Research Fellow

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow for an industrial innovation project titled ‘Hybrid Cyber Range for Cyber-Physical Energy Systems’ led by Principal Investigator, Dr. Subhash Lakshminarayana.

You will join the dynamic team led by Dr Subhash Lakshminarayana (https://subhashlakshminarayana.myportfolio.com/), working on developing cyber-physical resilience enhancement algorithms, AI for power grid optimization and security, and prototype software for cyber-physical energy systems.

The overall goal of the project is to develop novel risk analysis and resilience enhancement methods for cyber-physical energy systems. Specifically, the project will formulate mathematical risk modelling and resilience metrics and translate these concepts into proof-of-concept software tools and algorithms. These implementations will be evaluated within a hybrid cyber range environment to validate mitigation strategies and strengthen energy infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.

You will undertake independent and collaborative research and will be expected to write up your research for publication. 

You will be expected to deal with any management/administration problems that may arise from the project and produce and present regular project reports ensuring that the project objectives and deadlines are met. 

This post is based at the University of Warwick (in the Connected Systems Lab at the School of Engineering, https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/research/grouplist/connectedsystems/ however the successful candidate will be required to make trips to the project partners, who are based across UK sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone previously researching at the intersection of cyber security and energy systems.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).

About You

You should have PhD-level training or strong / equivalent work experience at the intersection of cybersecurity and power grids and/or application of machine learning for power grids, and be able to integrate the machine learning backend of the intrusion detection system to real-world setups.

You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills that enable you to communicate clearly, work effectively with colleagues and external partners, and contribute positively to team and School activities.

Organised, self-motivated and technically adept, you use IT confidently to prepare papers, presentations and technical documentation. You manage your time well, engage constructively with the wider academic community, and bring an inclusive and professional approach to your work.

Full details of the skills, knowledge and experience required for this role are in the job description.

If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the level 6 of the University grade structure. 

About the Department

The University aims to promote work life balance for all employees and the School of Engineering will consider a range of possible flexible working arrangements in order to recruit the best candidate.

The School of Engineering is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises work undertaken to address gender equality, representation and progression for all staff working in an academic environment. The School currently holds the Athena SWAN Gold award and the University holds an Institutional Silver award. Further information about the work of the School in relation to Athena SWAN can be found at the following link; Athena SWAN - School of Engineering - University of Warwick

How to Apply

To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter on the closing date stated.

We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications

Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.

Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.   

The interviews will be held: To Be Confirmed