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The role

The Computer Science Research Centre at the University of Surrey is seeking to recruit an outstanding Research Fellow in the field of applied cryptography and trusted computing for a full-time position. This is a fixed-term appointment for 36 months. The expected start date is Monday 6^th January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The post holder will be contributing to an EU-funded research project “Continuum of Trust: Increased Path Agility and Trustworthy Device and Service Provisioning” (the project’s short name is CASTOR). The project aims to develop security, privacy and trust for connected devices.

The main responsibility of the post holder will be in the design and development of new cryptographic protocols for trusted computing and secure systems, including verifiable credentials, attribute-based cryptography, anonymous signatures, remote attestation, and distributed ledger technologies.

The position offers a platform for the research fellow to develop skills to become an independent researcher.  The successful candidate will work under the direction of Professor Liqun Chen and Dr Chaoyun Li. The research fellow will also work with the other colleagues of the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security and collaborate with the other partners of the CASTOR project consortium.

About you

We are looking for applicants who demonstrate strong research and protocol design skills, have strong communication skills, and have enthusiasm for developing their own research ideas.  Applicants should have knowledge and experience in the design of cryptographic protocols for trusted computing and secure systems, and a good understanding of distributed ledger technologies. Skills in software engineering would be an advantage but being willing to learn how to develop a software prototype for demonstration is acceptable.

Applicants should have a PhD (or close to completing a PhD degree) in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience.  

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and cover letter on the University website.

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Liqun Chen at liqun.chen@surrey.ac.uk or Dr Chaoyun Li at c.li@surrey.ac.uk.

Further details

Job Description  

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.