(Level A) $89,610 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply

The University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement 2017-2021 will apply to a successful candidates employment at the University.  The University recently temporarily varied its Enterprise Agreement. Please be advised that the salary range, along with other conditions associated with this position, may change in accordance with the variation to the Enterprise Agreement

This is a fixed term role available from June 2021 for 24 months, with a flexible start date up to September 2021. 

Flexible work arrangements can be negotiated with the right candidates. 

This is an opportunity for a high-achieving postdoctoral researcher to join a world-leading research group within the area of computer security and cryptography. In this role you will design, develop, implement, and assess tools and procedures for secure implementation of cryptographic primitives. The position will support our research program to improve hardware and software security and promote secure designs.

To be successful you will need:

• Completion of a PhD in Computer Science or a similar discipline.
• Evidence of experience in designing cryptographic hardware and software.
• A strong track record of quality research as evidenced by publications in top-tier (CORE A/A*) venues in the area of cryptographic engineering.
• Background in side-channel analysis or related area, such as logic locking, whitebox cryptography, fault analysis, etc. 
• Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills knowledge and capability of all our staff. Learn more at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/ua/media/5268/staff-values-and-behaviour-framework_0.pdf

The Faculty of ECMS aims to increase the diversity of its staff population and applications from women are particularly encouraged. 

To support our staff and students in their academic lives, the faculty celebrates diversity and has a range of programs available including:

• A variety of flexible working arrangements
• Support to staff with caring responsibilities to participate in conferences, workshops, field trips and other approved work-related travel
• Research support schemes designed to support female academics to enhance and promote their career
• Childcare facilities
• Women’s professional development network opportunities

In addition, we offer salary packaging; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences is a thriving centre of learning, teaching and research in a vast range of engineering disciplines, computer science - including machine learning - and high-level mathematics. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields, and graduates are highly regarded by employers.

We proudly support gender and cultural diversity and are passionate about creating a more vibrant and enriching community of staff and students.

Learn more at: ecms.adelaide.edu.au

If you want to change tomorrow, act today

Click on the link below for a copy of the selection criteria and to apply:

https://careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/505272/arc-grantfunded-researcher-a-school-of-computer-science

Please ensure you address and upload your responses to all selection criteria outlined in the selection criteria statement. Application closes 11:55pm, 02 May 2021.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Yuval Yarom
ARC Research Fellow
School of Computer Science
P:+61 8 8313 4727
E: yval@cs.adelaide.edu.au

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.