Postdoc Research Associate - Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate - Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Computer Science at the Iowa State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or cybersecurity. We invite qualified candidates to participate in cutting-edge research in the area of AI and/or cybersecurity. Candidates should have strong oral and written communication skills. The expected start date is Fall 2025, and the initial appointment is one year, but can be renewed contingent upon performance and funding.

Job duties include:

• Conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of AI and/or cybersecurity.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research projects.
• Participate in proposal development and grant writing to support ongoing and future research initiatives.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in current trends of Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as large language models
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity with a focus on AI
• Demonstrated experience with the development of research ideas
• Demonstrated ability to work on projects independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated research record including publications

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by 7/16/2025.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please email cxin@iastate.edu.

Proposed Start Date:

September 1, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

August 14, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) Copies of three publications

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program

Original Posting Date:

June 17, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R17262