Microsoft Cambridge Residency Programme – Post Doc Researcher Security Systems 

United Kingdom, England, Cambridge 

686172684

Security and Systems

• New systems and virtualizationsoftware, languages, runtimes, protocols, and libraries that can guarantee safety and security by

• New services such as databases,transparency services, andAIplatforms that utilizehigh-assurance components to ensure end-to-end securityand privacy

• New security primitives in general purpose processors and specializedhardwareaccelerators

• New analysis,

As a key member of our innovative team, you will play a crucial role in advancing the field of security, privacy and confidential computing.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

An ideal candidate has the following qualifications.

• Ph.D.or equivalentresearch experience in Security and Privacy, Operating Systems, and/or Computer Arch

• seareas, demonstrated through publications in reputable conferences and journals.

• Familiarity withsecurity principles and practices in securing systems in cloud computing environments, with focus on virtualization and/or microarchitectural security.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C and/or Rust, and their use in system-level development, operating systems, virtualization is highly desirable.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team and present research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex problems, propose innovative solutions, and implement them effectively.

Conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of systemsand virtualizationa focus on enhancing the securityand performance of cloud computing environments, leading to top-tier publications.

develop prototypes that experimentally validate this research.

Conduct thorough security assessments of systems, identifying potential vulnerabilities and proposing mitigation strategies.