[TYPES/announce] Research Associate in Mobile Malware Detection at University of Luxembourg

[Olga GADYATSKAYA]

Research Associate in Mobile Malware Detection at University of Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg seeks to hire a post-doctoral researcher at its Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT).
The position will be with the SaToSS research group at SnT (http://satoss.uni.lu/) led by Prof. Sjouke Mauw.

The selected candidate will join our team in the research project COMMA funded by FNR Luxembourg. COMMA will strive to identify complex mobile malware samples that try to evade detection by adapting their behaviour. The main goal is to find novel and efficient ways to detect malware by applying code analysis, automated testing, machine learning and formal modelling.

COMMA enjoys collaboration and mentoring by Prof. Mauro Conti (University of Padua, Italy) and Prof. Sjouke Mauw (University of Luxembourg). The framework of the project will pay special attention to career development of the involved junior researchers.

Keywords for the project:
Mobile security, Android, context-sensitive malware, static/dynamic code analysis, automated testing, machine learning, formal modelling, program slicing.

Your profile:
- PhD degree in Computer Science, or a relevant field (at the start date of the job).
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong expertise in computer security, proven by publications.
- Experience in mobile security research is a big advantage.
- Experience and interest in academic software development (Java, Python, C++, etc.).
- Commitment, team working and a critical mind.

We offer 2 years full-time employment contract, extensible up to 5 years.
The University of Luxembourg offers highly competitive salaries and is an equal opportunity employer. You will work in an exciting international environment and will have the opportunity to participate in the development of a dynamic and growing centre.

For informal enquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Olga Gadyatskaya (olga.gadyatskaya at uni.lu) or Prof. Sjouke Mauw (sjouke.mauw at uni.lu).

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Please find more details about the application process and submit your documents here: http://emea3.mrted.ly/y7ca



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Olga Gadyatskaya
Research associate
SaToSS, SnT & University of Luxembourg
6, rue Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi
L-1359 Luxembourg
ph. +352 46 66 44 5506
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