Cybersecurity Research Scientist — External Funding

University of South Florida

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 132,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The University of South Florida's Florida Center for Cybersecurity (Cyber Florida) seeks a Cybersecurity Research Scientist to advance its research mission through cybersecurity research, competitive proposal development, and externally sponsored projects. The position will identify and pursue funding opportunities across cyber areas.

The researcher will develop collaborative research initiatives, contribute to scholarly and applied research, cultivate external partnerships, and build a

Qualifications

PhD in cybersecurity or closely related field.
Demonstrated cybersecurity research experience.
Experience developing proposals for federal, state, foundation, or industry sponsors.
Record of scholarly or applied research and externally funded project participation.
Expertise in emerging cybersecurity areas (AI, post-quantum, critical infrastructure, etc.).

Responsibilities

Develops independent and collaborative cybersecurity research initiatives.
Identifies funding opportunities and leads competitive proposals.
Conducts applied and scholarly research and disseminates findings.
Develops external partnerships and multi-institutional teams.
Mentors students and research staff; maintains ethical research practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity research

Proposal development

Technical writing

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

PhD in cybersecurity

Job description

The researcher will develop collaborative research initiatives, contribute to scholarly and applied research, cultivate external partnerships, and build a

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