Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Secure Computer Architecture

We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Oxford Secure Computer Architecture Research (OSCAR) group at the Department of Engineering Science in Central Oxford.  The post is funded by Innovate UK (UKRI) and is fixed-term for 20-months from the starting date (preferably January 2025).

The project will investigate the challenges for extending confidential computing to cover certain capabilities in the memory systems. The project will help memory vendors provide further guarantees about data security while minimizing the performance overheads for such guarantees if implemented elsewhere. You will be responsible for the architectural exploration and prototyping efforts through simulation and FPGA emulation, along with coordinating with our partners to ensure  interoperability of our proposed designs.

You should possess solid background in computer architecture, and a proven experience in using computer architecture simulators (preferably Gem5 or SST) and FPGA prototyping.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Amro Awad (amro.awad@eng.ox.ac.uk)

For more information about working at the Department, see

www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/

Only online applications received before midday on 2nd December can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

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