Postdoctoral Research Associate- Khoury College of Computer Sciences

About the Opportunity

This position focuses on research on two projects, one aimed at understanding and supporting online mutual aid groups in their use of technology, and one aimed at supporting collaborations between cryptographers, HCI researchers, and community organizations. A key aspect of the projects is close collaboration with mutual aid and community organizations, and so one of the key research responsibilities of the postdoc will be to build and maintain relationships with community organizations with whom we conduct the research and broader impacts activities.

Responsibilities:
 

Assist in initiating, executing, and completing research and experiments.

Prepare and write research papers, presentations, grant proposals.

Train Graduate Students.

Laboratory Management.

Qualifications:
 

Candidate should have a background in community organizing and a PhD in cryptography or usable security and privacy research.

Documents to Submit:

Resume and cover letter

About Khoury College:

Khoury College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community among students, faculty and staff. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds. We invite you to join a fast-moving, ambitious college with an underlying mission that is driven by our motto of “CS for Everyone.”

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .