Computer Science Researcher

Computer Science Researcher | £40,000–£60,000 | Huddersfield I Onsite

I am looking for a Computer Science Researcher to join a software engineering team, delivering innovative internal and customer-funded research and building proof-of-concepts and prototypes for future in-service capabilities.

What I am looking for:

• A PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Strong Java skills, with experience in Python and Bash
• Experience conducting innovative computer science research and designing experiments using the scientific method
• Strong technical research and report-writing skills
• Confidence presenting complex research to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience designing solutions that protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data
• An innovator’s mindset and a willingness to tackle problems where “impossible” isn’t an answer

Desirable

Experience in areas such as privacy research, non-HTTP protocols, mobile applications, 5G/cellular networks, vulnerability research, or air-gapped systems would be highly valuable.

Most importantly, you’ll be motivated by a mission to help defend democracy.

Benefits

• 6% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + public holidays
• Life insurance and critical illness cover
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• 24/7 virtual GP access
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Relocation allowance

Security requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must hold British nationality and be willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV).