Senior Research Associate: SCULI: Security in Ultra-Large Scale Systems
School of Computing and Communications
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £39,355 to £45,413 (Full time, indefinite with end date)
Closing Date: Saturday 23 May 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 0163-25-RR
Overview
Lancaster University is part of a 5-year £6.8 million EPSRC Programme Grant on “Securing Convergent Ultra-large Scale Infrastructures (SCULI)” conducted jointly with Bristol and Oxford Universities, international collaborators CMU/Duke, RISE-Sweden, and industry partners BT, HP, Airbus, BAE and Vodaphone.
We seek to appoint 1 full-time post‑doctoral research associate (starting Summer 2026) to complete a team of 4 researchers exploring novel concepts for security controls and assurance in converged and ultra‑large scale infrastructures.
The successful candidate will develop new techniques for orchestrating security controls in dynamic and complex systems undergoing frequent changes to their function and security requirements. This work will involve researching how to introduce interactions between security controls to achieve security goals and exploring the trade‑offs of doing so. We seek a researcher with either experience in abstract modelling of distributed systems or practical experience deploying and experimenting with security controls.
Responsibilities
* Conduct original research to orchestrate security in future complex distributed systems.
* Develop high quality and impactful publications.
* Collaborate with academic, industry partners and other EPSRC projects.
Qualifications
* PhD in Computer Science or equivalent.
* Experience in cyber security or distributed systems (abstract modelling or practical deployment).
Work Environment & Benefits
The School of Computing and Communications at Lancaster University offers a highly inclusive and stimulating environment for career development. The role is on an indefinite contract, with funding contingent on external grants (initially 24 months, with potential for extension). We support family‑friendly and flexible working practices and recognize the Athena SWAN Charter. Applicants from all sections of the community are warmly welcomed regardless of age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation.
Supervision
The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of Prof. Neeraj Suri (neeraj.suri@lancaster.ac.uk) and Dr. Matthew Bradbury (m.s.bradbury@lancaster.ac.uk).
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