Part-time Research Assistant on Secure Enterprise Companion Device (SECD)
Posted: 2nd October 2015
Department of Computer Science, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford.
Part-time Research Assistant on Secure Enterprise Companion Device (SECD)
20 hours per week
Fixed-term until 30 September 2016
Grade 6: £27,057 – £32,277 p.a.
THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
The Department of Computer Science is seeking a part-time researcher to work on the SECD (Secure Enterprise Companion Device) project, the aim of which is to develop novel hardware to address the security problems inherent in the 'Bring Your Own Device' scenario common in many businesses today. This project is a collaboration between the University of Oxford, Nquiringminds Limited, and Impleo Professional Services Limited, and is led by Professor Andrew Martin.
You will be responsible for the development of suitable architectures which meet the requirements and risk profile developed by the project. You will prototype some of the elements of the solution through some programming and integration of pre-existing components, and will analyse and evaluate the solution for security and other properties. In collaboration with other team members he or she will write up these findings in project documents, white papers, and academic publications.
You should have a first degree, and be working towards a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline, together with proven expertise in developing and evaluating distributed systems architecture, and a clear understanding of current technical issues in security of mobile devices. Understanding of ‘trusted computing’ technologies, and experience in undertaking and making use of security risk analysis are highly desirable.
The post, which is a part-time appointment, is funded by InnovateUK, and has a salary on the University grade 06S scale (currently £27,057 to £32,277 p.a.). This includes membership of the iversities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and has an annual leave entitlement of 38 days per year (inclusive of all public holidays and university closed periods).
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 9 October 2015.
For further details and to apply please visit:
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=120528
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