Research Associate in Computer Science
Research Associate in Computer Science
University of York
York, United Kingdom
Role Description
The Department of Computing Science is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to and take a leading role in the EPSRC-funded project “REMOTE: Resilient and Secure Multi-Access Interoperable Communication Fabric for TinyEdge,” working with Dr Poonam Yadav (University of York) and the project's industrial and academic partners. The ideal candidate will have expertise in computer networks, security, wireless communication, and edge computing.
The REMOTE project aims to develop a secure, robust, open-source communication infrastructure for Edge IoT networks. TinyEdge is an innovative edge computing platform that provides a decentralised, secure, and scalable infrastructure for deploying applications at the network edge. The project will tackle interoperability challenges within Edge IoT networks, ensuring seamless communication across diverse devices and protocols. The goal is to create a solution integrating multiple communication protocols while ensuring redundancy, availability, and resilience in communication pathways.
Primary Purpose of the Role
- Conduct research under the supervision of senior colleagues and contribute to research production.
- Assist in identifying and developing new research areas and creating proposals for independent or collaborative research projects.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake some or all of the following duties:
- Conduct individual and collaborative research, including analysing and interpreting data, using appropriate research techniques and methods, writing results, and disseminating findings through publications, seminars, conferences, and public engagement activities.
- Contribute to preparing research proposals and applications for funding from external bodies.
- Undertake organisational and administrative tasks related to the project, including organizing conferences and developing promotional or educational materials such as website content.
- Develop and initiate collaborative work, including building internal contacts and participating in internal networks; collaborating with colleagues on joint projects; identifying external networks for information sharing, collaboration opportunities, and potential funding sources; and attending relevant meetings.
- Assist with undergraduate teaching in areas relevant to the role.
- Protect health, safety, and environmental protection by adhering to the University’s Health, Safety & Emergency Procedures.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- PhD in Computer Science, Communications related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong background in communication protocols (e.g., WLAN, Wifi 6/7, LPWAN, 6LoWPAN, NB-IoT, LTE-M, 5G) and experience working on multi-protocol interoperability solutions to engage in high-quality research
- Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide-ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
- Experience in carrying out both independent and collaborative research
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