Opportunity for Cutting-edge Research in Cyber Security

iTrust is the home of four world class testbeds for research and education. Currently operational testbeds are: Secure water Treatment (SWaT), Water Distribution (WADI), Electric Power and Intelligent Control (EPIC), and Shielded Room for IoT.  These testbeds offer researchers a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research and validate the resulting tools and methods in a realistic setting. Collaboration with several private and government agencies in Singapore increases the chances of technology transfer and hence the research impact

We invite applications for interdisciplinary faculty appointments at all levels, with many opportunities available. Please click on the links below for more details on the current job openings.

 

Research Fellow (Maritime Sector)

Job Req ID:  1123
Employee Category:  Research
Department:  iTrust
 
The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is looking for Research Fellows (RF) for the NSoE Phase II Maritime Sector. Each RF will contribute in at least one of the following:
  1. Research on vulnerability discovery in shipboard OT systems;
  2. Research on crypto-based and physics-based solutions for securing shipboard OT systems;
  3. Research on model-based cyber-attack analysis.

Qualification & Experience:

  • PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field. 
  • Demonstrated expertise in computer networks and/or software testing and/or software security and/or applied cryptography and/or applied machine learning.
  • Track record of strong R&D capability, with publications at leading cybersecurity conferences.
  • Working knowledge of the C/C++ or Python programming language.
  • Working knowledge in binary analysis and code reverse engineering is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with shipboard OT systems is advantageous.

Research Assistant (Maritime Sector)

Job Req ID:  1127
Employee Category:  Research
Department:  iTrust
 
The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is looking for Research Assistants (RA) for the NSoE Phase II Maritime Sector. RAs will design and conduct experiments on the maritime testbed MariOT, and assist Research Fellows to develop prototypes and tools.
 
Qualification & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any area of engineering.
  • Demonstrated expertise in C/C++ or Python programming.
  • Working knowledge of computer networks.
  • Working knowledge of applied cryptography and/or applied machine learning is advantageous.
  • Working knowledge in software testing is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with shipboard OT systems is advantageous.

Research Fellow I (IoT Sector)

Job Req ID:  1097
Employee Category:  Research
Department:  iTrust
 
The NSoE Phase II IoT Sector is looking to hire Research Fellows. Each Research Fellow will contribute in at least one of the following:
  1. Research on automated vulnerability discovery (e.g., via Fuzzing) in IoT (Wireless) networked systems;
  2. Research on IoT honeypot and threat intelligence.

Qualification & Experience:

  • PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • Demonstrated expertise in computer networks and/or software testing and/or software security and/or applied machine learning.
  • Track record of strong R&D capability, with publications at leading cybersecurity conferences and/or journals.
  • Working knowledge of the C/C++ or Python programming language.
  • Working knowledge in binary analysis and code reverse engineering is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with 5G and Wireless Networking is advantageous.

Research Assistant (IoT Sector)

Job Req ID:  1095
Employee Category:  Research
Department:  iTrust
 
The NSoE Phase II IoT Sector is looking to hire Research Assistants. The Research Assistants will design and conduct experiments on the IoT testbed and 5G network, and assist Research Fellows to develop prototypes and tools.
 
Qualification & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in any area of engineering.
  • Demonstrated expertise in C/C++ or Python programming.
  • Working knowledge of computer networks.
  • Working knowledge of cyber security and/or applied machine learning is advantageous.
  • Working knowledge in software testing is advantageous.

Research Fellow (Water Sector)

Job Req ID:  1146
Employee Category:  Research
Department:  iTrust
 
iTrust is looking to fill a Research Fellow position in the area of machine learning and cyber-physical systems.
 
Qualification & Experience:
  • A PhD in any field of engineering
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Machine Learning
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Python programming

Research Associate / Research Assistant (Energy Sector)

The NSoE Phase II Energy Sector is looking to fill two Research Associate / Research Assistant positions.

Research Associate / Research Assistant Position I:
Job Req ID: 1187
Employee Category: Research
Department: iTrust

The candidate will be required to work on the deliverables towards a system to assess reliability for patch applications in Cyber Physical Systems involving electrical power grids.

Qualification & Experience:

  • Bachelor / Master degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with focus on systems, database and networks.
  • Basic exposure to cyber security with focus on patch and vulnerability management, application security is desirable.
  • Sound fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP and serial networks.
  • Familiar with Unix OS, C, C++, Java and scripting languages for example Python, Javascript or Powershell.
  • Keen interests in user interface design and user experience.
  • Experience in SCADA/PLC & HMI in Power System Control is an added bonus.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willing to commit for at least 2 ½ years
 

Research Associate / Research Assistant Position II:
Job Req ID: 1187
Employee Category: Research
Department: iTrust

The candidate will be required to work on the deliverables towards a digital twin in the area of Cyber Physical Systems, with a specific focus on electrical power grids.

Qualification & Experience:

  • Bachelor / Master degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with focus on systems, database and networks.
  • Basic exposure to cyber security is desirable. Experience in systems level programming or networking related to cyber physical systems will be an added advantage.
  • Familiar with basic programming languages and scripting languages, for example, Python, Javascript or Powershell, Tkinter and other GUI tools.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willing to commit for at least 2 ½ years.