Research Assistant – Cellular Network Security (4G/5G)

About the role

The College of Computing and Data Science at Nanyang Technological University seeks a motivated Research Assistant to investigate security vulnerabilities in cellular networks, focusing on 4G/5G mobile and core network systems.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse cellular network architectures, protocols, and implementations to uncover potential security flaws.
• Design and execute experiments that validate identified vulnerabilities and assess their practical impact.
• Develop experimental testbeds, prototypes, and security‑analysis tools as needed.
• Contribute to research publications, technical reports, presentations, and other project deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator and the research team.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of computer networks and network security concepts.
• Demonstrated research experience in cellular network security, preferably with publications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Required skills

• Computer networks
• Network security
• Programming for experimental research
• Cellular networks (4G/5G)
• Core network architectures
• Network protocol analysis
• System security