Research Associate / Senior Research Associate – Cyber Security (Software Security)

Job title:

Research Associate / Senior Research Associate – Cyber Security (Software Security)

Company

University of Bristol

Job description

Salary:Grade I £37,999 – £43,878;Grade J £42,632 – £47,874 per annumThe roleJoin the Bristol Cyber Security Group, led by Professor Awais Rashid at the University of Bristol. Recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research by the NCSC and EPSRC, we are on the lookout for candidates to become integral members of our SCULI research programme, focused on securing ultra-large scale infrastructures.The infrastructures in focus are both current critical national infrastructures and emerging future systems, e.g., smart cities, intelligent transportation, high-value manufacturing and Industry 4.0. Cyber security of such ultra-large scale infrastructures faces unprecedented complexity.With confirmed funding for the next 24 months, this full-time, open-ended position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading institutions like the Universities of Oxford and Lancaster, as well as a network of industry and international partners.What will you be doing?We are seeking candidates with a robust background in software security especially those with a strong understanding of API (application programming interface) design and vulnerabilities. Candidates should also have a strong understanding of experimental work on software security, with demonstrated ability to instrument systems, develop proof-of-concept prototypes and test them in large-scale experimental settings such as our testbed infrastructures.You should apply if:

• Knowledge and experience of software security.
• Strong understanding of API (application programming interface) design and vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrated experience of experimental work on software security, e.g., ability to instrument systems, develop proof-of-concept prototypes and test them in large-scale experimental settings.

Additional informationFor informal queries please contact:Professor Awais Rashid ( )Dr. Sana Belguith ( )To find out more about what it’s like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:Contract type: Open ended with Fixed funding for 24 monthsOur strategy and missionWe recently launched our to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.£37,999 to £47,874. Grade I/J: per annum

Expected salary

£37999 – 47874 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:31:47 GMT

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