"Research Associate (Privacy Tech for Smart Cities) - S3D - School of Computer Science"

Research Associate (Privacy Tech for Smart Cities) - S3D - School of Computer Science

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it. If you're passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The Software and Societal Systems (S3D) department within the School of Computer Science explores the vital intersection of the confluence of software, systems and society to understand how computational biology might better serve humanity. We are studying the bigger picture of computing in context in order to develop tools, policies, methods, and much more - all in the same making the world a safer, more equitable, better place to call home.

We are seeking a Research Associate in Smart City Privacy Technology. This position will work on an interdisciplinary project focused on the development and evaluation of Privacy Technology for Smart Cities. This opening can be a particularly good match for a post-doctoral candidate, though applicants are not required to have a PhD.

The project builds on the Internet of Things Privacy Infrastructure developed by Prof. Norman Sadeh.

Core responsibilities:

• Developing, piloting and refining extensions of IOT Privacy Infrastructure technology in collaboration with the City of Long Beach.
• Conceptual design, development, and empirical evaluation of privacy technology and infrastructure
• Conduct research and participate in large-scale software projects
• Research and analysis on usable privacy and security

Flexibility and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of diverse audiences. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

This is a great opportunity for someone to work in a creative, dedicated, driven team, in a collaborative environment committed to technical innovation, inclusion, and work-life balance.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Strong background in privacy and security
• Good experience in software development
• Experience in user modeling and user-centered design
• Great understanding of user centered design
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful background check