Senior Research Associate: SCULI Security in Ultra-Large Scale Systems
Join an EPSRC Programme Grant to research novel security control orchestration in ultra-large scale distributed systems.
Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers with a background in distributed systems modeling or practical security control implementation.
Overview
Lancaster University invites applications for a full-time Senior Research Associate to join the £6.8 million EPSRC Programme Grant on Securing Convergent Ultra-large Scale Infrastructures (SCULI). Working within the School of Computing and Communications, the researcher will explore novel concepts for security controls and assurance in complex, dynamic infrastructures. The appointee will develop new techniques for orchestrating security controls, analyze interactions and trade-offs, and collaborate with multi-institutional academic and industry partners. The position offers significant research flexibility and a supportive environment to build an academic career.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research on orchestrating security in future complex and dynamic distributed systems.
- Develop high-quality and impactful academic publications in leading venues.
- Collaborate closely with academic colleagues, international collaborators, and industrial partners.
- Investigate interactions between security controls to achieve overarching security goals and evaluate trade-offs.
- Contribute to the broader research agenda of the 5-year EPSRC SCULI Programme Grant.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Computer Science or equivalent
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Evidence of capability to publish high-quality academic research.
- Experience in abstract modeling of distributed systems or practical deployment of security controls
- Strong background in cyber security or distributed systems
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent academic research
- Capability to write high-quality research papers for publication
- Must have completed or be near completion of a PhD in Computer Science or equivalent field
- Role is UK-based at Lancaster University
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-19
Interested candidates should submit their application through the Lancaster University online recruitment portal using the provided external application link. Applicants are welcome to make informal inquiries to the project supervisors prior to submission.
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