Research Fellow in Applied Cryptography And Data Security job with UNIVERSITY OF SURREY | 306274 – Times Higher Education

Computer Science

Location: GuildfordSalary: 33,314 to 42,155 per annumFixed TermPost Type: Full TimeClosing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 20 September 2022Reference: 058222

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Surrey is seeking to recruit an outstanding Research Fellow in the field of applied cryptography and data security for a full-time position. This is a fixed-term appointment for 36 months. The expected start is October 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The post holder will be contributing to two EU-funded research projects Continuous and Efficient Cooperative Trust Management for Resilient CCAM (the project short name is CONNECT) and Rewiring the Compositional Security Verification and Assurance of Systems of Systems Lifecycle (the project short name is REWIRE).

The main responsibility of the post holder will be in the design and development of new cryptographic protocols for trusted computing and secure systems, including attribute-based encryption and signatures, anonymous signatures, remote attestation, and distributed ledger technologies.

The Department of Computer Science within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences has an international reputation for research and teaching. Research in the department is focused on three main areas - Nature Inspired Computing and Engineering (NICE), Distributed and Networked Systems, and Secure Systems, with Surrey hosting UK Academic Centres of Excellence both in Research and in Education, both recognised by GCHQ.

The position offers the platform for the research fellow to develop skills to become an independent researcher. The successful candidate will work under the direction of Professor Liqun Chen and Dr Catalin Dragan. The research fellow will also work with the other colleagues of the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security and collaborate with the other partners of the CONNECT project consortium and the REWIRE project consortium.

We are looking for applicants that demonstrate strong research and protocol design skills, have strong communication skills, and have enthusiasm for developing their own research ideas. Applicants should have knowledge and experience in the design of cryptographic protocols for trusted computing and secure systems, and a good understanding of distributed ledger technologies. Skills in software engineering would be an advantage but being willing to learn how to develop a software prototype for demonstration is acceptable.

Applicants should have a PhD (or close to completing a PhD degree) in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience.

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Liqun Chen atliqun.chen@surrey.ac.uk.

Please note, it is University Policy to offer a starting salary equivalent to Level 3.6 (33,314) to successful applicants who have been awarded, but are yet to receive, their PhD certificate. Once the original PhD certificate has been submitted to the local HR Department, the salary will be increased to Level 4.1 (34,308).

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In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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