FULL TIME RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
New York University Tandon School of Engineering
The Computer Science and Engineering Department at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Full-Time Research Associate to work with Professor Justin Cappos on t he POSE: Phase II: Building an Open-Source Ecosystem to Secure Software Bills of Materialsn (SSBOM) project.
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. The Computer Science and Engineering Department is a leader in cybersecurity, systems, and software engineering research, with a strong emphasis on real-world impact and open-source innovation.
Candidates will be responsible for integrating functionality into the Witness framework to create in-toto attestations that accurately and efficiently capture network and operating system behavior. The candidate will also evaluate the effectiveness of created Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) versus other techniques for software supply chain transparency and security. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in cybersecurity, systems, or software engineering, as exemplified by relevant research or project experience. Previous experience with software supply chain security, SBOMs, or attestation frameworks is desired.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the monthly salary for this position is $4,000, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Expected start date is: May 26, 2026. This position is expected to be for approximately 3 months (through August 31, 2026). The position requires a work schedule of approximately 35 hours per week.
Candidates should have at least a MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Experience with systems programming, Linux environments, and security tooling is preferred. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.
Applicants should submit the following information:
Cover letter
Up-to-date CV
All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to: justincappos@gmail.com
Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.
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