Research Associate - Equitable Privacy

University of Bristol Law School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Bristol seeks a full-time researcher to work on projects aimed at improving security frameworks for marginalized communities. The role demands experience in usable security, a strong commitment to equity, and prior engagement with vulnerable groups. The position offers a salary range of £38,249 - £44,128 per annum with fixed funding for 1 year.

Qualifications

• Experience in areas related to usable security, human factors of security and privacy, or digital safety.
• Strong understanding of equity and inclusion as they relate to digital technologies.
• Experience working with marginalized and vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Work on interdisciplinary projects focused on equitable privacy and security.
• Investigate and design interventions for vulnerable communities.
• Support events fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange.

Skills

Research in usable security

Understanding of equity and inclusion

Working with marginalized groups

Job description

The role

This is an open-ended with fixed funding position (with funding confirmed for 12 months) within the Bristol Cyber Security Group . The Group participates in several major initiatives, hosting REPHRAIN , the National Research Centre on Privacy, Harm Reduction and Adversarial Influence Online, leading the programme of work on developing a Cyber Security Body of Knowledge ( CyBOK ), leading an EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security ( CDT in Cyber Security ) and leading the EPSRC-funded programme on securing convergent ultra-large-scale infrastructures ( SCULI ). The University also hosts the NCSC Research Institute on Science of Cyber Security ( RISCS ). There is a strong expectation that you will actively contribute to the strong profile of Cyber Security at Bristol and its interdisciplinary ethos.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a candidate to work across a number of interdisciplinary projects focused on advancing more equitable approaches to privacy, security, and digital safety, with particular attention to the needs and experiences of marginalized and vulnerable communities. This includes projects that address the specific security, privacy, and safety risks faced by these groups. The post holder will work with the research team to investigate, understand, design, and test interventions in collaboration with a range of community stakeholders. They will also support the delivery of events that bring together academics, community organisations, and other relevant actors to foster inclusive dialogue and knowledge exchange.

This position is well-suited to an individual with a strong commitment to equity and justice in security protections of technology, and a desire to ensure that security, privacy, and safety frameworks are accessible, effective, and empowering for all users.

You should apply if

• Experience conducting research in areas related to usable security, human factors of security and privacy, or digital safety.

• Strong understanding of equity and inclusion as they relate to digital technologies, privacy, and security.
• Experience working with or alongside marginalized and/or vulnerable groups in research, design, or community engagement contexts.

Additional information

For informal queries, please contact: Prof Awais Rashid [e-mail]

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

Contract type: Open ended with fixed funding for 1 year

Work pattern: Full time

Grade: I/Pathway 2

Salary: £38,249 - £44,128 per annum

School/Unit: School of Computer Science

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Tuesday 5th August.

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 25th August.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.