PART TIME RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Center for Cyber Security

  New York University Tandon School of Engineering

The NYU Center for Cybersecurity (CCS) represents an interdisciplinary collaboration between the NYU School of Law, the Tandon School of Engineering, the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, and various other university departments. Maintaining a physical presence in both New York City and Abu Dhabi, the Center operates alongside a global network of scholars and practitioners spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. The research and educational programs led by CCS are defining the frontiers of cybersecurity, cultivating resilience against emerging threats to security, safety, privacy, software, and hardware integrity, alongside the infrastructure of global modern life. Furthermore, CCS educational initiatives, spanning certificate and online degree programs, facilitate the efficient adoption of important new technologies across various organizations. These initiatives have also received formal recognition in Cyber Defense, Cyber Operations, and Cyber Research from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity. NYU CCS is seeking to hire a part-time research scientist to assist with these ongoing activities.  

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States. The Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty, making a difference in the world. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be:  

• Expected to process documentation and contribute to scientific writing for projects related to nanofabrication. 

• Responsible for researching new techniques for privacy-preserving machine learning. 

• Expected to contribute to advances in fully homomorphic encryption compiler infrastructure. 

• Expected to contribute to new methods for developing neural network architectures that are more amenable to AI.

Candidates are expected to hold at least a PhD in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline for at least 3 years of hands-on computer engineering experience. Candidates will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States upon hire. 

They should also have a proven track record in nanofabrication and scientific writing.  A publication record demonstrating hands-on research experience is necessary. 

SALARY RANGE

In accordance with the NYC Pay Transparency Act, the part time base salary for this role is $34.34 per hour, commensurate with the candidate?s professional experience and qualifications.

EXPECTED START DATE AND PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT

The anticipated start date is July 1,  2026. This appointment is for a duration of up to 3 months, contingent upon the availability of funds. The part-time schedule requires a commitment of approximately 25 hours per week.

Interested applicants should provide the following documentation:

?        A cover letter

?        A current CV, including a comprehensive list of publications

All materials must be submitted electronically through Interfolio and sent to: bjr5@nyu.edu 

Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is successfully filled.

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