Senior Digital Security Researcher

Vicomtech; Oviedo; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vicomtech busca un candidato para fortalecer su equipo de investigación en ciberseguridad. Se requiere un perfil con un PhD y habilidades en gestión de proyectos, así como experiencia en investigación aplicada. Se ofrece un entorno dinámico y oportunidades de desarrollo profesional.

Servicios

Desarrollo personal a través de formación y oportunidades educativas

Políticas de equilibrio entre trabajo y vida personal

Oportunidades de progreso de carrera y crecimiento profesional

Formación

• PhD con al menos 2 años de experiencia postdoctoral en seguridad digital.
• Manejo de presupuestos de proyectos de investigación de €450,000 o más.
• Al menos 6 publicaciones científicas indexadas.

Responsabilidades

• Definición de estrategia y hoja de ruta de seguridad digital.
• Coordinación de equipos de investigación en proyectos nacional e internacional.
• Promoción de publicaciones científicas.

Conocimientos

Trabajo en equipo

Liderazgo

Resolución de problemas

Comunicación

Investigación aplicada

Educación

PhD en Seguridad Digital

Descripción del empleo

We currently need to strengthen the protection, identity management, and trust guarantees team, which includes the use of technologies such as biometrics, applied cryptography, or immutable information recording.

We are looking for a person with technical, scientific, and team management skills for applied research activities in cybersecurity and cybercrime (according to your particular profile).

The selected candidate's activities will include:

1. Active participation in the definition of the strategy and roadmap for digital security at Vicomtech through the 'Protection and Trust' research line.
2. Generation and maintenance of business and research relationships within Vicomtech and with partners and customers.
3. Coordination of research teams and collaboration with researchers from various areas, as well as with customers and external partners, in national and international applied R&D projects.
4. Promotion of scientific publications and research orientation of Vicomtech's activities.
5. Support in defining research proposals that address industry needs, transforming industrial needs into applied R&D proposals.
6. Technical leadership and participation in managing projects related to information protection, trust, or biometrics.
7. Engagement with stakeholders and industry standards, including communication and dissemination activities.

Candidates must have:

• A PhD with at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience and demonstrated experience in digital security aspects.
• Proven experience managing research projects, with at least one project managed with a budget of €450,000 or more.
• At least 6 indexed scientific publications.
• In-depth knowledge and ability to propose new research lines in a specific scientific or engineering area.
• Problem-solving skills and responsibility under pressure, with willingness to tackle challenging problems.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills for research teams.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish at C1 level or equivalent.

We value candidates with:

• Experience in identity management, Self-sovereign Identities, Federated Access Control, Biometric systems, Traceability systems, Forensics, Blockchain, or Data Protection.
• Strategic thinking, ability to set objectives and roadmaps, awareness of technological trends, open-mindedness, and a global vision.
• Proven relational skills for networking and establishing strategic contacts in industry, institutions, and academia.
• Extensive record of IP technologies and patents.

We offer:

• Joining a dynamic, innovative, and leading center in Artificial Intelligence, Visual Computing, & Interaction, with work centers in Donostia - San Sebastian and Bilbao.
• Participation in attractive national and international R&D projects with cutting-edge technology.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team in the Cybersecurity department.
• Creative freedom to conduct research aligned with the center’s goals.
• Personal development through training and educational opportunities.
• Career progression and professional growth.
• Work-life balance policies.
• Equal employment opportunities.

If you identify with this profile, please send us your CV!

Apply by filling out the form or sending your details, including:

• Name
• Family Names
• Email
• Telephone
• Country
• Education
• Scopus Indexed Publications and/or JRC as Main Author
• Research experience
• Number of directed projects
• Other participations (patents or transferable technologies)
• Euskera proficiency
• Spanish proficiency

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