Jobs at CSAIL
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Title: Project Developer/Web Programmer
The Imagination, Computation, and Expression Laboratory (ICE Lab) at MIT is looking to hire a part-time Project Developer/Web Programmer. The ICE Lab is situated jointly in the Comparative Media Studies/Writing Programs and Computer Science and AI Lab (CSAIL).
Interested candidates should submit their applications online via MIT HR staffing site - http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=631&ji=2533792&sn=I.
Project Developer:
The ICE Lab develops new forms of gaming, interactive narrative, and social media.
We seek a part-time Project Developer/Web Programmer to develop & launch projects and perform system/server administration. Will design, implement, and manage a website for ICE (Imagination, Computation, and Expression) Lab for public and internal group use. Will provide HR support in finding local developers/researchers. Will manage graduate research assistants, developers and consultants. May assist with grant-writing and application development. Directly report to the CMS/WHS/CSAIL Faculty member in charge of ICE Lab.
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years' experience as project developer and web programmer.
Experience with web programming languages/platforms including LISP, Flash, Python, Java/Processing, and/or iOS (Cocoa/Objective C), and/or ability to find developers to serve this role.
3+ years' experience building web sites and demonstrated experience in web programming and applications development; familiarity with university and research environments, knowledge of information technology and computing applications as implemented in scholarly research services, and knowledge of trends in the development of state-of-the art web-based technology.
Seek an HR generalist with experience in employee relations, recruitment and performance management.
Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal and communication skills.
Professional game development and/or AI development experience desirable.
Potential future duties include assisting with grant-writing and application (interactive narrative, gaming, and social networking) development.
This is a renewable one-year position, May 2011 to April 2012, with the possibility of extension.
Title: Research Scientist
Req Number: mit-00008377
FT/PT: Full Time
RESEARCH SCIENTIST, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), to join the Analysis and Compilation Group. The position is part of the DARPA MRC's Cloud Intrusion Detection and Repair (CIDAR) project. CIDAR is developing a system that observes normal interactions during the secure operation of the cloud to derive properties that characterize this secure operation. If any part of the cloud subsequently attempts to violate these properties, the system intervenes and changes the interaction (by, for example, adding or removing operations or changing the parameters that appear in operations) to ensure that the cloud executes securely and survives the attack while continuing to provide uninterrupted service to legitimate users. Will help develop the overall research approach for CIDAR in conjunction with the principal investigator, lead the design and implementation of the project and participate in joint meetings with other performers and DARPA, present findings at MRC meetings and drive the publication of research results, and provide technical guidance to graduate students and staff engineers.
REQUIREMENTS: a master's degree (Ph.D. preferred), at least five years of experience in the area of security and systems programming, and proven research experience as evidenced by professional publications. Experience on successful DARPA projects and with dynamic binary instrumentation tools very helpful. Seek self-motivated individual with the proven ability to set goals and accomplish results with few guidelines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. MIT-00008377
Title: Research Scientist
Req Number: mit-00008161
RESEARCH SCIENTIST, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)-Program Analysis and Compilation Group-Cloud Intrusion Detection and Repair (CIDAR) Project, to help develop the overall research approach for CIDAR in conjunction with the principal investigator (PI). Will lead, along with the PI, the design and implementation of the project and participate in joint meetings with other performers and DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency); present findings at MRC (Mission-oriented Resilient Clouds) meetings and drive the publication of research results; and provide technical guidance to graduate students and staff engineers.
The CIDAR project is part of the DARPA MRC program. The project is developing a system that observes normal interactions during the secure operation of the cloud to derive properties that characterize this secure operation. If any part of the cloud subsequently attempts to violate these properties, the system intervenes and changes the interaction (by, for example, adding or removing operations or changing the parameters that appear in operations) to ensure that the cloud executes securely and survives the attack while continuing to provide uninterrupted service to legitimate users.
REQUIREMENTS: a master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) and a minimum of five years of experience in the area of security and systems programming. Proven research experience as evidenced by professional publications is required. Experience on successful DARPA projects and with dynamic binary instrumentation tools is very helpful.
Title: Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Theoretical Computer Science
The Theory of Computation (TOC) group at the Computer Science and
Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at MIT is seeking candidates
for a post-doctoral position in the general area of the theory of
computation. Applicants in /all areas/ of theory are encouraged to
apply, including (but not exclusive to) algorithms, complexity theory,
combinatorial optimization, cryptography, distributed computing, game
theory and computation, geometry, parallel computing, and quantum
computing. This fellowship is made possible by a generous gift from the
Simons Foundation.
