Post Doctoral Fellow

Department: INFO SCI TECHNOLOGY Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.
1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required.
The University of Houston’s Smart Systems Security (SSS) Lab, within the Department of Information Science Technology (IST) at the Cullen College of Engineering, is seeking motivated and talented post-doctoral researchers to join our team. Our lab focuses on addressing critical security challenges for cyber-physical systems (CPS), Internet of Things (IoT) devices, autonomous systems, and other emerging smart technologies. We protect smart systems by developing novel techniques for usable authentication, privacy preservation, and resilience in the face of sophisticated cyberattacks. For further information, please visit: https://uhssslab.com
The selected candidate will lead an exciting project focused on security and privacy in Telepresence Systems, including VR, MR, and XR technologies. This project focuses on integrating sensor data authenticate users and verify the authenticity of surrounding information in virtual and augmented reality environments. Ideal candidate will:
• Develop and implement methods for real-time user authentication in telepresence systems using various teleinteraction device sensors.
• Design and evaluate techniques for verifying the authenticity of surrounding environmental information in virtual reality settings.
• Employ advanced security technologies such as homomorphic encryption and zero-knowledge proofs to protect personal data.
• Create solutions for real-time detection of model tampering, including mechanisms for identifying and preventing personal data exposure.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at relevant conferences.
The qualifications include:
1. Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
2. Prior research experiences related to one or more of the following areas: embedded or mobile device security, embedded systems applications, machine learning security, user-centric security and privacy.
3. Experience and proficiency in the following areas: programming languages (C, C++, Python), embedded systems prototyping, data analytics, signal processing, academic writing
Application should include: Cover Letter, Statement of Research (1-2 pages), Curriculum Vitae, Unofficial Transcripts, Publications
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. For any questions, please contact Dr. Kyu In Lee (klee49@uh.edu).
MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

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