Senior Research Officer

Overview

The University of Essex is seeking a Senior Research Officer within the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. This role contributes to the EU Horizon-funded SAFARI project, which focuses on artificial intelligence-driven risk assessment and the resilience of critical infrastructures. The position is based in the United Kingdom on a fixed-term contract for a maximum of 25 months, with hybrid work arrangements available. There are no teaching duties associated with this post.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a PhD, or be near completion, in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Networks, or a closely related discipline. Candidates are required to have research experience in risk analysis, network resilience, or the cyber resilience of distributed systems or critical infrastructures.

Requirements

Essential qualifications include knowledge of optimization techniques, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, alongside programming skills in Python and C or C++ languages. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of high-quality research activity, a developing publication record, and strong collaborative and communication skills. Responsibilities involve conducting research on cyber risk analysis and AI-enabled decision support, developing machine learning methods for anomaly detection and risk prediction, and designing risk identification and propagation models. Additional duties include investigating continuous resilience improvement through digital twin simulations and predictive modelling, as well as collaborating with international project partners to contribute to deliverables, publish findings, and support future research proposals.

What you get

The salary for this full-time position ranges from £38,784 to £41,064 per annum.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-22.