Senior Research Assistant
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About the Role
Qatar University seeks a Senior Research Assistant to conduct cutting-edge research in cybersecurity and AI, including AI-driven frameworks, cyber-physical systems, and post-quantum cryptography.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct cutting edge research in cybersecurity and AI, including AI driven frameworks, cyber physical systems, post quantum cryptography, and secure AI
- Deliver technical demonstrations of prototypes
- Oversee lab management activities including resource allocation, procurement, and strategic planning
- Participate in multidisciplinary research teams
- Supervise B.Sc. students and assist in supervising M.Sc. and PhD students
- Teach one course per academic semester in their field of expertise
- Publish scholarly outcomes in top international conferences/journals
- Deliver technical workshops and seminars to industrial and academic communities
- Promote partnerships and support collaboration with external organizations and industrial partners
- Secure and manage research grants from national and international agencies
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or related field
- Strong background in cybersecurity and AI research and development
- Proven publication track record in AI and cybersecurity
- Experience in applying for and securing research grants
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of sensors, actuators, and cyber physical systems
- Proven development skills in applying machine learning to cybersecurity
- Understanding of adversarial machine learning, data/model poisoning, Trojan attacks
- Experience with programming in Matlab, C++, Python, C#, React.JS
- Experience with Cloud, IoT, mobile development
- Teaching experience in AI, cybersecurity, or related domains preferred
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Research and Development
- Conduct cutting edge research related to emerging technologies in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, including AI driven robust cybersecurity frameworks, secure and resilient cyber physical systems, post quantum cryptography and network security, and secure and robust artificial intelligence
- Deliver cutting edge technical demonstrations of prototypes.
- Oversee lab management activities, including resource allocation, procurement, and strategic planning.
Leadership and Supervision
- Participate in multidisciplinary research teams.
- Supervision of B.Sc. students and helping with the supervision of M.Sc. and PhD students to conduct research and publish outcomes in high level academic conferences and journals.
Academic Contributions
- Teach one course per academic semester (in their field of expertise).
- Publish scholarly outcomes in top international academic conferences/journals and engage in participation in top industrial events.
- Deliver technical workshops and seminars in their field of expertise to industrial and academic communities.
Collaboration and Outreach
- Promote partnerships and support collaboration with external organizations and industrial partners, locally and internationally.
- Secure and manage research grants from national and international agencies.
Education and Degree Requirements
- Ph.D. / Doctoral Degree and master's degree in a relevant research domain (computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, etc.) from an internationally recognized university.
- The candidate should provide evidence of a PhD transcript or a letter from the university registrar's office.
Research Experience
- The candidate should be experienced in participating in academic or industrial research projects.
- The candidate should have experience in applying for and securing research grants from agencies or industry.
- Proven publication track record in emerging topics in AI and cybersecurity, including Generative, Agentic, and Physical AI; Foundations of Generative AI and Large Language Models; AI for Strategic Sectors and Scientific Discovery; AI based cybersecurity algorithms and systems; Trustworthy, Explainab
- Demonstrations, symposia, or other outreach events.
Technical Skills
- Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
- Strong background in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence related research and development.
- Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Understanding of sensors, actuators, and cyber physical systems in general.
- Very good understanding and proven development skills in applying machine learning algorithms to cybersecurity problems.
- Understanding of adversarial machine learning, data/model poisoning, Trojan attacks, etc., against machine learning algorithms and countermeasures.
- Superior experience with programming in: Matlab, C++, Python, C#, React.JS.
- Frameworks and systems: Cloud, IoT, mobile development experience.
- Proven track of developing and integrating open source code.
Teaching
- Teaching experience in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, computer science, or related domains is preferred, but candidates with exceptional research records and teaching potential will also be considered.
Benefits
- A three year renewable contract.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Tax free salary.
- Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
- End of contract indemnity.
How To Apply
- Returning Applicants: Please login at QU Online Recruitment website https://careers.qu.edu.qa to update/edit your saved profile and provide all the requested documents.
- New Applicants: Please setup an account with QU Online Recruitment website https://careers.qu.edu.qa and set up your personal profile, after which you can apply to this open position and provide necessary documents.
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