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Postdoctoral Researcher Positions

Applications are invited for multiple postdoctoral researcher positions in the Software Systems Security Lab at the Pennsylvania State University. The lab conducts cutting-edge research in the area of cyber security and software systems. We are seeking a highly qualified researcher to work on automatic software analysis, transformation, verification, and security hardening.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in computer and information science or a related field, with strong motivation, ability to conduct research with a proven track record, excellent project management skills and experience, excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to effectively interact with and mentor graduate students. Strong programming skill is required. Experience in software security, program analysis, verification, compiler and programming languages is a plus.

Researchers with more experience are encouraged to apply and may be appointed as senior researcher, research assistant professor, or research associate professor. The initial appointment will be one-year, but renewable for multiple years. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Contact Prof. Dinghao Wu for any questions (https://faculty.ist.psu.edu/wu/, email: dwu@ist.psu.edu). To apply, send via email a cover letter, CV, research statement, 1-3 sample publications, and 2-5 reference letters, and also apply online for Postdoctoral Researcher or (Senior) Researcher.

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