Post Doctoral Associate

Brooklyn, NY

Oct 13, 2026

POST DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering Secure Systems Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Associate to work with Justin Cappos.

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world.

Computers and connected systems are central to modern life, but they also expose substantial security risks. The Secure Systems Laboratory (SSL) at New York University addresses these challenges by designing practical, open-source solutions that improve the security of real-world systems at scale.

Candidates will be responsible for:

Performing cutting‑edge cybersecurity research.

Transitioning research work products into widespread production use.

Writing peer‑reviewed journals and conferences, and disseminating findings through publications, conference presentations, and technical talks.

Mentoring lab members and working collaboratively.

Designing and drafting grant proposals for federal and private funding sources.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is ranging from $64,063 to $100,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.

Candidates should have a PhD in Computer Science or a related field. We welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in Software Supply Chain Security and Forensics as exemplified by a strong publication record. Previous experience on contributing to real-world open-source software is desired but not required

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.

All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

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