Job number
ENG03673
Faculties
Faculty of Engineering
Departments
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Salary or Salary range
£49,017 - £57,472 per annum
Location/campus
South Kensington Campus - Hybrid
Contract type work pattern
Annualised Hours - Full time Fixed term
Posting End Date
17 Sep 2025
About the role
The post is to recruit researchers for the EPSRC grant Basis Reduction for Structured Lattices With Applications to Post-Quantum Cryptography.
Other aspects of the post include undertaking project management, collaborate with academic and industry partners and/or supervise multi-disciplinary teams.
In addition, the Research Associate/Assistant will be expected to submit publications to refereed journals and to attract external research funding.
What you would be doing
Key Responsibilities include:
* To take initiatives in the planning of research
* To direct the work of small research teams
* To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times
* To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings
* To write reports for submission to research sponsors
* To present findings to colleagues and at conferences
* To submit publications to refereed journals
* To provide guidance to staff and students
* To attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary
What we are looking for
Education
* Research Associate: Hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in the general area of (a) cryptography, (b) electrical engineering, (c) computer science, (d) mathematics, or a closely related discipline or equivalent research or industrial experience. The candidates with experience in the theory/practice of lattice-based cryptography are strongly encouraged.
* Research Assistant: Hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in the general area of (a) cryptography, (b) electrical engineering, (c) computer science, (d) mathematics, or a closely related discipline or equivalent research or industrial experience.
Experience
* Experience within a research environment and / or publication in relevant and refereed journals / conferences.
* Practical experience in a broad range of techniques, including implementation of cryptographic algorithms.
* Experience of dealing with specific groups of people, e.g. industry, sponsors, patients.
Knowledge
* Knowledge in the areas of Mathematics, Cryptography, and Engineering.
* Knowledge of research methods.
* Knowledge of software programming.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to organise own work with minimal supervision.
* Creative approach to problem-solving.
* Ability to prioritise own work in response to deadlines.
What we can offer you
* The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
* Grow your career: gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
* Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
* Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
For any specific queries regarding the post please contact Prof Cong Ling )
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