Research Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
Research Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
Land-grant university in University Park, PA
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Applications are invited for a part-time research assistant position in the Security of Software (SOS) Lab at Penn State (http://www.cse.psu.edu/~gxt29/sos/). The SOS Lab focuses on methodologies that help create secure software systems. We are seeking a highly qualified individual to work in the area of software security, especially on topics including probabilistic program verification, program analysis and optimizations, and compiler-based software security. An applicant should possess an advanced degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and have strong background in computer security, programming languages, or formal methods. The candidate must have the ability to work as part of a team.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Gary Tan ([email protected]). Applicants should send a resume. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Penn State is a major research university ranked 3rd in U.S. in industry-sponsored research. The CSE department is ranked 8th in U.S. in research expenditures and has strong research programs in
security. The U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks Penn State's College of Engineering undergraduate and graduate programs among the top in the nation.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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