IBM is hiring a Pre-doctoral Researcher for a PhD project at the intersection of AI and security. The role focuses on analyzing threats and attack surfaces in AI systems using large language models, and developing defenses to support safe and secure deployment.
This project will focus on systematically analysing threat models, attack surfaces, and exploitation techniques (red-teaming) to identify critical risks in industrial contexts and develop effective defences (blue-teaming)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
A degree in computer science, applied mathematics, engineering or similar
Basics of Machine Learning and AI: knowledge of ML fundamentals
Programming skills: Python, version control, ability to write complex code from scratch and extend existing code
Interest in performing research - including evaluation of existing literature, ideation, authoring research publications
Ability to move quickly from idea to software prototype for evaluation and demonstration
Excellent spoken and written English
Preferred
Master's Degree
Knowledge of GenAI approaches: model architectures, fine-tuning, transfer learning
Advanced programming skills: Python, data preprocessing (pandas), experience with AI/ML libraries such as Pytorch is beneficial
Previously published academic papers
Benefits
Access to resources and expertise at IBM Research and TCD
TCD PhD program fees (EU or non-EU level) fully funded
Hybrid work arrangement
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