Research Fellow

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers. 

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are currently looking for a top early career academic working on topical aspects of Cyber Security and Privacy to join our diverse and internationally renowned School of Computer Science.

The successful applicant will join our School as a Research Fellow on a 2-year fixed-term contract to undertake high-quality research. This is a full-time role - 40 hours per week. The salary range for this role is $94,981 - $101,141 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. 

The School is interested in top candidates from any field within Cyber Security whose research aims at increasing resilience towards cyber-attacks and protecting the privacy of users’ data. Research alignment with any of these areas would be advantageous:

• Approaches to thwart Phishing attacks;
• Usable Security and Privacy; 
• Approaches to improve Cyber Security stance; 

The ideal candidate should also have some knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Human-Computer Interaction; Software Security Engineering; Artificial intelligence and machine learning.

For more information about this role please review the position description. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About us

This position will be supported by The Clinton Bedogni Fellowship in Cyber Security and Privacy Research. The University of Auckland, acting through the School of Computer Science, has received and administers a memorial fund from the Bedogni family in commemoration of their eldest son, Clinton Bedogni, who died in June 2005. Clinton had a deep passion for computers and at the time of his death had developed an intense interest and capability in the Free and Open Source Linux Operating System.

The fellowship will be used to support an early career academic who is deemed most likely to become a leader in the field of Cyber Security research. You will be associated with an academic mentor within the Department of Computer Science who researches in fields closely aligned with your own. 

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will have a PhD (or close to completion) that has been completed within the last 5 years and have an excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
• Career development programmes
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

We also offer a 6.75% superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information on our benefits please visit our Staff Benefits page. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 16/05/2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences.

Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

Please reach out to Carmen Carmona Aragon via carmen.carmona.aragon@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information

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