[AISWorld] Post-Doc Position: Software Engineering for Tactical Information Resilience

[Ali Babar]

Position: Research Associate in Software Engineering

Location: The Centre for Research on Engineering Software Technologies (CREST), University of Adelaide, Australia

Type of Research Activities: Experimental and Applied in close collaboration with industry/government partners
Salary Range: Salary: (Level A) $67,894 – $91,425 per annum plus 9.5% employer's contribution to superannuation
Project: ResEarch Program on Tactical Information Resilience (RePTIR)

Project Lead: Professor M. Ali Babar (https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/ali.babar#my-research)

Duration: 24 month fixed-term (Further extension is possible based on the performance and funding availability)
Deadline: April 19, 2018
Further details and application procedure: http://careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/498430/university-postdoctoral-fellow

Expression of Interest (EoI) are also welcome for the future opportunities in Cyber Security and Software Engineering: There will be several opportunities for PhD and Postdoc in the area of Cyber Security as the University of Adelaide is a key partner in the recently announced Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre in which Professor M. Ali Babar is leading one of the eight themes: Platforms and Architectures for Security Solutions as Service.

(http://minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/craiglaundy/media-releases/50-million-investment-cyber-security-research-and-industry)

The University of Adelaide is one of Australia's leading Group of Eight, research-intensive universities and is consistently ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world. Established in 1874, it is Australia's third oldest university with a strong reputation for preparing educated leaders and delivering research outcomes that contribute to local, national and global wellbeing. University of Adelaide employees enjoy a range of benefits and favourable work conditions that include opportunities for career development and advancement.

The Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences is one of five faculties at the University of Adelaide. It is a centre for learning, teaching and research in a vast range of engineering disciplines, computer science and high level mathematics. Academic staff are world leaders in their fields of consulting, advanced fundamental and applied research. Graduates are highly regarded by employers. The faculty offers an intellectually exciting and innovative environment in which to work.
The School of Computer Science offers high quality accredited degrees in computer science, and software engineering, has strong links with industry and a robust research ethos.

Position requirements
To be successful you should have:

- PhD in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering or closely related area (Completed)

- Demonstrated ability in conducting and publishing high quality research on one or more of the topics related to Engineering Secure Software for Hyper-Connected Tactical Systems Built for/with IoT, Edge and Fog Computing and Big Data

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of one of or more of Secure Design and Validation for Large Scale Systems, Blockchain Based Technologies, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience or willingness to gain knowledge of domains like Digital Health Care, Smart Utilities, Defence Systems, and Autonomous Transportation

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in one or more programming and/or scripting technologies for software design and implementation for building and evaluating prototypes and/or automation tools

- Demonstrated experience in supporting a research team by contributing to the mentoring of PhD and graduate/undergraduate students

- Knowledge and/or willingness to gain knowledge and carry out research related to cyber security

- Track record and/or ability to contribute to research proposals for seeking external funding.

Please address and upload your responses to the selection criteria / 'Knowledge and Experience' section of the position description within the online application. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Professor M. Ali Babar, +618 8313 4478 or email: ali.babar at adelaide.edu.au

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Closing date:  April 19, 2018.

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.