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Research Fellow, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Aug 29, 2016

Job Details

JOB PURPOSE:

To conduct research into the design and implementation of practical, robust and physically secure lattice-based cryptographic architectures as part of the H2020 SAFEcrypto project within the Centre for Secure Information Technology (CSIT) at ECIT, Queen’s University Belfast. The SAFEcrypto consortium comprises 6 other partners (HWCommunications, Ruhr Universität Bochum, RSA, Thales, INRIA and Universitá della Svizzera Italiana) and post holders will be expected to collaborate with these partners.

MAJOR DUTIES:

  • Conduct research into embedded systems design, FPGA or ASIC hardware design, and/or integrated hardware/software design of lattice-based cryptographic architectures.
  • Actively contribute to the general planning and delivery of the overall research project activities.
  • Present regular progress reports on research to members of the consortium or to external audiences to disseminate and publicise research findings.
  • Represent the SAFEcrypto project in standardisation activities related to quantum-safe cryptography.
  • Prepare, in consultation with supervisor, material for publication in national and international journals and presentations at international conferences.
  • Assist in the preparation of funding proposals and applications to external bodies.
  • Carry out routine administrative tasks associated with the research project. This might include organisation of project meetings and documentation, financial control, risk assessment of research activities.
  • Carry out occasional undergraduate supervision, demonstrating or lecturing duties within the post holder’s area of expertise and under the direct guidance of a member of academic staff.
  • Read academic papers, journals and textbooks to keep abreast of developments in own specialism and related disciplines.
  • Any other duties that may reasonably be requested by the programme supervisor.


Planning and Organising:

  • SAFEcrypto project specific planning.
  • Plan own day-to day activity within framework of the agreed research programme.
  • Plan up to a year in advance to meet deadlines for journal publications and to prepare presentations and papers for conferences.
  • Coordinate and liaise with other members of the consortium over work progress.


Resource Management Responsibilities:

  • Ensure research resources are used in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research.


Internal and External Relationships:

  • Liaise on a regular basis with SAFEcrypto partners to contribute to project work.
  • Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration.
  • Collaborate with staff in industry, other universities and other research laboratories nationally and internationally as appropriate.
  • Contribute to the School’s outreach programme by establishing links with local community groups, industries etc.


ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

  • 2:1 Honours degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics (or related discipline)
  • Have a PhD in a relevant subject
  • At least 3 years relevant research experience in one or more of the following:

- embedded systems design
- FPGA or ASIC hardware design
- integrated hardware/software design

  • Expertise in lattice-based cryptography
  • Evidence of a strong publication record commensurate with career stage and experience
  • Ability to contribute to broader management and administrative processes.
  • Ability to contribute to the School’s outreach programme by establishing links with industry, community groups etc
  • Sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
  • Demonstrable intellectual ability.
  • Ability to innovate and rapidly contribute to research projects.
  • Willingness to visit collaborative partners and to attend meetings and conferences nationally and internationally as requested.

 

 

 

 

 


DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

  • Expertise in hardware/software design and implementation of cryptographic architectures
  • Experience in standardisation initiatives
  • Ability to build contacts and participate in internal and external networks
  • Experience of collaborative research or working in a team is desirable

 

 

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