Associate Research Fellow

Job Description:

• Full time, fixed-term appointment (3 years)
• Level A: $86,634 - $101,499 + 17% Superannuation

The Institute of Cybersecurity and Cryptology at the University of Wollongong is a premier research institute that conducts research in cybersecurity and cryptology. The institute was awarded the Excellence of Research Assessment with score 5 (well above the world standard) for cryptography research, which is the only score given to a University in Australia.This position is supported by the Australian Research Council Discovery Project on the topic of “Secure blockchain”. The successful candidate will be proficient with cryptography research, in the area of key-evolving signatures, proof of stake and blockchain, algorithm and security proofs, and will be expected to contribute to the research in key-evolving signatures and the applications in POS blockchain with the primary goal to satisfy the requirements of the ARC Discovery Project DP240100017.These key responsibilities of this position are research only. The University of Wollongong is committed to career enhancement of individuals. It is expected that the candidate will excel their research profile through this project which enable them to pursue their next career endeavour.The University plan seeks to increase the diversity of the workforce and the representation of women in areas they have been traditionally under-represented. Consistent with this, the University is seeking to increase the representation of women in the academic workforce across science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medical (STEMM) disciplines and encourages suitably qualified candidates to apply.How to ApplyYou will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application. For further information about this position, please contact Distinguished Professor Willy Susilo or on + 61 2 4221 5535.Closing date: Sunday 26 May 2024, 11.59PMThe University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.About Us:The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.