Research Assistant or Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role

The School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London seeks to recruit a Research Assistant (RA) or a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) until 31 March 2027 (with the possibility of an extension). The appointed candidate will support advanced research initiatives focusing on systems design, distributed systems, and algorithmic optimisation.

Key duties involve driving foundational research and system development in either decentralized cybersecurity—specifically intrusion detection and migration systems—and/or Edge AI and decentralized learning architectures. Responsibilities encompass conducting independent systems-level research, developing robust software prototypes, executing rigorous performance evaluations, and disseminating findings through high-impact academic publications.

About You

Candidates must hold an undergraduate and/or Master’s degrees (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related discipline, and have recently completed, or be nearing completion of, a PhD in Computer Science or a cognate field.

The successful candidate must possess expertise in either cybersecurity (specifically decentralized intrusion detection and migration systems) or Edge AI and decentralised learning. Essential requirements include demonstrable experience in conducting research, understanding the research process, and summarising findings. Furthermore, the role necessitates strong system-level programming and software development capabilities.

Publications in leading peer-reviewed conferences and/or journals within the aforementioned domains would be desirable. Familiarity with the broader contexts of distributed systems and computer networks, alongside prior involvement in notable open-source projects, would be advantageous.

Candidates are kindly requested to upload documents totaling no more than 10 pages; certificates, references, and research papers should not be provided at this stage.