Research Fellow Hardware Security

The post holder will conduct research into intrinsic physical unclonable function (PUF) designs for resource constrained devices, such as approximate computing-based applications. This research is an EPSRC New Investigator Award funded project to develop secure intrinsic PUF designs on a RISC-V platform. The successful candidate will be based at the Centre of Secure Information Technology (CSIT)at the Institute of Electronics Communication and Information T echnologies (ECIT), Queen’s University Belfast. The post is a critical role, and as such, successful applicants will have responsibilities in independent research, supervision, planning, collaborations, and outreach.

About the person:

• 2:1 Honours degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics (or related discipline)
• Have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in a relevant subject
• Recent relevant research experience in hardware security, embedded systems design, hardware design and/or hardware/software co-design.
• Evidence of a strong publication record commensurate with career stage and experience

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.

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