Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science (Computer Science) - Dr. Christina Pöpper

The Cyber Security & Privacy lab (CSP-laboratory) of Dr. Christina Ppper seeks to recruit a post-doctoral or research associate to work on cyber security and privacy research of existing and emerging networks and communication systems with a possible starting date in January 2025 (or later). The groups research builds upon the areas of system network information and computer security. Candidates need to be skilled and comfortable with experimental work in cyber security. Although a postdoctoral/research associate candidate will be preferred this position may also be filled by a research assistant in well justified cases.

The CSP-laboratory conducts cutting-edge research in communication network cyber and system security and privacy in particular on

Security and privacy in mobile telephony networks (5G 6G ORAN) satellite-based and airborne communication or other wireless systems or networks

AI LLM and ML security privacy and trustworthiness

Anonymous or privacy-preserving communication

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and can work independently has a passion for security and privacy topics in different application contexts and is willing to learn new technologies. The candidate should have a PhD or MSc in Computer Science or a closely related field (BSc holders will be considered in justified cases). Relevant background and skills include:

Experimental experience with software radios 5G user equipment VPNs Tor or other hard- and software relevant to the described systems an networks

Up-to-date software development and machine learning skills incl. work with ML libraries multimodal AI models etc.

Exposure to security and privacy research work

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Track record of research with publications in top-tier conferences

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join ongoing international collaborations as well as collaborations within the Center for Cyber Security at New York University Abu Dhabi.

Applicants for the postdoctoral position must have a PhD in Computer Science Computer Engineering Cyber Security or closely related fields. Applicants for the research associate position must have a MSc or BSc degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Cyber Security or closely related field. Excellent experimental skills are required.

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. For consideration applicants need to submit a cover letter curriculum vitae with full publication list degree transcript a statement of research accomplishments and interests (1-2 pages) and at least two letters of recommendation all in PDF format. If you have any questions please email Dr. Christina Ppper at

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts Sciences Social Sciences Humanities and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi NYU New York and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYUs global network university an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought advanced research knowledge creation and sharing through its academic research and creative activities.

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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.