Research Associate

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is searching for a Researcher for the Zero Knowledge Lab focused on Prove Systems in the post-quantum world. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field and have a record of significant contributions to cryptography and provable security. This full-time role includes opportunities for hybrid working patterns. The salary is between £41,064 and £48,822 per annum, pro rata if part-time, with a commitment to project and research leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong publication record in international journals and conferences.
• Experience in cryptography and provable security.
• Research experience in zero-knowledge and SNARKs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and leadership in Zero Knowledge Lab on Prove Systems.
• Develop projects and lead research in a relevant context.
• Compose understand reports for industry clients.

Skills

Excellent mathematical skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in working and managing research projects

Competence in comprehending academic research results

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in computer science, informatics, mathematics, or related discipline

Job description

Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum, pro rata if part time

School of Informatics / College of Science and Engineering

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: for 12 months

The Opportunity

Research and research leadership position on Zero Knowledge Lab (ZK Lab) on Prove Systems in the Post-quantum World. The postholder should have a PhD in cryptography or a closely related discipline. They must have excellent mathematical skills, a background in cryptography and provable security, research experience in zero-knowledge and SNARKs research, and a strong publication record in international journals and conferences. Experience of project development and project leadership in a research context, together with excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills will be required.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Your skills and attributes for success

• A PhD in computer science, informatics, mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Experience in working and managing research projects.
• A track record of research on topics in connection with cryptography, applied mathematics and computer security.
• Competence in comprehending academic computer science research results and documents, at least at a high level, to compose reports understandable to industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.