Research Scientist in Software Security

4 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time
Research Opportunity in Software Security

We are seeking a highly motivated and independent individual to join our EPSRC research project, TRUSTED: SecuriTy SummaRies for SecUre SofTwarE Development, as a Senior Research Associate, Research Associate, or Research Assistant.

The focus of this position is to design and develop theories and tools with solid foundations for secure open-source software development. The developed solutions will protect against software supply chain attacks where the attacker compromises any steps in the software development process by deliberately incorporating vulnerabilities into the code to be triggered at a later stage of the software life cycle.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct high-quality research related to software security, open-source software development, and formal methods
  • Work successfully in an inter-organisational team including industrial partners
  • Disseminate the project results and present the research results in written and oral form
  • Contribute to the culture and general strengths of the research group and the school, through engaging in the group/school activities, organising and participating in events, etc
Requirements
  • Proven expertise in the areas of security, formal methods, program analysis, and software engineering
  • Experienced in programming and tool development
  • Experience of presenting research at academic/non-academic conferences
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
What We Offer

We follow the Researcher Development Concordat, enabling all staff to fulfil their research potential regardless of career stage. Our offer includes mentoring, annual research planning discussions, pooled research funding to support career development and research activities, peer review support for the development of research and innovation funding applications.

As an EPSRC funded role, the successful applicant may be eligible for the Endorsed Funder Route of the Global Talent Visa. We are able to provide an interest-free loan scheme to support applicants who need to apply for a visa.

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university, actively recruiting, supporting, and retaining colleagues from all sectors of society.



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