About the position
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
To promote cyber security research and to increase the number and strength of researchers at NICT
Work content and job description
Research and development to identify and address security challenges in AI systems, and methods for evaluating the security of AI systems.
Examples of research themes:
・Prompt injection attacks on large language models (LLMs) and their countermeasures
・Model extraction attacks on AI systems and their countermeasures
・Technologies for detecting and mitigating hallucinations in AI systems
・Environment-building technologies and testing methods for verifying the security of AI systems
At the Cybersecurity Research Lab, researchers are encouraged to approach their research themes autonomously, leveraging their creativity and capabilities. They are free to set their own themes as long as they do not significantly deviate from the lab's mission and the scope of the job description.
When considering research proposals, we recommend reviewing the ongoing research and development efforts of the Cybersecurity Research Lab through our website or related published papers.
The Article 15(2) of the Act on the activation of Science, Technology and Innovation will be applied to this work content.
Work experience
[Required Experience and Skills]
・Ph.D. or Master's degree (including those expected to obtain one)
・Proven research experience related to AI technologies such as machine learning
・Proficiency in English for information gathering and academic writing
・Good communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners
[Preferred Experience and Skills]
・Experience presenting at international conferences or journals related to the field of cybersecurity
・Specialized knowledge of generative AI and large language models (LLMs)
・Expertise in AI safety
・Ability to read, write, and communicate in Japanese
Description
[Ideal Candidate Profile]
・Someone who finds enjoyment in developing and pursuing their own research themes
・Someone resilient and willing to put in the effort to take on high-level challenges
・A person with curiosity who is eager to explore unknown areas
・Someone who resonates with the spirit of ""Sharing is Caring"" and values teamwork and collaboration
Job content supplemental explanation
The employment date varies depending on the selection period. Please refer to the "Job posting URL" for the detailed the scheduled date of employment.
Attached documents
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Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
184-8795
Tokyo
4-2-1 Nukui-kitamachi, Koganei
Personnel Affairs Group, Personnel Affairs Office, General Affairs Department, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)
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