Research experience in llms or multi-agent systems
Strong analytical and writing skills
Penn State University is seeking a part-time PhD intern for the Governance, Privacy, and Security Lab, focusing on the intersection of security, privacy, and AI systems design in LLM-driven agentic systems. The role involves analyzing information flow, developing threat models, and contributing to academic research
Job Summary
The project aims to create a structured analysis of information flow in modular, LLM-driven agentic systems.
The intern will work closely with the team to formalize threat vectors and develop layered threat models aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework principles.
Candidates are expected to contribute to an academic paper and open-source tools while analyzing modular architectures for unanticipated information flow.
Matching Summary
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Penn State University is seeking a part-time PhD intern for the Governance, Privacy, and Security Lab, focusing on the intersection of security, privacy, and AI systems design in LLM-driven agentic systems. The role involves analyzing information flow, developing threat models, and contributing to academic research.
Salary
Starting rate: $18/hour; Hours: 20 hours/week; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Enrolled in PhD program
Research experience in LLMs or multi-agent systems
Strong analytical and writing skills
Nice-to-have
Experience with LLM agent frameworks
Familiarity with security auditing tools
Prior academic publication record
Key Requirements
PhD enrollment in Computer Science or related field
CV and sample publication required for application