Postdoctoral Researcher

INRS-UQO Unité Mixte de Recherche en Cybersécurité et confiance numérique; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research unit is seeking two postdoctoral research fellows to advance cybersecurity and digital trust. This role offers full funding for three years, focusing on cutting-edge research in areas like AI, IoT security, and digital asset protection. Located in Gatineau, a hub for cybersecurity excellence, this position promises a vibrant work environment and the opportunity to contribute to significant advancements in the field. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and a passion for tackling complex cybersecurity challenges. Join a team dedicated to shaping the future of digital security.

Qualifications

• PhD required with a focus on cybersecurity or AI-related fields.
• Experience in research related to digital trust and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in cybersecurity and digital trust.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on innovative projects.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence

Network Security

IoT Security

Algorithmic Bias Mitigation

Digital Trust

Education

PhD in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

AI Techniques

Blockchain Technologies

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Professor at INRS-EMT, Co-Director of the INRS-UQO Mixed Research Unit on Cybersecurity and Digital Trust, IEEE Fellow

Two Openings for Postdoctoral Research Fellows

The INRS-UQO Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR) on Cybersecurity and Digital Trust was created to advance the state-of-the-art in cybersecurity research not only in the Outaouais region, but across Québec and Canada. The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) brings together several world-renowned telecommunications experts specializing in the development of digital technologies, human factors analysis, and artificial intelligence (AI), and the University of Québec in Outaouais (UQO) brings decades of cybersecurity training and research, including in related disciplines such as cyberpsychology. Within the INRS-UQO UMR, cybersecurity is approached from an interdisciplinary perspective, centered on digital systems and software, but also giving importance to human aspects and emerging issues linked to AI. The UMR aims to develop the best cybersecurity practices for a constantly growing digital society and is conducting research in domains, including (but not limited to):

Protection of digital assets and human factors

• Network security and intrusion detection systems
• Security of IoT devices, including advanced AI and Quantum Machine Learning techniques
• Software vulnerabilities
• Human factors in cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence and digital trust

• Automated agents in cybersecurity
• Identifying and mitigating algorithmic biases
• Use and risks of generative AI for code generation, analysis, and broader societal impacts
• Explainable, responsible, and ethical AI
• Security challenges in federated learning
• AI’s role in (cyber)psychology and (cyber)psychiatry

Trust in the digital world

• Online information, disinformation, and deepfake detection
• Identity theft, privacy protection, and metaverse security
• Multimodal biometrics and forensics
• Efficient compression of large AI models for secure edge applications
• Blockchain technologies and their applications

The UMR is located at the UQO Lucien-Brault Campus in Gatineau (QC), situated next to Ottawa, Canada’s capital. The Ottawa-Gatineau region is known as Canada’s cybersecurity hub, with hundreds of companies working in cybersecurity, digital transformation, and digital identity, including several government facilities, such as the Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity, the Communications Security Establishment, and Public Safety Canada. Gatineau is also known for its excellent quality of life, provided in part by the presence of multiple parks and tranquil green spaces throughout the city.

To support the growth of the UMR and boost cybersecurity research excellence in the region,we have two postdoctoral research fellowships withfull funding(minimum of CDN$60,000/year, for up to three years, each) for both national and international researchers. Research topics can include those above, or other related topics. Interested candidates should send i) their CVs, ii) a cover letter motivating their application, highlighting their interests in cybersecurity and potential research theme, iii) copies of their three most relevant publications, and iv) names of three references [e-mail] June 30, 2025. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews throughout the month of July, or until both positions are filled.Incomplete application packages will not be considered.Applications from skilled and experienced members of the four designated groups (Indigenous peoples, individuals who are racialized, persons with disabilities, women and gender minorities), as per the Employment Equity Act guidelines, are highly encouraged.

More details about the UMR can be found at:https://inrs.ca/la-recherche/chaires-groupes-et-reseaux-de-recherche/repertoire-des-chaires-groupes-et-reseaux-de-recherche/unite-mixte-de-recherche-inrs-uqo-sur-la-cybersecurite/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Research Services

Sign in to set job alerts for “Postdoctoral Researcher” roles.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.