Information Security Group (ISG)

Post-doctoral Research Assistant

Salary is in the range £31,987 to £37,780 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance. Grade and salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience

Following the award of an EPSRC Leadership Fellowship to Professor Kenny Paterson, the ISG is now seeking to recruit a post-doctoral research assistant to work in the area of “Cryptography: Bridging Theory and Practice”.  The position is available immediately and will run for three years.

The research assistant will work alongside Prof. Paterson to find weaknesses in cryptographic specifications and implementations, to understand how these weaknesses can be addressed in practical ways, and to develop extensions of current cryptographic theory that permit more realistic modelling of cryptographic primitives as they are used in fielded systems. The position will also involve activities designed to engage both the theory community and practitioners in the research.

Applicants should have already completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant discipline. Applicants should have an outstanding research track record in Cryptography, in either theoretical or applied aspects of the subject, and, ideally, in both aspects. Applicants should be able to demonstrate scientific creativity, research independence, and the ability to communicate their ideas effectively in written and verbal form.

Further details and an application form are available below or from the HR Department, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX; fax: 01784 274900; telephone 01784 414241 or email: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

The College is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community

Safe receipt of all emailed application forms will be acknowledged

Unfortunately the time and cost involved means that it is not possible to acknowledge each application but if you require an acknowledgement please include a stamped addressed envelope. Only short listed candidates will be notified of the outcome of their applications; if you have not heard within six weeks of the closing date please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.