Research Scientist (Wireless/Cellular Security)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Temasek Laboratories@NTU invites candidates to join a strong research team to conduct and guide research in Wireless and Cellular Security. The role includes theoretical development, experiment design, and supervision of junior researchers.

Applicants should have a PhD in CS or related fields, a strong publication record, and proficiency in C/C++ and Python. Starting salary and grade depend on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS or related field required.
• Strong background in cybersecurity, deep learning, or software engineering with 3–5 years of research experience.
• Proven research and development track record in cybersecurity or deep learning.
• Strong publication record in top conferences/journals (e.g., USENIX Security, NDSS, etc.).
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python; strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and guide research in Wireless and Cellular Security, including discovering novel wireless attacks and their detection and mitigations.
• Develop theoretical methods and design experiments to validate developed methods.
• Supervise junior researchers, interns and students; conduct literature reviews and assess state-of-the-art technologies.
• Plan and execute detailed R&D activities to meet project objectives and deadlines; contribute to research proposals.
• Handle administrative responsibilities related to Temasek Laboratories@NTU, including safety and asset management.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Deep Learning

Software engineering

C/C++

Python

Academic writing

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

We invite suitable candidate to join a strong research team in Temasek Laboratories@NTU with the following requisites:

Key Responsibilities

• The candidate is expected to conduct and guide research in Wireless and Cellular Security, in particular the discovery of novel wireless attacks and their detection and mitigations.
• The candidate is expected to conduct both theoretical development of methods and experiment design to validate the developed methods.
• Other research responsibilities include supervising junior researchers/interns/students, carrying out detailed literature reviews and assessment of the state-of-the‑art technologies. planning and executing detailed R&D activities to meet project objectives and deadlines, generating novel scientific or technological concepts for application of breakthrough nature and contributing to research proposals.
• Administrative responsibilities may include safety, asset management and other aspects related to being a member of Temasek Labs@NTU.

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer & Electronics Engineering or other related fields
• Strong background and knowledge in at least one or preferably more of the following fields: Cybersecurity, Deep Learning and software engineering with at least 3-5 years of research experience (including PhD training) in related fields.
• Proven track record in research and development of cybersecurity and/or Deep Learning technologies.
• Strong publication record in top cybersecurity or systems conferences/journals (e.g., USENIX Security, NDSS, ASE, TSE, TIFS, ICSE, FSE, ICST etc.)
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, python etc.
• Knowledge of Electrical or Software Engineering and Cybersecurity are plus.
• Good writing skills for writing proposals, reports and publications in good academic journals

Appointment Grade And Starting Salary Will Depend On The Candidates’ Qualification And Relevant Experience.

Hiring Institution: NTU