Postdoctoral position in Systems and Hardware Security

1000scholars; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ETH Zurich seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher in Systems and Hardware Security to join the Computer Security Group in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering.

The role focuses on building novel analysis techniques and systems to protect modern computer architectures and to explore areas such as hardware design security, microarchitectural security, and DRAM security.

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science or electrical engineering from a reputable university.
• Open to candidates close to completing their PhD.
• Interest in leading and supervising research activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PhD students while establishing a new line of research.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision activities.
• Pursue leadership opportunities to prepare for faculty or industry positions.

Skills

Publications in top venues

Writing skills

Communication skills

supervision/education experience

Education

PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Postdoctoral position in Systems and Hardware Security

100%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Computer Security Group is a research group in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zürich.

We are interested in a variety of hot topics in the area of systems and hardware security. The aim of the group is improving the security of modern computer systems. To do that, we often build novel analysis techniques to uncover previously-unknown attack surfaces and when appropriate we design and implement new systems to protect against various classes of attacks. This means that the group does heavy technical work from analyzing and prototyping to analyzing low-level software and hardware for security. Examples of our research topics include hardware design security, microarchitectural security, and DRAM security to name a few.

Job description

• We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our group


• The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the PhD students while establishing a new line of research in the group


• The candidate is further expected to contribute to the teaching and supervision activities of the group


• The position is ideal for someone who wants to strengthen their CV with additional projects and gain leadership experience in preparation for a top faculty or industry position


• We aim to increase the number of women and minorities in systems security, eligible candidates are therefore encouraged to apply

Profile

• You need to have already obtained or be close to obtaining your PhD degree in computer science or electrical engineering from a reputable university


• On top of systems and/or hardware security, we also consider applicants who have instead worked on computer systems or hardware design topics during the course of their PhD and are interested in switching to security

The ideal candidate will have

• A strong track record demonstrated by publications in top venues in systems security


• Strong writing and communication skills


• Experience and/or interest in supervision and education

We offer

• Your job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society


• You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits

We value diversity and sustainability

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

More information about our research group and existing papers can be found on our Website. For further information, please contact Prof. Kaveh Razavi, [e-mail].

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting‑edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.