Research Assistant or Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position

The School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London seeks to recruit a Research Assistant (RA) or a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) until 31 March 2027 (with the possibility of an extension). The appointed candidate will support advanced research initiatives focusing on systems design, distributed systems, and algorithmic optimisation.

Queen Mary is committed to a diverse and inclusive community. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. The university welcomes applications from under‑represented (BAME) groups and from women at all career stages.

• Hold an undergraduate and/or master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related discipline, and have recently completed or be nearing completion of a PhD in Computer Science or a cognate field.
• Expertise in either cybersecurity (decentralised intrusion detection and migration systems) or Edge AI and decentralised learning.
• Demonstrable experience in conducting research, understanding the research process, and summarising findings.
• Strong system‑level programming and software development capabilities.
• Preferable: publications in leading peer‑reviewed conferences and/or journals; familiarity with distributed systems, computer networks, and prior involvement in notable open‑source projects.

• Support advanced research initiatives in systems design, distributed systems, and algorithmic optimisation.
• Assist with experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
• Contribute to the writing and dissemination of research findings.
• Collaborate with other researchers and contribute to project deliverables.

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• 30 days’ leave per annum (pro‑rated for part‑time/fixed‑term).
• Season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities.
• Range of work‑life balance and family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, and flexible working arrangements.

Candidates are kindly requested to upload documents totaling no more than 10 pages; certificates, references, and research papers should not be provided at this stage.