Cybersecurity Research Intern

This internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cybersecurity, healthcare, and medical device security, contributing to advanced research in a collaborative international environment. This intern will be paid a monthly allowance of $1,500.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of a test network for medical devices

• Use industry-standard network profiling tools at the packet & flow levels

• Document research findings and contribute to presentations and publications

Requirements

• Education: pursuing or completed Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics or a related field; preferably from a reputable university.

• Background: Strong foundation in networking and cybersecurity concepts.

• Programming: Proficiency in Python, comfortable with libraries such as Scapy

• Self-Learning & Problem-Solving: We do not teach coding; candidates must be either capable of solving complex programming/software engineering tasks, or should be able and willing to independently learn and apply advanced programming skills to complete these tasks.

• Experience: At least one of the following:

o Python networking,

o performing security tasks (such as pen-testing) on the network

o using LLMs to solve problems (e.g. prompt engineering)

• Desirable Skills:

o Knowledge of networking tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump.

o Web development (front-end or back-end) experience.

o Proficiency in the Go programming language.

o Experience working with IoT devices

o Experience using Docker and Kubernetes

Duration: 6 – 9 months

Informal enquiries are greatly welcome and can be directed to Dr Viktor Schlegel v.schlegel@imperial.ac.uk.

Questions about the recruitment process, should go to the HR at Imperial Global Singapore hrigsingapore@imperial.ac.uk.