Post Doctoral Associate

New York University • Brooklyn, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The NYU Center for Cybersecurity (NYU CCS) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Post Doctoral Associate with expertise in human-centered security, usable privacy, or technology-facilitated abuse to join an interdisciplinary team focused on defending under-resourced organizations from financial harm and cybercrime. This position provides an opportunity to shape a clinical research program that includes peer-reviewed research on cybersecurity threats. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty across NYU Tandon School of Engineering and NYU School of Law to generate research from the front lines of community cybersecurity practice. New York University (NYU) is a top private university in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. The NYU Center for Cybersecurity, jointly based at NYU School of Law and NYU Tandon School of Engineering, brings together more than 50 faculty members across law, computer science, and policy. The NYU Cybersecurity Clinic, established in 2026 with sustained multi-year funding from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, the Clinic delivers free, faculty-supervised cybersecurity services to nonprofits, community health clinics, shelters, legal aid organizations, K-12 schools, and micro-businesses across all five New York City boroughs. The Clinic is a member of the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics and coordinates with NYC Cyber Command, the New York State Chief Cyber Officer, and federal law enforcement partners.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Information Security, or a closely related field (conferred by the start date).
• Demonstrated research record in one or more of the following: usable security and privacy, cybercrime, cyberfraud, technology-facilitated abuse, security for at-risk users, or sociotechnical systems.
• Demonstrable experience translating technical security concepts for non-expert audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to operate across technical, legal, and policy sectors.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Field experience with nonprofits, civil society organizations, or under-resourced groups is preferred.
• Recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the NYU Cybersecurity Clinic.
• Be an active collaborator within their research group studying cybersecurity, technology risks and how their intersection in under-resourced organizations.
• Help lead new research efforts.
• Contribute to ongoing projects.
• Be a core member of both the Cybersecurity Clinic leadership team, CCS.
• Mentor Ph.D. and MS student researchers as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree