Description

The Department of Computer Science (CS) and Department of Mathematics (Math) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) are seeking a 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor to focus primarily on cyber security and privacy in one of the Areas below. The anticipated start date is August 8, 2023.

• Area A: Cryptography, applied cryptography, and intersection of algorithm and cryptography, e.g. quantum cryptography, post-quantum crypto, etc. One faculty position is anticipated for this area.
• Area B: Cloud, Edge, and IoT security, e.g. serverless computing, container security, etc. System software, software supply chain security, and the security of Cyber Physical System, etc. Two faculty positions are anticipated for this area.

These positions will be expected to strengthen both the tenure home department (Math for area A and CS for area B), and the Cyber Security and Privacy Cluster, and may include a combination of joint appointments.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is expected to have a research impact with an upward trajectory as reflected in high-quality publications and the ability to build a well-funded research program. We are looking for a team player who can complement our existing strengths and efforts in cyber security and privacy and our educational effort in this domain.

For Area A, candidates having a track record of publishing in the following venues are preferred:

For Area B, candidates having a track record of publishing in the following venues are preferred: systems (OSDI, SOSP, ATC, FAST, and MobiSys), hardware systems (ISCA, HPCA, ASPLOS, MICRO), software and programming systems (ESEC/FSE, ICSE, PLDI, CGO, PPoPP, POPL), and/or security (SP, Security, CCS, NDSS). 

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/.

In addition to the online application, interested candidates are requested to provide the following materials to their application:

1) Cover letter

In the cover letter candidates must indicate one of the areas listed above and address their background in research and scholarship the indicated area above and highlight their major research accomplishments and impact.

2) Curriculum Vitae

3) Teaching Statement

4) Research Statement

5) List with contact information for three (3) professional references, including email addresses

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search may be directed to:  Dr. Yan Solihin (yan.solihin@ucf.edu) or Dr. Paul Gazzillo (paul.gazzillo@ucf.edu)

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

None

Job Close Date:

Open until filled

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Requirements

All applicants must have earned a Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Mathematics (for Area A), Computer Science (for Area B), or closely related disciplines by the start of their appointment. The ideal candidate will be in the rank of Assistant Professor, but exceptional candidates at the rank of Associate or  Full Professor will be considered. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the areas listed.