Research Associate

As a postdoctoral researcher, primary responsibilities include:
* Working with different sensors and perform sensor data collection using autonomous driving platform(s)
* Performance penetration testing and malware attack on the on-board automated driving system (ADS)
* Develop mechanism to defend against cyberattacks on ADS
* Advising other graduate students and undergraduates on research under the project

* Working with different sensors and perform sensor data collection using autonomous driving platform(s)
* Performance penetration testing and malware attack on the on-board automated driving system (ADS)
* Develop mechanism to defend against cyberattacks on ADS
* Advising other graduate students and undergraduates on research under the project

Education:

Minimal Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related field

Experience:
Minimal Experience:
- Ph.D. focus on cybersecurity, especially malware attacks
- Strong computing programming skills.
- Strong experience with Linux operating system
- Strong computer hardware knowledge

Preferred Experience:
- Some experience with robotic and autonomous driving applications.

* Strong written, presentation and communication skills
* Strong computer skills and time management abilities needed

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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