RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Swansea University; Swansea; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea University is seeking a research assistant for the ENCYRCLE project, focusing on enhancing cybersecurity in interconnected systems. This role involves developing innovative solutions and contributing to a £2 million research initiative with significant industry impact. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a willingness to engage with Welsh language skills.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and capable of developing innovative solutions.
• Ability to work on interconnected systems in transport and manufacturing.
• Basic Welsh language skills are required (Level 1).

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions to enhance cybersecurity.
• Contribute to the ENCYRCLE project focused on cyber resilience.
• Engage with industry best practices and guidance.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Research

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant degree in a related field

Job description

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

The ENCYRCLE project is looking for an enthusiastic research assistant to join the Swansea University project team. You will be part of a £2 million research initiative with the Wales-based National Data Exploitation Centre (NDEC), part of global technology leader Thales, to strengthen the cyber resilience of interconnected systems, including those in transport.

Backed by £1 million in funding from the EPSRC Prosperity Partnership part of UK Research and Innovation, ENCYCRLE - Engineering for Cyber Resilience: Through-Life Modelling and Analysis —will focus on strengthening cybersecurity in transport, manufacturing, and energy infrastructure.

You will be involved in developing innovative solutions to enhance the security of connected and automated technologies throughout their lifecycle.

ENCYCRLE is led by Professor Siraj Shaikh, who leads the Systems Security Group (SSG) at Swansea. This research project is aligned with the UK Government’s strategy and its results will directly inform industry best practice, guidance, and will contribute to resilient engineering systems and infrastructure. The impact of this work will directly inform guidance and principles underpinning the design of critical national infrastructures and complex engineering systems in a range of sectors

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

£34,132 to £38,249 per annum