Post-doctoral Researcher

Company: Chicago State University
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

Posting Details



Position Information




Posting Number
S25181P




Posting Date
11/22/2024




Closing Date
03/01/2025




Title
Post-doctoral Researcher




Working Title
Post-doctoral Researcher




Salary Range
$55,000 - $65,000 Annual




Employee Class
Administrator




Department
Math. & Computer Science




Full-time/ Part-time
Full-time




Specialization





Hours Per Week
40




Standard Work Week
Monday - Friday




Benefits

This position is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and other benefits through Chicago State University. Click here for a complete list of benefits:





Job Summary
This post-doctoral (post-doc) position is funded by theCenter for Assured and Resilient Navigation in Advanced Transportation Systems (CARNATIONS) project (Funding Source: US Department of Transportation). The post-doc researcher will work on devising new solutions to improving the resilience of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), especially in challenging environments where global positioning systems (GPS) signals can be weak or disrupted. This is a highly competitive position that offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research with a talented team of researchers and industry partners.




Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

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  Research and Development:
  
  
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  • Conduct in-depth research on emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in smart transportation systems, including connected vehicles, intelligent traffic systems, and public transportation systems.
    
  • Develop advanced cybersecurity techniques, such as intrusion detection, anomaly detection, and secure communication protocols, to mitigate these threats.
    
  • Design and implement robust cybersecurity frameworks and architectures to enhance the security posture of smart transportation systems.
    
    
    
    
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    Experimentation and Validation:
    
    
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    • Design and execute experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed cybersecurity solutions in simulated and real-world environments.
      
    • Analyze and interpret experimental results to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
      
    • Collaborate with industry partners to validate and refine cybersecurity solutions in practical settings.
      
      
      
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      Publication and Dissemination:
      
      
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      • Author high-quality research papers and technical reports to disseminate findings at top-tier conferences and journals.
        
      • Present research results at academic conferences and industry forums.
        
      • Contribute to the development of intellectual property, such as patents and copyrights.
        
        
        
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        Collaboration and Mentoring:
        
        
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        • Work closely with a team of researchers, engineers, and industry experts to foster a collaborative research environment.
          
        • Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the areas of cybersecurity and smart transportation systems.
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          Minimum Qualifications
          
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          • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
            
          • Track record of publishing in reputable journals and conferences.
            
          • Strong background in cybersecurity, with a focus on network security, cryptography, or applied cryptography.
            
          • Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
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            • Wireless communication protocols (e.g., IEEE 802.11, 5G)
              
            • Embedded systems and IoT security
              
            • Machine learning and artificial intelligence for cybersecurity
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              Preferred Qualifications
              Good knowledge in:
              1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning
              2. Optimization theory
              3. Network security
              4. Global positioning systems
              5. Edge Computing
              
              
              
              
              Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
              
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              • Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB) and cybersecurity tools.
                
              • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
                
              • A strong publication record in top-tier conferences and journals.
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
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