Research Associate – Cyber Security

This Job is based in Australia

• Focus on developing cutting-edge data encryption techniques to protect unstructured data across the entire data lifecycle
• $88,290 -$117,718+ 17% superannuation (*minimum $110,059 with PhD)
• Full-time (35 hours week), fixed term contract to 31 December 2026
• Based in Sydney, Australia
  
  
  

Why Your Role Matters

In partnership with the University of Adelaide the University of New South Wales & UNSW Canberra, 50+ Industry Partners and supported by the Australian Government, the $240 million dollar Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability will support defence-focussed innovation, skill the workforce of the future and play a leading role in accelerating the delivery of sovereign capabilities for the nation’s security and prosperity...at-speed and at-scale.

Reporting to Professor Salil Kanhere, you’ll work closely with a team of distinguished experts from UNSW Sydney and an industry partner on a Defence Trailblazer project titled “Resilience of Supply Chain Unstructured Data”. The purpose of the project is to develop software to encrypt and control the many different data file formats circulating within the Defence supply chains. The outcome is an encryption software suite that can protect sensitive information across the entire Defence supply chain. This position will give you the opportunity to develop your research skills and output across contributing to the writing of scientific papers for international venues, participating in conferences and workshops and actively engaging with industry partners.

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits And Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
• Affordable on-campus parking
  
  
  

Who You Are

You have a PhD (or soon to be awarded) in computer science, especially in cyber security or related area and can demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Expertise in cryptography and computer systems.
• Software development and low-level programming, a good knowledge of C and C++ preferred.
• Good understanding of operating system concepts, file system drivers and kernel architecture.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
  
  
  

To Apply: If contributing to the development of cutting-edge data encryption techniques to protect unstructured data across the entire data lifecycle is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to Skills and Experience required in the position description.

Note: The successful candidate may be required to hold or attain an Australian government security clearance.

Applications close: 11.55pm, Wednesday 15th January 2025

Contacts

Shiree Thomas – Talent Acquisition Consultant e: [email protected]

Professor Salil Kanhere – School of Computer Science & Engineering e: [email protected]

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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