Postdoctoral Fellow: Rust & Memory-Safety Security Research

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Computer Science to work with Dr. Jiang Ming’s group on language-based security research transitioning legacy C/C++ to Rust.

The role involves prototype development with modern compiler and program-analysis tools, supervising graduate and undergraduate researchers, and contributing to reproducible research artifacts. The position is for one year with potential extension, starting October 2, 2026, contingent on

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, computer engineering, or a related area.
• Hands-on research in software security, program analysis, compilers/programming languages, or related areas.
• Strong publication record with ability to lead projects and communicate results clearly in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Lead prototype development using modern compiler and program-analysis frameworks.
• Supervise and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate researchers.
• Contribute to reproducible research artifacts and disseminate results through publications and presentations.
• Position is initially for one year with potential extension, subject to funding.

Skills

PhD in CS/CE

Software security research

Publications

Education

PhD in CS/CE

Job description

Tulane University in New Orleans invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Computer Science to work with Dr. Jiang Ming’s group on language-based security research transitioning legacy C/C++ to Rust.

The role involves prototype development with modern compiler and program-analysis tools, supervising graduate and undergraduate researchers, and contributing to reproducible research artifacts. The position is for one year with potential extension, starting October 2, 2026, contingent on