NYU's Secure Systems Lab (NYU SSL) is seeking to hire a Research Scholar to join our team and engage in the Center?s applied research and educational activities.  The Research Scholar will contribute to the ecosystem of software supply chain security at SSL. They will also work closely with Prof. Justin Cappos to build and deploy practically used technologies to solve real-world problems in software supply chain security.

Research Scholar is expected to:

• Participate in the development of publications on supply chain security as well as writings for a general audience, and for practitioners in industry and government, in collaboration with other members of NYU's SSL.

• Participate in research to evaluate the effectiveness of developed technologies, in collaboration with other members of NYU's SSL.

• Participate in meetings and other lab events and NYU campus life.

Compensation: This position is for 8 months, with an opportunity to renew subject to availability of funds. This is a part-time position, with an expected time commitment of 25 hours per week.  In compliance with NYC?s Pay Transparency Act, the base salary for this position is $3,400 per month.

Requirements and qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline.

• Relevant research experience using Rust, git, and secure coding.

• Experience working in a team developing open source software.

• Strong writing and communication skills

All applicants should apply via Interfolio and submit a cover letter, CV and 2 professional references.

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Sustainability Statement 

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability

About New York University

Founded in 1831, New York University is now one of the largest private universities in the United States. Of the more than 3,000 colleges and universities in America, New York University is one of only 60 member institutions of the distinguished Association of American Universities.

Connections working at New York University