Research Scientist, GCCIS Department of Cybersecurity

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** Position Highlights
** In this role, we expect a scholar to conduct security research on open-source cryptographic software. A successful candidate finds and fixes implementation vulnerabilities, contributes fixes upstream, and supports sponsored research. This is a soft-money position, where continuation depends on the candidate's ability to obtain external funding.

Key responsibilities:

* Analyzes cryptographic library source code and protocol implementations for security defects. This includes both traditional defects but also side-channel vulnerabilities
* Develops patches and tests and follows the contributions through upstream code review to acceptance
* Handles security-sensitive findings under coordinated disclosure
* Contributes substantively to proposals for external funding
* Guides graduate students on sponsored projects

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Proficiency with Linux. (Particularly, command line and coreutils)
* Software engineering experience. (Particularly, C and assembly)
* Applied cryptography and side-channel analysis
* Familiarity with open-source cryptography libraries. (Particularly, OpenSSL)
* Open-source contribution workflow. (Particularly, git and pull requests)
* Research proposal writing for external sponsors

Preferred

Education and Experience
* PhD or equivalent doctorate in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field
* 1 year of relevant experience post-degree
** This is a one year appointment, with the possibility of renewal based on available funding.
**** Essential

Duties & Responsibilities
*** Designs and conducts scientific research experiments using advanced knowledge of research field and theory
* Analyzes results and produces reports and figures for presentation and publication
* Writes manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and assists in grant writing
* Develops and delivers presentations of research results at conferences
* Participates in outreach activities involving tours, presentations, and open houses
* Engages in professional development to stay current on emerging research and technology in relevant field
* Other duties as assigned
** Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
*** Knowledge of principles and practices of relevant field of research
* Knowledge of scientific research theory and methods
* Skill in Microsoft Office Suite and applicable research software
* Skill in scientific writing with attention to detail and precision
* Ability to collect, analyze, and report on complex data sets
* Ability to independently plan and execute research
** Minimum Education & Experience
*** Master's degree in related field
* 3 years of relevant experience
* Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
** Job Level Overview
** Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.
** FLSA Category
** Exempt
* * Work Location
** Hybrid
* * Compensation**$65,900.00 - $ Annual
** Application Materials
** When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
** Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
**** Additional Details
** In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check.

Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified…