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Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate RF Cyber Security

University of Bristol - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Location: Bristol
Salary: £35,333 to £44,737 Grade I and Grade J, per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 30th January 2023
Closes: 19th February 2023
Job Ref: ACAD106603

The role

The role (a high-level description of the job, team etc.):

Do you have skills in RF electronics design and testing, an understanding of modern wireless communication standards, and/or experience in applying ML techniques to detection and optimisation? If so, we are seeking talented and motivated researchers to join the Communication Systems and Networks (CSN) research group on a variety of topic areas within the UKRI/EPSRC Prosperity Partnership on Secure Wireless Agile Networks (SWAN). Your skills will be applied to one or more of the topics below to advance research in the field of detection and mitigation of RF born cyber-attacks on wireless systems.

The appointee will be offered either: Research Associate (I) or Senior Research Associate (J), depending on your skills and experience. The role is funded up until January 2025 and is a unique opportunity to advance your skills within the field of RF cyber security. You may be able to apply for new opportunities within the group beyond the end date.

 What will you be doing? (key elements and duties the post-holder will carry out):

You will work within a pioneering research team creating secure wireless technology for future communications systems. You will be part of the Smart Internet Lab, an initiative that builds on Bristol's strategic research in communications and digital technologies to create a hub for internet research.

Your responsibilities will embrace experimentally driven research in one or more of the following topics:

  • Application of ML/AI in the detection of RF cyber attacks for 4G/5G;
  • RF signature profiling at the antenna channel interface for intrusion detection;
  • RF cyber security analysis of satellite IoT networks (e.g. LoRa);
  • RF receiver and antenna design for highly contested EM environments;
  • Power efficient and frequency agile RF Power Amplifiers;
  • Secure Dynamic Spectrum Access.

 

You should apply if (what experience is necessary for candidates to possess, to drive self-selection):

  • You have a PhD or equivalent industrial experience in the above and
  • A desire to develop your research profile to enhance your future opportunities in academia or industry
  • An understanding of the RF Open Attack Surface
  • A track record of innovative and creative research in the field of RF systems and physical layer wireless design.
  • You wish to join one of the leading research universities in the UK (ranked 5th REF 2021) and work with prestigious industry partners across various sectors
  • You seek competitive pay and rewards, generous leave entitlements, attractive pension scheme, development opportunities, relocation support and wellbeing initiatives.

To apply, please provide a CV and covering letter clearly stating how your skills and experience align with one or more of the highlighted topics within the SWAN Prosperity Partnership.

 For informal queries please contact: swan-programme@bristol.ac.uk

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineeringincludesme.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/

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