We offer competitive start-up packages with a starting salary of $105,000-$135,000 for Assistant Professors.
Link:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25483&siteid=5291#jobDetails=1575593_5291See More >>
Postdoc Positions at Ruhr University Bochum
Ruhr-University Bochum At CASA, located at the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security at the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), you can conduct research alongside leading IT security researchers in Bochum and... other locations within our network. Close to RUB, you’ll find important research partners such as the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy, and the Center for Advanced Internet Studies. Many CASA projects are carried out in collaboration with international partners. These long-term cooperation with outstanding, internationally renowned scientists strengthens the research of our Cluster of Excellence.
Link:https://casa.rub.de/en/jobs/doctoral-and-postdoctoral-positionsSee More >>
PhD students at "Cyber Secure Everywhere" CDT
University of Bristol Applications are open for September 2025 intake of the interdisciplinary EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Cyber Security, "Cyber Secure Everywhere", hosted by the Univ... ersities of Bristol and Bath UK. Contact the email below for more details or find me for a chat.
Link:https://www.bristol.ac.uk/cdt/cyber-security/See More >>
PhD student / Postdoc Automotive Cybersecurity
Technical University Ingolstadt We are seeking potential PhD students (full-time employment) and a Postdoc (full-time employment) in the area of automotive cybersecurity for the CARISSMA Institute of Electric, C... onnected, and Secure Mobility (C-ECOS) at Technical University Ingolstadt (THI), Germany. The research group “Security in Mobility” has a strong focus on ECU security (e.g., battery management system security), pentesting, automotive forensics, and secure vehicle communication.
If you are eager to know more, please write an email to hof@thi.de or spot me at ACM CCS. I will be the workshop chair of the 1st Cyber Security in Cars Workshop (CSCS) on Friday.
University College Cork The Cryptography Research Group at University College Cork, Ireland is looking for a highly motivated Post-Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher in differential privacy and ... related privacy preservation techinques. The researchers will be employed on an industry-funded research project sponsored by a major Internet company (get in touch for more details). Candidates should have a PhD in cryptography or cyber security, with a good track record of publications. Ideally, they will have experience in one or more of the following areas: differential privacy, anonymity, re-identification and/or cryptography-based privacy enhancing technologies. Candidates with a background in other areas of cryptography/privacy/security, but with a strong interest in differential privacy will also be considered. A strong mathematical background is expected, complemented with programming skills. Experience with relevant libraries such as IBM Diffprivlib, Opacus, SecretFlow etc. is an asset (but not required). The position is until December 2025, with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funding. The successful candidates will be appointed at Post-Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral level depending on their experience and qualifications. A budget for travel, equipment, publications and other research expenses is available as part of the project. The Cryptography Research Group is led by Dr Paolo Palmieri and consists of 8 researchers at doctoral and post-doctoral level. The hired researcher will be encouraged to collaborate with other members of the group, and to take a mentoring role with some of the more junior researchers. There will also be ample opportunities to work with the group’s extensive network of international collaborations.
Link:https://security.ucc.ie/vacancies.htmlSee More >>
PhD/postdoc in side channel/information flow analysis
MPI for Security and Privacy I am looking for PhD students and/or postdocs to join me at the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy (MPI-SP) in Bochum, Germany. You will be working on formal methods an... d/or testing techniques to analyse software and hardware for side-channel leakage.
MPI pays a competitive salary. Drop me a message if you’d like to chat!
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PhD students in the HACR Lab at Montana State University
Montana State University The HACR Lab at Montana State University is searching for PhD students interested in developing novel techniques in program analysis, formal methods, and/or machine learning for a... utomating portions of the vulnerability discovery process and reasoning over vulnerabilities in computer systems.
These positions are fully-funded, tuition waivers and a research stipend are provided.
Active research projects include guided generation of exploits using program synthesis, identification of weird machines/emergent behaviors in programs, and the use of graph-based code embeddings to assist in decompilation and program understanding. New PhD students are welcome to join these efforts or explore new projects in related areas.
Associate/Full Teaching Professor of Artificial Intelligence in Action
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) Associate/Full Teaching Professor of Artificial Intelligence in Action
Description of the Institution
The Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI (MBZUAI) is looking for ... Associate/Full Teaching Professors to develop and deliver courses in the Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence, and Graduate Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence programs. The vision of the program is to educate tomorrow’s innovators and leaders in application of artificial intelligence for solving organizational and societal problems and contributing to the growth and prosperity of the UAE.
Teaching Professor Profile
Applicants must have a PhD in computer science or in a closely related area prior to the start of the appointment and should have demonstrated excellence in conducting innovative and impactful research and applying advanced technologies in solving real business challenges, and an interest in mentoring graduate students.
