Faculty Associate - Research of Computer Science

AD-1701-01/03/05

Department of Computer Science

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA

The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is accepting applications for a Faculty Associate - Research in the Department of Computer Science (non-tenure track). We are especially interested in candidates with recent strong experience in cryptographic and cybersecurity fundamentals application and/or research.

Our students consist primarily of U.S. and international military officers seeking master’s degrees, U.S. civilians entering the Cyber Corps who already have bachelor’s degrees or higher and are seeking master’s degrees, and a few PhD students. We specialize in cyber security, networking, modeling and simulation, artificial intelligence, software engineering, and data science. Through research, we foster close collaboration with our military, civilian, and international counterparts, supported by state-of-the-art national and international laboratories.  NPS is located close to the technology hubs of the San Francisco Bay Area and are very well connected in the US Navy and DoD cyber security and big data communities.

We seek applicants with the following skills and experience.   (1) Recent (past 5 years) experience with cybersecurity fundamentals, particularly cryptographic fundamentals. (2) Recent (past 5 years) experience in two or more of the following (significant experience in one area may be balanced with lesser experience in another): Programming in Rust; Network simulation; Research with cryptographic algorithms or protocols; Hands-on implementation-to-field test technology testing; Research publications. Also desirable are skills in leading groups, supporting teamwork, and ability to adapt to new programming languages and testing environments. Experience in topics that align with current departmental research areas in cryptography and application areas is a plus.

We seek to fill the position by October 2024 and will consider applications beginning 01 June 2024.  In your application package your CV, names of three references, and a sample of your published work, if any. Discuss in your cover letter why you are interested in this position and comment on your initial teaching interests, research goals, and capabilities. The appointment will be made at the AD-01/03/05 seniority level, depending upon the candidate’s degree and experience history.

Minimum qualifications:

• AD-01: Must have an undergraduate degree in computer science or a related
• AD-03: Must have a graduate degree in computer science or a related discipline, a demonstrated aptitude for scientific research, and ability to work with student researchers.
• AD-05: Must have a graduate degree in computer science or a related discipline, an extensive background and knowledge in the CS-Cryptographic subject matter area with a sustained record of conducting scientific research involving new or emerging technologies or principles, and a demonstrated ability to lead project efforts and to work with student researchers.

• All levels: Must currently hold or be eligible for a U. S. Secret clearance.

Forward the application package to Dr. Geoff Xie, Search Committee Chair: xie@nps.edu

The Naval Postgraduate School is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information about NPS, please refer to the website at  http://www.nps.edu.

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• AD-01: Must have an undergraduate degree in computer science or a related
• AD-03: Must have a graduate degree in computer science or a related discipline, a demonstrated aptitude for scientific research, and ability to work with student researchers.
• AD-05: Must have a graduate degree in computer science or a related discipline, an extensive background and knowledge in the CS-Cryptographic subject matter area with a sustained record of conducting scientific research involving new or emerging technologies or principles, and a demonstrated ability to lead project efforts and to work with student researchers.

• All levels: Must currently hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret clearance.

About Naval Postgraduate School

The mission of the Naval Postgraduate School is to provide relevant and unique advanced education and research programs to increase the combat effectiveness of commissioned officers of the Naval Service to enhance the security of the United States. In support of the foregoing, and to sustain academic excellence, NPS and the DON foster and encourage a program of relevant and meritorious research which both supports the needs of Navy and Department of Defense while building the intellectual capital of Naval Postgraduate School faculty.

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