[agents] Research Assistant (Associate) in Cyber-Security

[Manuela Bujorianu]

The Maritime Safety Research Centre (MSRC)
<http://www.strath.ac.uk/research/maritimesafetyresearchcentre/>,
Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, University
of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland, UK).


Job description

Safety and security are at the heart of sustainable marine operations.
However, given the dynamic nature and the growing size and complexity of
modern vessels, effective management of pertinent risks remains a serious
issue. There has hardly been a year with no maritime accident, let alone
incidents and near misses. The growing prevalence of on-board automation
and autonomy (cyber-physical systems, Industry 4) is improving design and
operational flexibility of modern ships, but it also makes them more
complex and potentially vulnerable. Hence, marine cyber-security is
becoming a very hot topic offering excellent career prospects in both the
industry and academia.

The Maritime Safety Research Centre (MSRC) of the University of Strathclyde
is engaged in a number of high impact, industrial research with focus on
on-board risk management with cyber-security being an integral part of it.
A talented individual with the background in engineering or science is
sought to fill an open research position in the topic of cyber-security.
The main research focus will be cyber-security risk modelling and decision
support, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches.

We offer a vibrant, nurturing environment with excellent, well-established
prospects for professional development. You will be engaged with various
industrial partners across the world, the likes of DNV GL and Royal
Caribbean Cruises, and have a real opportunity to make it a safer and
securer place.

A successful candidate would be offered to commence immediately.
















Required skills

The position does not require prior experience nor formal background in
cyber-security per se, although it would obviously be a decisive advantage.
However, relevant background and experience (e.g., computer science, safety
engineering, electronics/electrical engineering, control engineering, etc.)
would be necessary to have a solid basis to build the expertise in
cyber-security upon. So, talented individuals who are eager to learn and
become experts in cyber-security are invited to apply.

You are expected to be highly motivated, independent and yet an excellent
team player, well organised, and result-oriented. As this domain requires a
multi-disciplinary approach, a wide set range of relevant skills and
aspirations would be advantageous. Academically, you must have MSc/MEng or
PhD.

Specific requirements include:

*Requirement*

*Category (essential / desirable)*

Good programming skills (e.g., C++, python, R)

Essential

Computer simulations, modelling (e.g., Matlab)

Essential

Excellent communication skills

Essential

Time efficient problem solving and learning

Essential

Probabilistic system analysis methods (e.g. probabilistic model checking,
statistical model checking, probabilistic model learning)

Desirable

Familiarity with cyber-security standards and certification requirements
(e.g., ISPS Code) and hazard analysis methods

Desirable

Good understanding of complex/cyber-physical systems

Desirable


Working conditions

·         Appointment at Grade 6 – 7 (£27k – £36k p.a.).

·         Increments are paid each year, when the employee has a minimum of
6 full months of service, allowing progression to the next point on the
salary scale.

·         The normal working week is 35 hours.

·         Annual leave entitlement is 31 days per year.

·         Pension: new members of staff, aged under 75, will be admitted
automatically to membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
on taking up appointment.

Click further details
<https://www.strath.ac.uk/media/ps/humanresources/conditionsofemployment/coejune12/CoE_APS_6_and_above.pdf.pagespeed.ce.fhIT2qVcat.pdf>
Information and applying

Please send your CV and cover letter to Dr Luminita Bujorianu,
luminita.bujorianu at strath.ac.uk

*Application closing date: *22 February 2018. Prompt application is
advised, as this position is only available until a suitable candidate is
found.
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