Postdoc, Research Engineer, PhD
student Openings
School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS)
Singapore Management University (SMU)
Postdoc Positions in
Symbolic Execution and Malware Analysis
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Overall
Information
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The postdocs will be
part of our team in School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) at
Singapore Management University (SMU) for the Secure Mobile Centre (SMC) and
National Satellite of Excellence (NSoE) to focus on cutting-edge research in
software and system security. A goal of the project is to enhance
kernel-oriented security analysis, testing, and certification with a widened
code coverage, strengthen malware analysis with a deepened understanding of
underlying kernel activities, and automate exploit generation, detection, and
prevention.
Expected outputs for
the positions are research papers and prototype tools for kernel emulation,
symbolic execution, malware analysis, exploit generation and prevention. Each
contract is often one year and renewable based on performance. The working
language is English.
Benefits to
work in SCIS at SMU in Singapore:
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* Excellent
opportunities in doing high quality research, as part of a team of faculty
members, fellows, and graduate students in the areas of Cybersecurity, Systems,
and Software Engineering.
* A vibrant,
multi-cultural, supportive working and living environment.
* A competitive monthly
stipend in the range of S$5000 and S$7000 with additional CPF for
Singaporeans and SPRs.
* Generous annual
leaves, sick leaves, insurance benefits, and performance and completion
bonuses.
General
Requirements
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* PhD Degree in
Computer Science or closely relevant discipline.
* Self-motivated,
hard-working, organized, and strong interests in research.
* Strong academic
records, analytical and programming skills, and research abilities.
* Good spoken and
written English; good communication and presentation skills.
Skill
Requirements
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* Fluent in C or C++ or
Java
* Knowledge of the
Linux kernel (or other major operating systems)
* Familiar with program
analysis techniques (especially symbolic executions) for automated testing
& debugging
* Familiar with system
and software security. Advantageous to have experience on x86 virtualization
related research.
Application
Documents
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CV, research statement,
and other documents (e.g., transcripts of undergrad and graduate studies) if
required by the faculty members.
Contacts
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Prof. Xuhua DING (xhding@smu.edu.sg) and Prof. Lingxiao
JIANG (lxjiang@smu.edu.sg)
Deadline
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Open until the
positions are filled.
Research Engineer
Positions in Symbolic Execution and Malware Analysis
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The research project
also has openings for Research Engineers. The positions are full-time jobs for
Bachelor and/or Master Degree holders.
Expected outputs for
the positions are research papers and prototype tools for kernel emulation,
symbolic execution, malware analysis, exploit generation and prevention guided
by the faculty members and postdoctoral research fellows. Each contract is
often one year and renewable based on performance. The working language is
English.
Benefits to
be a RE in SCIS at SMU in Singapore:
--------
* Excellent opportunities in doing high quality research, as
part of a team of faculty members, fellows, and graduate students in the areas
of Cybersecurity, Systems, and Software Engineering.
* A vibrant, multi-cultural, supportive working and living
environment.
* A
competitive monthly stipend in the range of S$3500 and S$4800 with
additional CPF for Singaporeans and PRs.
* Generous annual leaves, sick leaves, insurance benefits,
and performance and completion bonuses.
* An opportunity to
concurrently study for a PhD degree in Computer Science in SCIS.
General
Requirements
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* Bachelor and/or
Master Degree in Computer Science or closely relevant discipline.
* Self-motivated,
hard-working, organized, and strong interests in research.
* Strong academic
records, analytical and programming skills.
* Good spoken and
written English; good communication and presentation skills.
* Prior research
experience is a plus.
Skill
Requirements
--------
* Fluent in C or C++ or
Java
* Knowledge of the
Linux kernel (or other major operating systems) and system emulators (e.g., QEMU)
* Knowledge of compiler
techniques and testing & debugging techniques
Application
Documents
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CV, transcripts for
Bachelor degree and Master degree, and other documents if required by the
faculty members.
Contacts
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Prof. Xuhua DING (xhding@smu.edu.sg) and Prof. Lingxiao
JIANG (lxjiang@smu.edu.sg)
Deadline
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Open until the
positions are filled.
Information links
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* More about the
faculty members in the project:
- Xuhua DING (Cybersecurity): http://www.mysmu.edu/faculty/xhding/
- Lingxiao JIANG
(Software Engineering): http://www.mysmu.edu/faculty/lxjiang/
* More about School of
Computing and Information Systems (SCIS): https://scis.smu.edu.sg/about/overview.
Established in 2003 as SIS and renamed as SCIS in 2021, we are a dynamic
school, aiming for excellence in creating both fundamental knowledge and practical
technologies and lifting our education and research in information technology
and computer science to be world-class.
* More about Singapore
Management University (SMU): https://www.smu.edu.sg/about/overview.
Located in the heart of Singapore’s civic, cultural and business districts, SMU
offers unique undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that aim to produce
leaders and creative researchers and entrepreneurs capable of excelling in a
rapidly changing world.
* More about Singapore
(SG): https://www.stb.gov.sg / https://www.smartnation.gov.sg/. SG
is a high-income city state in south-east Asia with a GDP of more than
US$82,000 per capita in 2022. Once a low-income British colonial trading post,
today it is a thriving global financial and high-tech hub with active
manufacturing and services industries. It prides itself on its stability and
security, and its vision for a smart nation moving further.