Postdoctoral Fellow – Cybersecurity

Postdoctoral Fellow – Cybersecurity Tracking Code:

req1899

Faculty of Business and Information Technology

Number of Positions:

1

Appointment Type:

Limited Term

Salary Grade:

Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Posting Date:

February 23, 2026

Closing Date:

March 24, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)

Job Summary The Advanced Networking Technologies and Security research lab in the Faculty of Business and IT at Ontario Tech University, has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) in cybersecurity for the nuclear sector. The position will be supervised by Professor Khalil El-Khatib and Professor Glenn Harvel and will be offered for 1 year (with the possibility of extending the term if additional funding is received). The postdoctoral fellowship offers a base salary that aligns with the provisions of the applicable collective agreement. Final compensation will be finalized by the Principal Investigator. In addition, there is an opportunity to teach a course for additional compensation, in accordance with the established collective agreement.

We are looking for a collaborative researcher with an interdisciplinary mindset, who will make a substantial contribution our research labs, its members and partners. Candidates should have a background in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT, Artificial Intelligence, or Software Engineering related to cyber-physical systems. The successful candidate will conduct research intersecting foundational and applied aspects of cybersecurity in the nuclear sector. Candidate will also be responsible for exploring and developing partnership opportunities with various companies in the nuclear domain. Candidate will also be responsible for managing research projects, in collaboration with industry partners and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

There will be substantial opportunities for mentoring junior researchers and developing collaborations with companies and other research groups. The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in these activities, as well as advancing the research team profile and its broader mission to become a globally recognized lab for research and development in the field of cybersecurity.

We aspire to be a collaborative, open-minded, inclusive, supportive, and fun environment for researchers to work and grow in, and we welcome applications from candidates who want to help us to advance this culture.

Responsibilities

To undertake fundamental and applied research in the areas of cybersecurity in the nuclear domain

To develop research objectives and proposals for joint research in the area of cybersecurity and cyber-physical systems

To develop and nurture collaborations with partners, including companies, public/non-profit organizations, and other research groups and communities, locally, nationally, and internationally

To disseminate research findings through academic publications, research seminars, online events, whitepapers, news articles, conference presentations

To supervise undergraduate students and interns on relevant research projects, and to provide guidance and mentorship to graduate students where appropriate

To contribute to writing proposal for partnership and research funding

Education

Recent PhD degree in Information Security or a relevant field such as, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, Artificial Intelligence, Forensic Analysis, Nuclear, Software or Electrical Engineering

Required Skills and Experience

High level research and analytical skills, especially in cybersecurity and critical infrastructures, preferably in the nuclear domain

Ability to plan and execute research projects effectively, including developing objectives, assessing time / resource requirements and risks, and using resources effectively

Ability to communicate complex information clearly, in English, through written project and grant proposal, publications, visualizations, and oral presentations

Experience in preparing grants applications and research proposals is an asset

Ability to explore partnership with potentials public and private companies

We adopt a flexible approach to working remotely or from the lab, however the successful candidate must be based primarily in Ontario while in post. We anticipate that at least some physical presence at the lab will be necessary, and international travel might be required in line with international research community norms.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.

How to Apply Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until March 24, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day , Health and Disability Management Specialist.For more informationabout the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’sAccessibility Policy.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of theMississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location:

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date:

3/30/2026

Expected End Date:

3/29/2027

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