This appointment involves developing and delivering courses for a master’s in applied artificial intelligence program for mid-to senior level career professionals and with that requires industry experience and the general knowledge of the business environment. The faculty shall deliver world-class education and student experience with innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The faculty will engage with industry to discover innovative industry projects, continuously develop the rigor and relevance of the course curriculum, and support students in their research projects.
The faculty will supervise student internships and industry research projects and liaise with industry partners for the achievement of the program learning outcomes. Industry engagement further involves sourcing experts and qualified guest lecturers for the program. See More >>
Lecturer for Masters in Applied Artificial Intelligence Program
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) Lecturer for Masters in Applied Artificial Intelligence Program
Description of the Institution
The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) i... s looking for a junior faculty member to develop and deliver courses in the Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence, and Graduate Diploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence programs. The vision of the program is to educate tomorrow’s innovators and leaders in application of artificial intelligence for solving organizational and societal problems and contributing to the growth and prosperity of the UAE.
Lecturer Profile
Applicants must have an MSc or PhDs in computer science or in a closely related area prior to the start of the appointment. The applicants preferable have teaching experience in higher education institutes or in executive education environment, but this requirement can be substituted with extensive industry experience. Applicants must demonstrate their mastery of the latest trends and developments in artificial intelligence and evidence any engagements with industry. Applicants are expected to submit their teaching philosophy and recent student evaluations of teaching with their application where applicable. Experience in course or program development and application of AI in real systems is considered a plus.
This appointment involves delivering courses for a master’s in applied artificial intelligence program for mid-to senior level career professionals. The lecturer will deliver world-class education and student experience with innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and support students in their studies and industry projects.
MBZUAI offers an attractive remuneration package and growth opportunities in an intellectually inspiring environment.
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Scientist/senior/principal scientist
Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) Conduct practical research in AI security and safety, Security Applications of AI, Threat Intelligence, ICS/CPS security
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Junior/Senior Researchers, PhD Students or Postdocs in Hardware Security and Privacy
Industrial Systems Institute, Research Center ATHENA Join a vibrant, multidisciplinary team of researchers and focus explicitly on research in the ECSIST research group of Industrial Systems Institute. We are looking for motivated j... unior researchers who wish to do a phd in cybersecurity , hardware security and cryptographyic engineering with a focus on protecting postquantum cryptography implementations against implementation type of attacks. We are also looking for junior or senior (postdoc) researchers who are interested in membership inference attacks and countermeasures under a federated learning environment. The research work is funded by several EU research grands with guaranteed funding for at least 3 years. Researchers will have the opportunity to work with research teams across Europe and perform applied research with an impact in the EU community.
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Visiting Research Student / Research Assistant
Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI The computer science department at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI (MBZUAI) are seeking applications for postdoctoral research fellows, visiting research students, and rese... arch assistants to work on the following projects: * Privacy-preserving graph analysis and generation * Practical differential privacy applications * Security analytics through machine learning and language models * Open source data processing, integration and recommendation
Candidates are expected to have strong background knowledge and research experience related to one of the above projects, self-motivated, and with solid oral and writing communication skills.
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PhD Position in Blockchain Security and Privacy, University of Lisbon
Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon The recently established Decentralized Security (DeSec) Group at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon is inviting applications for a PhD position under the super... vision of Prof. Dr. Christof FERREIRA TORRES in the area of blockchain security and privacy. The research ranges from automated security analysis of smart contracts to measuring fraud on blockchains. This position oSers a unique opportunity to work on the latest topics in decentralized finance (DeFi) with a focus on the security analysis of existing DeFi protocols as well as the design of new DeFi protocols. Since its creation in 1911, IST is the largest and most reputed school of Engineering, Science and Technology and Architecture in Portugal.
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Tenured Faculty Cyber Security Engineering
George Mason University The College of Engineering and Computing invites applications for a tenured faculty position in Cybersecurity with demonstrated expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), and deep... experience in AI-enabled cybersecurity solutions. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative scholar to join our faculty at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and lead an internationally recognized research program at the intersection of Cybersecurity and AI, contribute to teaching excellence at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in service activities within the college, university, and professional community. The successful candidate will also hold the prestigious title of Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Fellow.
The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), funded by the Virginia General Assembly, created a Commonwealth-wide ecosystem of innovation in cybersecurity and cyber-physical systems (CPS) security. CCI will ensure Virginia is recognized as a global leader in secure CPS and in the digital economy more broadly for decades to come by supporting world-class research at the intersection of data, autonomy, and security; promoting technology commercialization and entrepreneurship; and preparing future generations of innovators and research leaders. George Mason University serves as the leading strategic planning and operational institution for the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative’s NoVa Node. Details about the initiative are available at CCI NoVa Node.
