Senior Research Associate in Formal Methods

This Job is based in Australia

The Opportunity

This opportunity is based in The Trustworthy Systems (TS) Research Group that performs world-leading work on software systems whose trustworthiness can be mathematically proved. As a Senior Research Associate you will contribute to various research activities in TS on developing proof techniques for systems software and applying these techniques to the verification of real-world software systems.

This position will give you the opportunity to develop your research skills and output by contributing to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals, participating in conferences and workshops, assisting in the supervision of research students, and actively engaging with industry partners.

The Senior Research Associate will report to Scientia Professor Gernot Heiser and has no direct reports.

• Salary, Level A - $110,059 to $117,718 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed-term contract – 3 years
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
  
  
  

About UNSW

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Skills & Experience

• A PhD in computer science or a related discipline with focus on formal methods
• Experience with interactive theorem proving using Isabelle/HOL, HOL4, Coq or similar, or experience with proving security properties with model checkers or SMT solvers
• Experience with formalisation of and formal reasoning about security properties
• Familiarity with current research in formal methods, especially applied to program verification
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision
• Demonstrated Track record, relative to opportunity, of publications in formal methods
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills, initiative and enthusiasm
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
  
  
  

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

To Apply

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

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Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 8th December 2024

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