Research Associate - Cryptography & Biometrics (2-Year)

UNSW; Dublin; On-site; EUR 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 days leave in December

Career development

Discount on UNSW courses

Flexible superannuation contributions

Free gym access

Job summary

UNSW Canberra seeks a Research Associate to join the School of Systems and Computing. This fixed-term, full-time appointment is funded for 2 years and based at the ADFA Campus.

The role focuses on cryptography, machine learning and biometrics, contributing to research developments and publication in international journals and conferences. Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science or Mathematics, a strong research record in post-quantum or applied cryptography, a capability to apply deep

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or Mathematics, or a relevant area.
• PhD thesis submissions welcomed; degree expected soon.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct innovative and independent research.
• Publications in high‑quality journals/conferences (Crypto, Eurocrypt, CCS, NDSS, IEEE TIFS and TPAMI).
• Strong background in post‑quantum or applied cryptography; related coding theory considered.
• Capability to apply deep learning models to biometrics research.

Responsibilities

• Develop research results and publish in international journals.
• Participate in national and international conferences.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary research within the project.

Skills

Independent research

Publications

Post-quantum cryptography

Applied cryptography

Deep learning for biometrics

Education

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

UNSW Canberra seeks a Research Associate to join the School of Systems and Computing. This fixed-term, full-time appointment is funded for 2 years and based at the ADFA Campus.

The role focuses on cryptography, machine learning and biometrics, contributing to research developments and publication in international journals and conferences. Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science or Mathematics, a strong research record in post-quantum or applied cryptography, a capability to apply deep