Junior Research Scientist - Hardware Security

Allocation Assist Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University Abu Dhabi seeks a Junior Research Scientist to join the Design for Excellence Lab in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Working under Dr.

Ozgur Sinanoglu, you will contribute to hardware security research, analyzing problems, designing and testing solutions, and preparing findings for publication. The role requires a strong foundation in computer or electrical engineering, with programming and hardware security expertise, and you will collaborate with external partners and publish your results

Qualifications

• Expertise in hardware security with strong analytical, design and coding skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer/electrical engineering or related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in hardware security.
• Analyze technical research problems and identify approaches.
• Design and implement solutions to hardware security challenges.
• Test proposed solutions and document results.
• Prepare research articles and present findings at conferences.
• Collaborate with external partners and government entities.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Publish in top conferences and journals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Coding skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering or related field

Master's degree in computer or electrical engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C

VHDL

Verilog

Job description

Junior Research Scientist - Hardware Security Job Snapshot Role: Junior Research Scientist - Hardware Security Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Higher Education Function: Research Experience: Master 's degree with less than 5 years of relevant research experience, or Bachelor 's degree with any level of experience Job Type: Full Time Position Overview New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Research Scientist to join the Design for Excellence Lab in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Working under the supervision of Dr. Ozgur Sinanoglu, the successful candidate will contribute to hardware security and cybersecurity research by analyzing research problems, designing and implementing solutions, conducting technical testing, and preparing findings for academic publication and presentation. The position requires a strong foundation in computer or electrical engineering together with analytical, programming, and hardware security expertise.

Job Details Country: UAE City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Higher Education Function: Research Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in hardware security.
• Analyze technical research problems and identify suitable approaches.
• Design solutions to hardware security research challenges.
• Implement and test proposed solutions.
• Document research methods, findings, and results.
• Prepare research articles based on completed work.
• Present research results at conferences, workshops, and other academic forums.
• Contribute to publications in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with external partners, including government entities and companies, on relevant research projects.
• Work independently on assigned research activities while contributing effectively within collaborative teams.

Required Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• MSc in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Candidates must have expertise in hardware security and excellent analytical, design, and coding skills.

Technical Skills

• MATLAB.
• Python.
• C.
• VHDL.
• Verilog.

Candidates should also demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to design, implement, and test research solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Initiative in addressing research and technical challenges.

Experience Profile

• A graduate with a Master 's degree and less than five years of research experience in the relevant field; or
• A graduate with a Bachelor 's degree with any level of experience.

Research Environment

The successful candidate will join the Design for Excellence Lab and work directly with Dr. Ozgur Sinanoglu on hardware security research. The role combines technical investigation, implementation, experimental validation, academic writing, and collaboration with external research partners.

Application Requirements

Applicants must provide:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Official degree certificate or, if not yet available, the latest academic transcript.
• List of publications.
• Two letters of reference with referee contact information.

About New York University Abu Dhabi

New York University Abu Dhabi is a comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in Abu Dhabi and part of NYU 's global university network. The university combines undergraduate education with advanced research and scholarship across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Together with NYU 's campuses in New York and Shanghai, NYU Abu Dhabi supports multidisciplinary research, international academic collaboration, and advanced scholarship within a globally connected academic community.