• Research Associate

    New York University (Brooklyn, NY)


    Research Associate

     

    Computer Science and Engineering

     

    New York University

     

    Dr. Rachel Greenstadt at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Research Associate.

     

    New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. Professor Rachel Greenstadt l eads a research team of students with interests and expertise in information extraction, machine learning, human-centered computing, privacy, trust, and security. The lab is a part of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering ( https://engineering.nyu.edu/academics/departments/computer-science-and-engineering ) and the NYU Center for Cybersecurity ( https://cyber.nyu.edu/ ).

     

    Expectations

     

    Candidates will be responsible for collaborating on human-centered computing projects and should be familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods.

     

    Salary range

     

    In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the minimum annual salary range for this position is $48,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

     

    Expected start date and period of employment

     

    The expected start date is August 2024. The initial contract will be for six months and may be renewed based on satisfactory performance.

     

    Qualifications include a strong research portfolio in information integrity, human-centered computing, security, and privacy. Applicants should be senior graduate students or have a PhD in computer or information sciences or related field.

     

    The successful candidate will be self-motivated and driven, creative, team-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a multidisciplinary environment. Eligible candidates must present eligibility to work in the United States.

     

    Applicants should submit a cover letter, a one-page description of past and future research experience, a current CV and a list of two references with complete contact information. All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio.

     

    Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.

     

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