Senior Research Officer in AI and Cybersecurity

The University of Essex offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Officer in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity to work on a collaborative project with LAMAD LLC aiming to establish software engineering principles that enable the design, development and deployment of secure and trustworthy AI systems.

The Institute for Analytics and Data Science (IADS) was created in July 2014 to bring together all the University’s expertise and work in analytics and data science. IADS research utilises new forms of data and advanced analytic techniques to tackle social challenges, engage with business and the wider non-academic community, is international in outlook and scope, and multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary by nature.

For this post, we are interested in attracting a researcher working on the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to establish software engineering principles that enable the design, development and deployment of secure and trustworthy AI systems. Some areas of interest include (but not limited to)

• Cybersecurity data science – with focus on (but not limited to) AI, machine learning and data analytics for cybersecurity risk management, threat modelling and data protection. 
• Intelligent data security engineering – with focus on (but not limited to) development of novel methodologies and techniques to improve privacy by design and security by design, AI enabled model-based security engineering. 
• Threat modelling and privacy protection for AI and data science - with a focus on (but not limited to) adversarial attacks on machine learning, machine learning facilitated adversarial mechanisms and federated learning. 

The successful candidate should hold a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity or a related area or be close to completion of PhD. They will have a publication record appropriate for their experience and will be able to demonstrate evidence of potential to develop an internationally leading profile in their field. Strong written and verbal communication skills are also essential for the post.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found within the job pack.

This post is fixed-term until 30 November 2026.

Please note, the successful candidate will be appointed to the post of Senior Research Officer.

As part of the process and to be successful you will be required to demonstrate how you your research has been impactful within and beyond the academic sphere, recognising the importance of this and the effect it will have on the University.

The University of Essex is a campus-based University and all academic appointments are made with the expectation that you will be present on campus to fulfil the requirements of your position. At the time of a job offer, the possibility of hybrid working, will be discussed and considered on an individual basis, but you will be required to be based within the UK.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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