Academic Associate - Cybersecurity Analytics

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The McGill School of Information Studies (SIS) is in the process of creating new graduate programs in the area of AI-powered cybersecurity. The successful candidate in this position will assist the School and Prof. Benjamin Fung to develop a comprehensive program proposal to be submitted to McGill upper management and the Quebec government. The program proposals must satisfy the standard defined by McGill GPS and the Quebec government. The successful candidate is expected to read some successful samples, provided by GPS, and adopt a similar template to the proposed programs in cybersecurity.
 

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have a PhD degree in information technology, computer science, or related area, and familiar with the concepts of AI and cybersecurity. Strong writing skills are required.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.