The fellowship is a two year position, starting the summer or fall of
2012. The fellowship stipend is gauged to attract the highest caliber of applicants.
Generous funds for scientific travel will be available for use at the fellow's discretion.
Fellows will be assigned a faculty member close to their research interests from the TOC
group. Fellows will be encouraged (although not required) to teach a graduate seminar
in their area of research.
*Eligibility*: Candidates must receive their PhD during the academic
year immediately preceding that in which the fellowship would begin.
There are no other restrictions based on nationality or any other basis
*Application Process*: Candidate applications should include a
description of professional interests and goals in research. Each
application should include a curriculum vitae and the names and
addresses of three or more individuals who will provide letters of
recommendation. Letter writers should submit their letters directly to
MIT to the address below. Please submit complete applications by January 6, 2012.
*Address to submit application*: all application materials and
recommendation letters should be sent electronically to
theory-postdoc@csail.mit.edu. The candidates name should be included in the subject
line of the email. Alternatively, the materials can be also sent to the following address:
Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship, c/o Joanne Hanley
MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
The Stata Center, Building 32-G672A
32 Vassar Street
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.
Title: Software Engineer
Req Number: mit-00007581
FT/PT: Full Time
SOFTWARE ENGINEER, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)-Program Analysis and Compilation, to join a program whose goal is to protect arbitrary Windows executables from a wide range of security vulnerabilities. Will be responsible for implementing dynamic instrumentation--using binary instrumentation tools such as DynamoRIO--to detect the exploitation of security vulnerabilities such as buffer overflows, SQL command injection, error handling, etc. A focus of the research will be working with the results of static analysis of the binary to both optimize and extend detection of attacks.
REQUIREMENTS: a bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred); a minimum of two years of experience in the area of security, compilers, or systems programming with extensive experience using Windows; a solid background in C/C++ programming; and familiarity with assemblers, preferably X86. A strong interest in low-level binary analysis and instrumentation is a must. Experience with dynamic instrumentation tools very helpful.
The position is open immediately and will run through February 2012, with the possibility of renewal pending additional funding.
Title: Web Accessibility Engineer
Req Number: mit-00007890
FT/PT: Full Time
WEB ACCESSIBILITY ENGINEER, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)-World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)-Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), to manage the progress of accessibility solutions in HTML5. Will work with accessibility experts to develop change proposals, monitor progress, reach out to different stakeholders, respond to clarification requests, and promote implementations; provide staff support to accessibility working groups and task forces; assist in reviewing accessibility support in W3C technologies that have intersecting features with HTML5 while they are under development; and develop and document accessibility requirements for HTML-Next in coordination with WAI groups.
REQUIREMENTS: a minimum of three years' project management experience and working in team settings. Must possess in-depth knowledge of accessibility requirements across different types of disabilities; existing accessibility support in Web technologies including interoperability with assistive technologies; and WAI guidelines and specifications including WCAG, ATAG, UAAG, and WAI-ARIA. Familiarity with W3C technologies including HTML 4 and HTML5 and with W3C Process required. Excellent oral and written communication skills needed.
Interested candidates may send a cover letter and resume to Ann Seymour at aseymour@csail.mit.edu
Must be available to travel.
Title: Senior Fiscal Officer
Req Number: mit-00008783
FT/PT: Full Time
SENIOR FISCAL OFFICER (SFO), Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), to assume responsibility for management of the daily financial aspects of CSAIL's research operation. Will supervise--in conjunction with CSAIL's second SFO--a nine-person team who serve as the first point of contact for lab members on financial issues; direct all preaward activities; draft and monitor CSAIL's sponsored research and operating budget; oversee the lab's research activity; manage a diverse portfolio of principal investigators; prepare complex expense analyses; forecast year-end results; advise assistant director of administration on all financial matters and strategic planning and interact at various levels with senior Institute officers, faculty, staff, and sponsors; work closely with assistant director and second SFO to develop and implement sound financial practices to facilitate reporting and analysis of financial information; and collaborate on the training and development of fiscal staff.
CSAIL, MIT's largest interdisciplinary laboratory, has a diverse portfolio of federal and nonfederal funding and an annual operating budget of approximately $50 million.
REQUIREMENTS: a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in business or related area; at least seven years of experience in research administration or related field in a university or nonprofit setting; ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; flexibility; project management and leadership skills; superior written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; supervisory experience; demonstrated organizational skills; good judgment and ability to handle confidential information with discretion; advanced knowledge of accounting principles; experience handling federal and corporate contracts; and complete facility with software/information systems including Excel, Grants.gov, Coeus, SAP, and Brio Query. MIT experience strongly preferred. MIT-00008783
