Research Associate - Industrial Control Systems

University of Bristol; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bristol is seeking a Research Associate in the field of Industrial Control Systems, emphasizing cyber security for critical infrastructures. The role involves developing innovative research and contributing to major security programs, targeting candidates with relevant ICS experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in cyber security, specifically in industrial control systems security.
• Hands-on experience with devices and systems in ICS environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative research on vulnerabilities in critical infrastructures.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive testbed for industrial control systems security.

Skills

Cyber security research

Hands-on experience in industrial control systems

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The role

This is an open-ended with fixed funding position (with funding confirmed for 24 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 join a major programme of research focusing on cyber security of large-scale infrastructures that underpin everyday lives in society, e.g., critical infrastructures such as water treatment and distribution, power grids, smart building environments and high-value manufacturing. You will develop innovative research that puts you at the forefront of work on understanding vulnerabilities of such infrastructures, attack pathways and novel solutions to detect such attacks and mitigate them.

The post holder will play a key role in the on-going development of a state-of-the-art comprehensive testbed infrastructure for security of industrial control systems. The testbed includes a set of devices used in the control and instrumentation of industrial control systems as well as physical processes on water treatment, manufacturing, building management as well as Industrial IoT platforms and devices.

You should apply if

You have:

• Knowledge and experience of research in cyber security, specifically industrial control systems security
• Hands-on experience with devices and systems deployed in ICS environments
• Hands-on experience of developing attacks and defences in ICS environments

Additional information

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:

Contract type: Open ended with fixed funding for 24 months

Work pattern: Full time

Grade: I

School/Unit: School of Computer Science

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Tuesday, 10th June.

Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 7th July.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Higher Education

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