Position Description
Area: Machine Learning Applications in Network Security
Duration: One Year, with possible extension for a second year
Start date: Negotiable
Salary: 50,000 to 60,000 $CAD per year (depending on experience) plus Alberta Blue Cross Plan C Health Insurance benefits
The Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the network security area .
We are looking for a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Networked Systems and Applications (NetSys) group at the University of Calgary. This position is part of a recently funded research project called NeuroPAD. The main objective of the NeuroPAD project is to design and develop novel mechanisms based on machine learning techniques for anomaly detection in industrial control systems. The successful applicant is expected to play a leading role in the design, implementation and evaluation of machine learning based models for anomaly detection. Specific responsibilities include:
- Conduct research on limitations and trade-offs in machine learning based anomaly detection
- Design, train and test deep learning models for stealthy attack detection in industrial control systems
- Work in a collaborative environment to lead project activities, advise junior graduate students and organize research meetings
- Participate in writing and preparing technical papers for publication and contribute to project reports and presentations
The Postdoctoral Scholar will work closely with Prof. Majid Ghaderi (http://www.ucalgary.ca/~mghaderi) in the NetSys group. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible renewal for a second year subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields
- PhD completed within the last 3 years
- Strong background in computer networks and network protocols
- Demonstrated experience with designing and training deep neural networks
- Working knowledge of machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch
- Established record of peer-reviewed publications
- Strong programming skills including Python programming
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Application details:
Please direct questions to Prof. Ghaderi (mghaderi@ucalgary.ca). To apply, please send your CV along with a one-page cover letter stating your intention and availability to mghaderi@ucalgary.ca. Please put “PostDoc Application” in the subject of your email.
Application deadline: This position will remain open until filled; however, applicants will be reviewed as they are received.
Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Additional Information
Visit https://science.ucalgary.ca/computer-science to learn more about the Department of Computer Science.
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Postdoc Careers website.
Additional Information
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Postdoc Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Science visit Careers in the Faculty of Science.
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a ling, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
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