Postdoc: AI for Cybersecurity & Agentic Intelligence

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in AI for Cybersecurity within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. The role focuses on developing AI/ML techniques for cybersecurity, including computer vision applications, with opportunities to publish and collaborate widely.

The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to lab safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience in programming Python or equivalent.
• Experience in publishing IEEE or ACM transactions or journals.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and ensure the highest levels of laboratory safety.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and short turnaround times.
• Commitment to diversity and civility as a postdoc at VCU.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand AI for cybersecurity projects with ML and computer vision.
• Collaborate with a broad network of scientists and engineers across universities.
• Publish findings in high-impact journals and venues.

Skills

Python programming

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Laboratory safety

Deadline-driven

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in CS/EE/Systems Eng

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in AI for Cybersecurity within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. The role focuses on developing AI/ML techniques for cybersecurity, including computer vision applications, with opportunities to publish and collaborate widely.

The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to lab safety and integrity.