Research Fellow, Centre for Secure Information Technologies

Organisation/Company

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Research Field

Computer science
Engineering
Mathematics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

25 Mar 2024 – 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Application closing date: 25/03/2024
Salary: £37,841 per annum
Job category/type: Research

The Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) in EEECS at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to recruit a Research Fellow to conduct research into the design and implementation of practical, robust and physically secure post-quantum cryptographic architectures.  

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to conduct research as part of the INNOVATE-funded project called SCHEME (Safety Critical Harsh Environment Micro-processing Evolution), led by Rolls Royce.  

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria: 

• 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.
• Relevant research experience in one or more of the following:
        – Embedded systems design
        – FPGA or ASIC hardware design.
• Expertise in post-quantum cryptography.
• Evidence of a good publication record commensurate with career stage and experience.     

Please note the above is not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria click on the ‘Candidate Information’ link below.   

This post is available on a fixed term contract for 18 months. 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.     

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.               

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise  (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM  (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.             

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity ; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi  and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/             

Candidate Information
About the Centre  
Attractive Reward Package
Further Information for International Applicants  

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Country

United Kingdom

City

Belfast

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Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/367093/research-fellow-cen…

Contact

City

Belfast

STATUS: EXPIRED