Join a software engineering team at candour to drive cutting-edge research, develop prototypes, and advance future capabilities in cyber security. This role requires a PhD in Computer Science, strong Java expertise, and experience in technical research and secure system design. You’ll contribute to mission-critical projects aimed at defending democracy while collaborating with stakeholders across technical and non-technical domains.
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Computer Science Researcher | £40,000–£60,000 | Huddersfield I Onsite
I am looking for a Computer Science Researcher to join a software engineering team, delivering innovative internal and customer-funded research and building proof-of-concepts and prototypes for future in-service capabilities.
What I am looking for:
- A PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline
- Strong Java skills, with experience in Python and Bash
- Experience conducting innovative computer science research and designing experiments using the scientific method
- Strong technical research and report-writing skills
- Confidence presenting complex research to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience designing solutions that protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data
- An innovator’s mindset and a willingness to tackle problems where “impossible” isn’t an answer
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Desirable
Experience in areas such as privacy research, non-HTTP protocols, mobile applications, 5G/cellular networks, vulnerability research, or air-gapped systems would be highly valuable.
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Most importantly, you’ll be motivated by a mission to help defend democracy.
Benefits
- 6% employer pension contribution
- 25 days holiday + public holidays
- Life insurance and critical illness cover
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- 24/7 virtual GP access
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Relocation allowance
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Security requirements
Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must hold British nationality and be willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV).
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