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

Salary:

Grade I £37,999 - £43,878;

Grade J £42,632 - £47,874 per annum

The role

Join 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 information

For informal queries please contact:

Professor Awais Rashid (awais.rashid@bristol.ac.uk)

Dr. Sana Belguith (sana.belguith@bristol.ac.uk)

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Contract type: Open ended with Fixed funding for 24 months

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