Diverse Phds | DiversePhds.com - Geo-Location Privacy Postdoctoral Scholar at Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Illinois

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A Postdoctoral position in the area of Geo-location privacy is available starting January 2021 at the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), The Pennsylvania State University in Dr. Squicciarini' s lab. The research is funded by a project from the National Science Foundation and aims at improving privacy guarantees in location-based services.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a good background in privacy and a deep interest to work on algorithmic problems in a location based services. In addition, good language skills in English, oral and written, are expected. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related subject.

This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding for up two years.

More information about the particular project goals can be provided to interested candidates by contacting Dr. Squicciarini at acs20@psu.edu . Please include with your application a CV, a cover letter (optional), a research statement (optional), and names of three references. All application materials should be uploaded at the same time at the time of application.

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Applications will be processed on a first-come first-serve basis, and will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled.

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