08 Apr
Formal Methods/Binary Analysis Research Scientist " Postdoctoral Researcher
California, Livermore , 94550 Livermore USA

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Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.We are looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems. Job Description We have one opening for a Postdoctoral Research Staff Member to engage in the research, design, and deployment of formal methods in the verification of binary code. You will work as a technical expert in a team developing a framework applying concepts of proof-carrying code. The goal of this project is to develop techniques that allow a device to verify formal evidence that firmware updates conform to a stated security policy. This position is in the Center for Applied Scientific Computing (CASC) Division within the Computing Directorate.

In this role you will
  • Research, design, implement, and apply techniques for formal analysis of binary code.
  • Develop and apply lightweight techniques for proof verification.
  • Propose and implement predicate rewriting techniques to reduce the size and complexity of required proofs.
  • Contribute to grant proposals and collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment, including academic and industrial partners, to accomplish research goals.
  • Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internal and external to the Laboratory.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field.
  • Experience developing, implementing and applying formal methods using interactive theorem proving system such as Isabelle/HOL or Coq.
  • Experience modeling program semantics using formal methods.
  • Ability to conduct research, as documented by publications, reports, and presentations.
  • Analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills needed to craft creative solutions and independently solve complex problems.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment, present and explain technical information to technical as well non-technical audiences, document work and write research papers.

Qualifications We Desire
  • Experience with program verification.
  • Experience with compiler internals.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership in fields related to program verification and binary analysis.
Additional Information

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
  • Included in 2021 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
  • Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
  • Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment
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Security ClearanceLLNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Laboratory. Most positions will require a DOE L or Q clearance (please reference Security Clearance requirement). If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. An L or Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted. For additional information please see DOE Order 472.2 .

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