Applications are invited for a Computer Science Research Assistant/Associate/Fellow within Horizon.
Salary: £27511 to £40322 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £30,942 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance; Fixed term contract for 2 years
REF: SC1412819
Closing Date: Sunday 12th January 2020
The purpose of this role will be to support the principal investigator in conducting research within the PETRAS project, specifically investigating the use of tangible interfaces for seamless key exchange in support of improved cybersecurity. As with all work within Horizon, this will be an interdisciplinary project, drawing upon cybersecurity, HCI and elements of sociology and law.
We seek a computer scientist for the team with either a cybersecurity, networking or HCI background (even better all three!). The post holder will be expected to undertake independent research as well as working as part of a team – this will include using approaches or methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research, and being responsible for writing up their work in order to contribute to published outcomes.
The role holder will have the opportunity to use their initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods and extend their research portfolio.
The post will be held at Horizon Digital Economy Institute within the School of Computer Science at The University of Nottingham.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Derek McAuley. Applications must be submitted online – please note that applications sent by email will not be accepted.
Our University has always been a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, visit; https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/applyingfromoverseas/index2.aspx
Horizon Digital Economy Research, University of
Nottingham Innovation Park, Triumph Road, Nottingham,
NG7 2TU
horizon@nottingham.ac.uk
