PhD Scholarship Available: RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

Project in Malware Obfuscation

$30,000 per year for 3 years

RMIT University
School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences
Discipline of Mathematics and Statistics
Information Security Group

This scholarship is funded by Computer Associates (CA) (Pacific),
starting immediately on a full-time basis for a research project
leading to a PhD.

The objective of the research is to develop generic classifications and
algorithms for recognition and reversal of types of obfuscation used to
disguise malicious code (such as viruses, worms and Trojans) and to
build an extendable engine to automate these processes.

The candidate will be based at the RMIT City campus and will visit CA
Richmond Laboratories as required.

Applicants must have an ability to read assbler code and should have a
very good Honours or four-year degree in any of the following subject
areas: mathematics, statistics, computer science or engineering.
Additional strength in working with Unix/Linux binaries, programming,
or microcontrollers may be an advantage. Applicants with good Master's
degrees in science or engineering, or industry experience, will also be
considered.

Applicants must be eligible for an RTS place, that is, be Australian
citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens.

For further information, contact Associate Professor Serdar Boztas
(Phone 03 9925 2283; Fax 03 9925 2454; email
serdar.boztas@ems.rmit.edu.au) or Professor Kathy Horadam (Phone 03
9925 2283; Fax 03 9925 2454; email Kathy.Horadam@ems.rmit.edu.au).

Applications including curriculum vitae, academic record, work
experience, proof of citizenship or permanent residency, and the names,
addresses and emails of at least two referees should be sent to:

A/Prof. Serdar Boztas, Mathematics, SMGS,
RMIT University, City Campus, GPO Box 2476V,
Melbourne 3001, Australia
Applications close on 18th August 2006.