Post Doctoral Associate
About The Position
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Post Doctoral Associate to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success. At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science or closely related field, with defended PhD Dissertation defended research on cybersecurity.
- Publication record at top-tier conferences and/or journals, especially on the topic of space cybersecurity.
Nice To Haves
- Real-world / industrial space cybersecurity experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work in the Laboratory for Cybersecurity Dynamics, under the supervision of the Lab Director, Professor Shouhuai Xu.
- Work on challenging but exciting space cybersecurity research problems.
- Collaborate with PhD students who work on the same or related problems.
- Mentor junior student researcher.
- Lead efforts in writing top-quality scientific/academic research papers for top-venue publications.
- This position is a 100% research and development position.
- Tackle challenging space cybersecurity research problems that require high creativity and ability to conduct original research, with strong publication record.
- Design new cybersecurity solutions (e.g., architectures) and characterize their properties, both of which demand analytical thinking and skills.
Benefits
- 22 vacation days
- 10 sick days
- paid parental leave
- 13 recognized holidays
- provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave
- comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit
- affordable dental, vision plans
- competitive prescription drug prices
- health savings accounts
- flexible spending accounts
- life and disability insurance
- retirement options
- twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus
- wellness programs
- various additional benefits through CU Advantage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
