Overview:

• 1 x full time, fixed term (3 years) position available
• Salary Academic Level A ($76,880 -$104,280) or B ($109,770 - $ 130,355)
• Based at the CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You
As the Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will be employed as part of the newly awarded ARC Linkage grant, titled “Secure Management of Internet of Things Data for Critical Surveillance”, with Eratos Group as the industry partner. You will primarily be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing cross-communication layer cybersecurity methods for critical surveillance, as well as mentoring higher-degree research candidates. While a PhD degree is not required, you will have industry experience in building large-scale secure systems and a good understanding of industry needs. Extensive publications are not necessary, but a few in reputable cybersecurity venues (e.g., A* conferences/journals) are desirable.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

Essential:

• Industry Experience: Demonstrated industry experience in managing, building, and testing large-scale distributed computing systems (e.g. Edge, IoT), evidenced by involvement in several industry projects.
• Technical Experience: Exposure to Go, Python, Java or equivalent. Experience with microservices architecture and Kubernetes. Knowledge of AWS, Terraform, and other cloud technologies
• Work Ethic: A strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a broader team, including collaboration with industrial partners.
• Mentorship Ability: Demonstrated ability to mentor and/or supervise higher-degree research candidates.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills suitable for interacting with higher-degree research candidates, staff, and industry partners, coupled with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Desirable:

• Research Experience: Proven research experience in cybersecurity, demonstrated by a few top-tier publications in the field. The candidate should have minimal publications in lower-rate conferences and journals, with preference given to A*-rated venues.
• Research Track Record: An emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs in cybersecurity, including the development of new research initiatives, securing competitive research funding, and establishing industry links.

Qualifications
A PhD degree in Computer Science related field is desirable.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the School of Computing Technologies
The School of Computing Technologies is a centre for digital innovation, world class research, and education in STEM via streamlined collaboration across relevant disciplines.

The School is led by the Dean, School of Computing Technologies, and has three disciplines:

• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud Systems and Security

Our PhD students and faculty conduct world leading research in:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Search and Recommendation
• Machine Learning
• Data Analytics
• Distributed Computing
• Cybersecurity

The strong focus on technology will drive the development of new capability platforms and enable the ability for RMIT to be embedded within the industry and leading local and international research organisations.
The School’s leadership is tasked with the significant responsibility of building the architecture and capability to position RMIT with a supercomputer capacity and a world-class digital leading lab which will support interdisciplinary activities as they transition into augmented reality. SCT will fast-track digital innovation across all College programs and elevate our external position as a leader in technology and digital innovation.
To Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Professor Zahir Tari via email
zahir.tari@rmit.edu.au
https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/research-fellow-security-of-iot-systems.pdf
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Applications Close:
2 Sept 2024 11.59 pm
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