Associate Research Fellow

Job Description

• Fixed Term, full-time appointment (3 years)
• Level A: $83,107 - $97,367 + 17% superannuation

The Institute of Cybersecurity and Cryptology (iC2) as a part of the School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) is seeking for a full-time associate research fellow position to research Pro-Resilience: Game Theory and ML/AI-driven Data Analytics for Cyber Security project, which is jointly funded by SCIT and CSIRO Data61.

iC2 is one of the largest cybersecurity groups in Australia. As a leading research institute, iC2 conducts state-of-the-art research in cybersecurity and contributes to the enhancement of the security. UOW is a leading Australian university with a history of outstanding achievements in teaching and learning, research and community engagement. The University has established a strong research profile and an outstanding record of achievement in research performance and intensity over the last decade. Particularly, UOW is top-ranked among Australian universities in the ERA (2018) ranking with ERA score 5.

The applicant is expected to be equipped with good knowledge of ML/AI and self-motivated to solve real cybersecurity problems using their knowledge. Applicants who are willing to conduct interdisciplinary research in ML/AI and cybersecurity are encouraged to apply. The knowledge of cybersecurity is a plus but not mandatory for the position. Having a strong publication track record such as papers published in top rank cybersecurity or AI/ML conferences is an advantage.

The potential research topics include but not limited to the followings:

• Autonomous Vulnerability Analysis: Vulnerability analysis using AI/ML and Game Theory with a minimum (or no) human intervention.
• Adversarial Machine Learning: Identifying vulnerabilities in machine learning algorithms and developing feasible defence methodologies.

You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process.  For further information about this position, please contact Distinguished Professor Willy Susilo on + 61 2 4221 5535 or [email protected]

The 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.

Position Description

Closing Date: 16 January 2022, 11:59PM

Please note: this position is being re-advertised, if you have previously applied for this position, you do not need to submit another application.

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