Organisation/Company: QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Research Field: Computer science
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: United Kingdom
Application Deadline: 31 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) in the School of EEECS Queen's University Belfast is currently seeking to recruit a Research Fellow to contribute to the ongoing activities of the NSS group within CSIT on developing, implementing, and demonstrating secure, programmable next-generation networks.
In particular, the postdoctoral fellow will take a lead role in investigating novel methods to address the cyber security of future flexible and programmable communication networks (6G/Satellite/Space-air-ground integrated networks).
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to secure next generation communication networks and work at one of the leading institutions in the UK in cyber security, the Centre for Secure Information Technologies - Queen's University Belfast, collaborating with academic and industry partners.
About the person:
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:
* Have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in Computer Science or a relevant field.
* A demonstrable research record in an area related to cyber security and programmable networking.
* A strong publication record, commensurate with stage of career.
* Demonstrable competency in network programming (e.g., hands-on experience with P4, bmv2 and Mininet or OpenFlow SDN) or network security systems design (e.g., software implementation of intrusion detection systems).
* Evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please visit our website.
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 on our website.
This post is available for 25 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.
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 at our website.
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
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