Research Assistant on Privacy of Smarthomes

Fixed Term Contract until 01/11/24

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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The role

Applications are invited for a 6-month Research Assistant on Privacy of Smarthomes to work full time on an EPSRC-funded project AGENCY: Assuring Citizen Agency in a World with Complex Online Harms. You will be part of a cross-country team of researchers from Birmingham University, Newcastle University, Royal Holloway University of London, Durham University and Kings College University of London. The successful post holder is expected to start as soon as possible and will be based in the Department of Computer Science and its highly regarded Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS), working with Dr Ehsan Toreini.

The project aims to forensically analyse the smart home networks, looking into the privacy and security of real-world case studies. The successful candidate should have a passion for security and network analysis. The successful candidate will deliver an infrastructure to characterise the smart home network communications across different infrastructures such as Bluetooth, WiFi and smartphone devices. The successful candidate will also participate in writing research papers and publish in security conferences. 

The Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS) is a widely recognised centre of excellence for cybersecurity research and teaching. There are approximately 17 permanent academic members and 15 non-academic researchers with expertise in applied cryptography, trust systems, social media, communication and networks, and blockchain and distributed ledger technologies over key sectors such as government, finance, communications, transport and cross-sector technologies. 

About you

• We are looking for applicants who demonstrate strong research and analytical skills, have strong communication skills and have enthusiasm for developing their research ideas.
• Applicants should have experience in at least one of the following areas: security protocols, network forensics, data analysis and IoT infrastructure. Familiarity with machine learning is desired.
• A PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or another closely related area (or be on the course of getting one very soon at the time of application).

How to apply

To apply for this role, please upload a CV and cover letter with your application on the University of Surrey Website. 

The post runs until 01, November 2024. For informal enquiries and further information please contact Dr. Ehsan Toreini, e.toreini@surrey.ac.uk 

Further details:

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups,

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