Junior Research Scientist - Hardware Security
Posted date [2026-09-20]
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Job Description and Requirements
Junior Research Scientist - Hardware SecurityJob Snapshot
Role: Junior Research Scientist - Hardware Security
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Experience: Master\'s degree with less than 5 years of relevant research experience, or Bachelor\'s degree with any level of experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Research Scientist to join the Design for Excellence Lab in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Working under the supervision of Dr. Ozgur Sinanoglu, the successful candidate will contribute to hardware security and cybersecurity research by analyzing research problems, designing and implementing solutions, conducting technical testing, and preparing findings for academic publication and presentation. The position requires a strong foundation in computer or electrical engineering together with analytical, programming, and hardware security expertise.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No
Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Research Responsibilities
The Junior Research Scientist will work closely with the faculty supervisor on hardware security projects within the Design for Excellence Lab.
Key responsibilities include:
* Conduct advanced research in hardware security.
* Analyze technical research problems and identify suitable approaches.
* Design solutions to hardware security research challenges.
* Implement and test proposed solutions.
* Document research methods, findings, and results.
* Prepare research articles based on completed work.
* Present research results at conferences, workshops, and other academic forums.
* Contribute to publications in top-tier conferences and journals.
* Collaborate with external partners, including government entities and companies, on relevant research projects.
* Work independently on assigned research activities while contributing effectively within collaborative teams.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:
* BSc in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
* MSc in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Candidates must have expertise in hardware security and excellent analytical, design, and coding skills.
Technical Skills
Applicants should be familiar with one or more relevant programming or hardware description languages, such as:
* MATLAB.
* Python.
* C.
* VHDL.
* Verilog.
Candidates should also demonstrate:
* Strong analytical and technical problem-solving capabilities.
* Ability to design, implement, and test research solutions.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Initiative in addressing research and technical challenges.
Experience Profile
A Junior Research Scientist is typically:
* A graduate with a Master\'s degree and less than five years of research experience in the relevant field; or
* A graduate with a Bachelor\'s degree with any level of experience.
Research Environment
The successful candidate will join the Design for Excellence Lab and work directly with Dr. Ozgur Sinanoglu on hardware security research. The role combines technical investigation, implementation, experimental validation, academic writing, and collaboration with external research partners.
Application Requirements
Applicants must provide:
* Cover letter.
* Curriculum Vitae.
* Official degree certificate or, if not yet available, the latest academic transcript.
* List of publications.
* Two letters of reference with referee contact information.
About New York University Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi is a comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in Abu Dhabi and part of NYU\'s global university network. The university combines undergraduate education with advanced research and scholarship across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
Together with NYU\'s campuses in New York and Shanghai, NYU Abu Dhabi supports multidisciplinary research, international academic collaboration, and advanced scholarship within a globally connected academic community.
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Research Responsibilities
The Junior Research Scientist will work closely with the faculty supervisor on hardware security projects within the Design for Excellence Lab.
Key responsibilities include:
* Conduct advanced research in hardware security.
* Analyze technical research problems and identify suitable approaches.
* Design solutions to hardware security research challenges.
* Implement and test proposed solutions.
* Document research methods, findings, and results.
* Prepare research articles based on completed work.
* Present research results at conferences, workshops, and other academic forums.
* Contribute to publications in top-tier conferences and journals.
* Collaborate with external partners, including government entities and companies, on relevant research projects.
* Work independently on assigned research activities while contributing effectively within collaborative teams.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:
* BSc in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
* MSc in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Candidates must have expertise in hardware security and excellent analytical, design, and coding skills.
Technical Skills
Applicants should be familiar with one or more relevant programming or hardware description languages, such as:
* MATLAB.
* Python.
* C.
* VHDL.
* Verilog.
Candidates should also demonstrate:
* Strong analytical and technical problem-solving capabilities.
* Ability to design, implement, and test research solutions.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Initiative in addressing research and technical challenges.
Experience Profile
A Junior Research Scientist is typically:
* A graduate with a Master\'s degree and less than five years of research experience in the relevant field; or
* A graduate with a Bachelor\'s degree with any level of experience.
Research Environment
The successful candidate will join the Design for Excellence Lab and work directly with Dr. Ozgur Sinanoglu on hardware security research. The role combines technical investigation, implementation, experimental validation, academic writing, and collaboration with external research partners.
Application Requirements
Applicants must provide:
* Cover letter.
* Curriculum Vitae.
* Official degree certificate or, if not yet available, the latest academic transcript.
* List of publications.
* Two letters of reference with referee contact information.
About New York University Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi is a comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in Abu Dhabi and part of NYU\'s global university network. The university combines undergraduate education with advanced research and scholarship across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
Together with NYU\'s campuses in New York and Shanghai, NYU Abu Dhabi supports multidisciplinary research, international academic collaboration, and advanced scholarship within a globally connected academic community.
