PhD and Postdoc Positions in Nuclear Power Plant Cyber-Physical Security at University of Maryland University of Maryland in United States

The group led by Assistant Professor Yunfei Zhao at the University of Maryland is seeking highly motivated PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to work on research topics related to nuclear power plant cyber-physical security. The research areas include nuclear reactor modeling and simulation, machine learning (with a focus on reinforcement learning), cyber-physical security, probabilistic risk assessment, and game theory. The PhD position is available within the Reliability Engineering program, and applicants should be either American students or international students already residing in the United States. For the postdoctoral position, candidates are expected to have a strong background in at least one of the relevant research areas and should submit a CV, 1-2 representative publications, and a research statement. This opportunity is ideal for those interested in the intersection of computer science, information technology, and nuclear engineering, with a focus on the security and reliability of critical infrastructure. Interested PhD applicants should apply to the Reliability Engineering program at UMD and list Prof. Zhao as the advisor, while postdoc applicants should contact Prof. Zhao directly via email. For more information, visit Prof. Zhao's LinkedIn profile.