Part-Time CSE Researcher - Security & Reverse Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a talented and motivated computer science graduate for a part-time researcher position. You will work on software security, binary analysis, and the design of new techniques and tools.

The successful candidate will possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a solid knowledge of programming languages like C/C++, and a strong understanding of embedded systems and computer architecture. This is a grant-funded position.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
• Strong understanding of formal methods and embedded systems.
• Proficiency in low-level programming languages like C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing new techniques and tools for security analysis.
• Conducting binary analysis and reverse engineering.
• Working on software security and fuzzing.

Skills

Knowledge of formal methods

Embedded systems

Low-level programming languages (C/C++)

Computer architecture

Operating systems

Hardware/software interaction

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a talented and motivated computer science graduate for a part-time researcher position. You will work on software security, binary analysis, and the design of new techniques and tools.

The successful candidate will possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a solid knowledge of programming languages like C/C++, and a strong understanding of embedded systems and computer architecture. This is a grant-funded position.