3x Fixed Term, full-time research only appointments (5-years) Research Fellow Level B: $117,436 - $135,623 +17% Superannuation The positions are funded by an ARC Laureate Fellowship The School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) is one of six Schools within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences at the University of Wollongong.
SCIT has strong R&D links with industry and actively participates in several Co-operative Research Centres.
The Institute of Cybersecurity and Cryptology at the University of Wollongong is a premier research institute that conducts research in cybersecurity and cryptology.
The institute was awarded the Excellence of Research Assessment with score 5 (well above the world standard) for cryptography research, which is the only score given to a University in Australia.
These positions are supported by the prestigious Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship on "Secure Cloud Computing from Cryptography: The Rise of Pragmatic Cryptography".
You will contribute to research conducted at the Institute of Cybersecurity and Cryptology, focusing on cryptography particularly with the application on developing secure cloud computing.
You will also be supervising PhD students.
UOW is dedicated to supporting your professional growth.
Candidates will excel their research profiles through this, enabling them to pursue their next career endeavour.
To be successful you will hold a PhD relevant to the field of Cryptography, Cybersecurity or Computer sciences.
Experience or active engagement in projects related to secure cloud computing using cryptography approach are essential as well as skills in literature review, qualitative and quantitative research, laboratory methods, and publishing.
A proven track record in publications, conference papers, reports, and established research is expected and additional experience in topics related to cloud security will be highly regarded.
How to Apply You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process.
Please also attach your CV and a cover letter to your application.
For further information about this position, please contact Distinguished Professor Willy Susilo ****** or on + 61 2 4221 5535.
Position Description
Closing Date: Sunday 26 January 2025, 11:59 PM
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