At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to conduct innovative research and develop prototypes in computer science.
- Company: Dynamic software engineering firm focused on impactful research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, life insurance, and relocation support.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference by tackling complex problems and defending democracy.
- Qualifications: PhD in Computer Science, strong Java skills, and innovative research experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 60000 £ per year.
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 Ph D 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
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
Desirable
- Experience in areas such as privacy research, non HTTP protocols, mobile applications, 5G/cellular networks, vulnerability research, or airgapped systems would be valuable.
- Most importantly, you'll be motivated by a mission to help defend democracy.
- Security requirements
- Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must hold British nationality and be willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV).
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