Postdoctoral Fellow (Interdisciplinary / Cyber Security)

Position Information

Posting Number SF02158 Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow (Interdisciplinary / Cyber Security) Position Number 109603 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 99 Pay Grade Range N/A Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Information

Department Elec, Computer & Bio Engr Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: ( https://jobs.uri.edu )

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Yes Extension Contingency Notes

Position is full-time, calendar year, limited to 02/28/2027 with anticipated renewal.

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Job Description Summary The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 6, 2026. Applications received after July 6, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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Position Summary Work on interdisciplinary research opportunities focusing on advanced cyber security and communications networks for next-generation industrial control systems, e.g., power grids.

Interdisciplinary Research This position is two- or three-year research endeavor to support postdocs whose innovative projects in cybersecurity will be able to integrate domain-knowledge of cyber physical infrastructures in power grids and ensure their reliable and sustainable operations. The project combines cutting-edge cybersecurity and network technologies, e.g., programmable intrusion detection and network infrastructure, with the state-of-the-art reinforcement learning and generative AI, to detect, prevent, and preemptively mitigate intelligent attacker vectors.

Supportive Mentoring The postdoc will be guided by two advisors, who possess different expertise towards the design of resilient cyber-physical systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Duties And Responsibilities Conduct research in cybersecurity in cyber-physical systems or Internet-of-things.

Organize & help lab equipment and experiments.

Publish & present in competitive conferences and journals.

Contribute to guiding PhD/Master/undergraduate students.

Contribute to the development of research proposals.

Other Duties And Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned.

Licenses, Tools, And Equipment Cybersecurity & cyber-physical systems; Internet-of-things; relevant laboratory equipment.

Required Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or closely related areas from English-speaking program.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, computer networks, or artificial intelligence.
• Demonstrated research experience as demonstrated by publication records.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience with Linux/Unix environment, Python, and PyTorch.
• Demonstrated experience with programmable network development, e.g., SDN and P4.
• Must have taken coursework in calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics, and possess experience in mathematical thinking and abstract reasoning.
• Willingness to perform work goes across disciplinary boundaries.
• Demonstrated independence and leadership in research projects.

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EEO Statement URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 06/23/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16744