Research Associate - Cyber, Psychology/Social Science

Work type: Full-time
Location: Canberra, ACT
Categories: Associate Lecturer

UNSW Canberra is a campus of the University of New South Wales located at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. UNSW Canberra endeavours to offer staff a rewarding experience and offers many opportunities and attractive benefits, including:

•      One of Australia’s leading research and teaching universities
•      Strong commitment to staff development and learning
•      Strong commitment to work life and family balance
•      Generous superannuation opportunities

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Research Associate (Level A) to join the UNSW Institute for Cyber Security (IFCYBER). The UNSW Institute for Cyber Security (IFCYBER) was launched in 2021 and spans both the Canberra and Sydney campuses with its hub is at UNSW Canberra. We are a growing team of over 100 members carrying out cutting edge multidisciplinary research in cyber security. This position would be based at the Canberra Campus.

Examples of psychological/social science research the candidate might be interested includes identifying and preventing extremism and mis/disinformation, trolling, insider threat, fraud, cyber campaigns, and education. The Institute also runs a highly successful professional education programme. The successful candidate will be involved in research as well as creating and delivering a short professional education courses. We are especially interested in someone who can create and deliver a short professional education course on how to run a cyber security campaign.

Under the direction of the Director, the Research Associate will be involved in grant writing and the publication in high impact journals and other appropriate publications. They would have the opportunity to be mentored and be part of our cyber security community. In addition, 30% of their role would be developing and delivering professional education courses run by the Institute. They would also provide admin support to the Institute. Examples of our professional education short courses maybe found here

As a member of the UNSW Institute for Cyber Security (IFCYBER), you’ll be a team member contributing to team initiatives and promoting productive working relationships within the Faculty, University and wider stakeholders.

About the Role:

Role:                     Research Associate
Salary:                  Level A: 78,890 – $ 105,185 plus 17% Superannuation
Term:                     Full Time, Fixed-Term (3 years)

 About the Successful Applicant

To be successful in this role you will:            

• Will hold a PhD in Psychology or related disciplines with strong performance in research, in the area of cyber security.
• Have excellent communication skills including publishing in well-regarded journals and the ability to develop and write successful grant proposals.
• Have excellent research skills in the area of cyber security.
• Hold excellent teaching abilities including the development and delivery of course materials, ability to develop and write successful grant proposals.
• Work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

In your application you should systematically address the Skills and Experience outlined in the Position Description.

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The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW. The position is located in Canberra, ACT. The successful candidate will be required to work from the UNSW Canberra campus. To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship.

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit our website: UNSW Canberra

Contact:
Professor Monica Whitty, Director of the UNSW Institute for Cyber Security
E:  [email protected]

Applications Close: 26 September 2021 11:30PM

Find out more about working at UNSW Canberra

At UNSW Canberra, we celebrate diversity and understand the benefits that inclusion brings to the university. We aim to ensure that our culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive. We are committed to developing and maintaining a workplace where everyone is valued and respected for who they are and supported in achieving their professional goals. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Women at all levels, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People, People with Disability, LGBTIQ+ People, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares our commitment to inclusion to apply.

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