Senior Digital Security Researcher

Vicomtech; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research center in AI and Visual Computing is seeking a Cybersecurity Researcher and Team Leader to drive innovative projects in digital security. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, extensive project management experience, and a strong publication record. This role offers opportunities for career growth, research freedom, and a supportive work environment.

Servicios

Research freedom and support for personal development

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance policies

Equal employment opportunities

Formación

• At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in digital security.
• Proven expertise in managing research projects with budgets over €450,000.
• At least 6 indexed scientific publications.

Responsabilidades

• Define strategy and roadmap for digital security.
• Coordinate research teams and manage applied R&D projects.
• Promote scientific publications and guide research activities.

Conocimientos

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Leadership

Networking

Educación

PhD in Digital Security or related field

Descripción del empleo

Cybersecurity Researcher and Team Leader

Vicomtech is seeking to strengthen its Protection, Identity Management, and Trust Guarantees team, focusing on technologies such as biometrics, applied cryptography, and immutable information recording. We are looking for a candidate with technical, scientific, and team management skills for applied research activities in cybersecurity and cybercrime.

Key responsibilities include :

• Defining strategy and roadmap for digital security within Vicomtech's 'Protection and Trust' research line.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with industry partners, research entities, and clients.
• Coordinating research teams and collaborating with researchers and external partners on national and international applied R&D projects.
• Promoting scientific publications and guiding research activities.
• Supporting research proposal development aligned with industry needs.
• Providing technical leadership and managing projects related to information protection, trust, or biometrics.
• Engaging with stakeholders and industry standards, and disseminating research outcomes.

Candidate requirements :

• PhD with at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience and proven expertise in digital security.
• Experience managing research projects, including technical management of projects with budgets of at least €450,000.
• At least 6 indexed scientific publications.
• Deep knowledge in a scientific or engineering specialization with the capacity to propose new research directions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, responsibility, and resilience under pressure.
• Excellent teamwork and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish at C1 level or higher.

Preferred qualifications :

• Experience in areas such as identity management, Self-sovereign Identities, Federated Access Control, biometrics, traceability, forensics, blockchain, or data protection.
• Strategic thinking, trend analysis, open-mindedness, and a global perspective.
• Strong networking skills and a record of IP or patents.

What we offer :

• Joining a leading, innovative center in AI and Visual Computing & Interaction, with locations in Donostia - San Sebastian and Bilbao.
• Participation in cutting-edge R&D projects.
• Multidisciplinary team within the Cybersecurity department.
• Research freedom and support for personal and professional development.
• Career growth opportunities and work-life balance policies.
• Equal employment opportunities.

If you are interested, please submit your CV and fill out the application form. Required fields include your personal details, education, publication record, research experience, project leadership, language proficiency, and certifications. Attach your CV and accept our terms and conditions.

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