CIISE: Part-Time Non-student Research Assistant – Protecting 5G Security Using Side-Channels
Last updated: January 13, 2025, 3:20 p.m.
Department
Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering
Position Title
Part-Time Non-student Research Assistant – Protecting 5G Security Using Side-Channels
Posting Period
January 14, 2025, through January 24, 2025
Position Start and End Dates
January 27, 2025, through January 26, 2026 (12 months)
Brief Description of Duties and Expertise
The ideal candidate is expected to analyze real world systems that utilize 5G networks, at both the protocol level and the implementation level. Upon mutual acceptance, the candidate will work alongside a major 5G vendor to assist on protecting 5G networks against various security issues using side-channels. Knowledge of ORAN and Containers would be an asset. The responsibilities include attending regular research meetings and writing research articles.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Information Systems Security, or equivalent
- Experience with software development (e.g., C/C++, Python)
- Knowledgable in 5G network and its protocol
- Strong research capabilities
- Preference for a track record of peer-reviewed research
Principle Investigator and Supervisors
Drs. Lingyu Wang and Suryadipta Majumdar
Salary Information
$23 per hour, 30 hours per week
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae by following the instructions by email (specify “paid research assistant”) to suryadipta.majumdar@concordia.ca
This posting will remain active until the successful applicant is selected. We thank all the applicants, but only the selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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