Research Engineer in the Center for Cyber Security - Dr Nasir Memon

Nyu-Abu Dhabi - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Francisco, CA

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About the position

The Research Engineer position at the Center for Cyber Security at NYU Abu Dhabi focuses on addressing disinformation and security challenges associated with online misinformation. The role involves interdisciplinary sociotechnical research aimed at detecting and mitigating the spread of fake news, with an emphasis on cultural influences in the MENA region. The successful candidate will engage in various research methodologies, including machine learning and user interface design, and is expected to publish findings in top-tier academic journals and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interdisciplinary sociotechnical research on online misinformation and disinformation.
• Apply machine learning techniques to detect and reduce the spread of fake news.
• Design and evaluate user interfaces and prototypes for novel solutions.
• Conduct online surveys and experiments to gather data.
• Investigate cultural influences on misinformation in the MENA region.
• Publish research findings in top-tier journals and conferences.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Excellent experimental skills relevant to the project.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in human-computer interaction research.
• Familiarity with security considerations in online environments.
• Knowledge of sociotechnical systems.

Benefits

• Competitive terms of employment.
• Housing subsidies.
• Educational subsidies for children.