Postdoc, Research Engineer, PhD
student Openings
School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS)
Singapore Management University (SMU)
Postdoc Positions in
Android Application Analysis and Privacy Protection
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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 technological solutions for
real-time privacy & security protection against untrusted environments,
systems, and applications. A goal of our particular project is to model
legitimate and illegitimate private data uses in Android applications and
automate fine-grained and customized privacy permission controls for different
user needs.
Expected outputs for
the positions are research papers and prototype tools for static and dynamic
analyses of Android application code and graphical user interfaces, modeling of
privacy (mis)uses, and automated privacy misuse detection and mitigation. 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 Software Engineering,
Cybersecurity, and Systems.
* 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 PRs.
* 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 Java or C++
or C
* Familiar with both
dynamic and static program analysis techniques for automated testing &
debugging
* Familiar with the
Android framework and/or the Linux kernel (or other major operating systems)
* Knowledge of mobile
security & privacy
* Knowledge of machine
learning techniques is a plus
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. Lingxiao Jiang (lxjiang@smu.edu.sg), Prof. David Lo (davidlo@smu.edu.sg), Prof. Shar Lwin Khin (lkshar@smu.edu.sg), Prof. Debin Gao (dbgao@smu.edu.sg), and Prof. Xuhua Ding
(xhding@smu.edu.sg)
Deadline
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Open until the
positions are filled.
Research Engineer Positions
in Android Application Analysis and Privacy Protection
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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 Android app analysis,
modeling of privacy (mis)uses, and automated misuse detection & mitigation
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:
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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 Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Systems.
* 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 Java or C++
or C
* Familiar with the
Android framework and/or the Linux kernel (or other major operating systems)
* Knowledge of compiler
techniques and automated testing & debugging techniques for Android apps
* Knowledge of mobile
security & privacy and/or machine learning techniques is a plus
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. Lingxiao Jiang (lxjiang@smu.edu.sg), Prof. David Lo (davidlo@smu.edu.sg), Prof. Shar Lwin Khin (lkshar@smu.edu.sg), Prof. Debin Gao (dbgao@smu.edu.sg), and Prof. Xuhua Ding
(xhding@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:
- Lingxiao Jiang
(Software Engineering): http://www.mysmu.edu/faculty/lxjiang/
- David Lo
(Software Engineering): http://www.mysmu.edu/faculty/davidlo/
- Shar Lwin Khin
(Software Engineering): https://www.smu.edu.sg/faculty/profile/159391/SHAR-Lwin-Khin
- Debin Gao
(Cybersecurity): https://flyer.sis.smu.edu.sg/
- Xuhua Ding
(Cybersecurity): http://www.mysmu.edu/faculty/xhding/
* 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.