Research Scientist (Wireless/Cellular Security)

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

Job summary

NTU Temasek Laboratories invites a highly qualified researcher to join our team in Singapore. The candidate will conduct and guide research in Wireless and Cellular Security, focusing on novel attack discovery, detection, and mitigations, while designing experiments to validate methods.

The role requires a PhD in relevant fields, strong programming in C/C++ and Python, and a proven publication track record in cybersecurity or deep learning.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS, CSE or related fields.
• Strong background in cybersecurity, deep learning and software engineering; 3–5 years research experience.
• Proven track record in cybersecurity and/or deep learning RD; publications in top venues.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python.
• Excellent writing skills for proposals, reports and publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and guide research in Wireless and Cellular Security, including novel attacks and detections.
• Develop theoretical methods and design experiments to validate them.
• Supervise junior researchers, interns and students; perform literature reviews.
• Plan and execute detailed R&D activities to meet project goals and deadlines; contribute to proposals.
• Handle safety, asset management and other Temasek Labs@NTU responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Deep Learning

Software engineering

C/C++

Python

Academic writing

Education

PhD in Computer Science/Computer & Electronics Engineering or related

Job description

We invite suitable candidate to join a strong research team in Temasek Laboratories@NTU.

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 A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world‑class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech‑enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.