The Team for Research in Ubiquitous Secure Technology (TRUST) is focused on the development of cybersecurity science and technology that will radically transform the ability of organizations to design, build, and operate trustworthy information systems for the nation's critical infrastructure. Established as a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center, TRUST is addressing technical, operational, legal, policy, and economic issues affecting security, privacy, and data protection as well as the challenges of developing, deploying, and using trustworthy systems.

TRUST is delighted to announce the creation of a Post-Doctoral Fellowship that can be utilized at any of its member institutions to address our major thrusts of financial infrastructures, health infrastructures, and/or physical infrastructures. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply, though all are welcome. The position can be for one or two years.
 

Eligibility

Applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in science or engineering.
 

Application Process

Applicants must identify one to three potential host mentors within the TRUST Center. A list of TRUST Center investigators is available here. Application materials include the following information:

The application form should be completed online. The curriculum vitae, career development plan, and letters of recommendation should be sent by e-mail to the TRUST Center at pdfellowship (at) trust.eecs.berkeley.edu.
KEY DATE: The application deadline is 11:59 PM Pacific Time July 7, 2010  EXTENDED TO JULY 12, 2010
 

Evaluation and Notification

The TRUST Post-Doctoral Fellowship program selection committee will review and evaluate all applications, and announce the winner and honorable mention by July 30, 2010. In the event that a winning candidate cannot fulfill the position, the fellowship will be awarded to the first runner-up.
 

Contact Information

If you have questions about the TRUST Post-Doctoral Fellowship program or application procedure, please contact:

Dr. William H. Robinson, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Outreach
Team for Research in Ubiquitous Secure Technology (TRUST)
Vanderbilt University
VU Station B #351824
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37235-1824
Office: (615) 322-1507
Email: william.h.robinson@vanderbilt.edu