[Soups-announce] PostDoc in Usable Security at Michigan State University

[Rick Wash]

The Michigan State University BITLab (http://bitlab.cas.msu.edu) seeks a
Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research with Dr. Rick Wash (
http://rickwash.com) on projects related to usable cybersecurity.  Prof.
Wash is working on understanding general properties of how people make
security-relevant decisions and how we can better train end users to
improve those decisions.  He’s recently been examining how people identify
phishing messages, and how narrative stories can be used to improve
security training.  These studies also provide opportunities to study the
cognitive and social aspects of cybersecurity.

Our group’s recent research papers in this space include:

* Rick Wash and Molly Cooper. “Who Provides Phishing Training? Facts,
Stories, and People Like Me” Proceedings of the ACM Conference on Human
Factors in Computing (CHI). Montreal, Canada. April 2018. [Honorable
Mention Award]
* Rick Wash, Emilee Rader, and Chris Fennell. “Can People Self-Report
Security Accurately? Agreement Between Self-Report and Behavioral Measures”
Proceedings of the ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing (CHI).
Denver, CO. May 2017.
* Rick Wash, Emilee Rader, Ruthie Berman, and Zac Wellmer. “Understanding
Password Choices: How Frequently Entered Passwords are Re-used Across
Websites” Proceedings of the Symposium on Usable Privacy and Security
(SOUPS). Denver, Colorado. June 2016.

The research associate will have access to state-of-the-art research
facilities, undergraduate research assistants, and an engaging community of
scholars interested in human-computer interaction, social computing,
cybersecurity, technology in society, and technology policy. The pos­ition
does not have a teaching requirement, but will have opportunities to teach
and mentor both undergraduate and grad students.   The postdoc will be
viewed as a colleague, and with mentorship, will be launched to the next
stage of their career.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate requires a terminal degree
Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, Computer Science,
Cybersecurity, or a related field, and should possess skills and interests
related to human aspects of cybersecurity.  Applicants should have interest
in publishing research related to human factors in cybersecurity at top
venues like SOUPS, CHI, or the big 4 security conferences, but experience
publishing research in other high-quality peer-reviewed venues is also
welcome.  The ideal postdoctoral fellow will be skilled at executing
high-impact research, have experience with qualitative research methods,
and have a strong understanding of both technical and human issues in
cybersecurity.

Applicants should be excited about participating in collaborative,
interdisciplinary research at MSU, and willing to move to East Lansing,
Michigan. Applicants must have defended their PhD by the time of employment.

*How do I apply?*
To apply, please prepare 1) a cover letter stating your background,
experiences, skills, interest in the position, and career objectives; 2) a
curriculum vitae or resume; 3) names and contact information for two
references who can write a letter on your behalf and discuss your research
skills; and 4) a relevant sample of research output.  Please submit these
materials using the MSU careers website http://careers.msu.edu to job
561011.  If you have any questions, please email Rick Wash <wash at msu.edu>.

*How much does this position pay?*
The University classifies this as a Research Associate position. This
Research Associate will receive a salary of approximately US $55,000/year
for full-time employment as well as full benefits ([Benefits](
https://www.hr.msu.edu/benefits/index.html)). Additional funds are
available for equipment and professional travel. The position will be for
one year.

*What is the timeline?*
Review of applicants will begin on March 1, 2019 and continue until the
position is filled.

The preferred start date for the position is August 15th, 2019, but we can
be flexible (earlier or later) depending on other factors.

*More Information*
http://bitlab.cas.msu.edu/postdoc.html
http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/job/500853/research-associatefixed-term
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