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The Defence & Security (D&S) programme at the Turing is looking to expand its Applied Research Group (ARG), working on real-world cyber security and machine learning problems for defence and national security stakeholders.

As a team, ARG aims to apply innovative research to real-world problems. We use research papers and code repositories to implement the latest developments in machine learning to pressing real-world problem sets, outputting feasibility studies, code repositories and supporting documentation. Projects vary in scale, from literature reviews to early-stage research engineering and longer-term proofs-of-concepts. Day-to-day, ARG collaborate closely with partners’ technical and subject matter experts as well as academics from across the Turing’s research community.

The team practices an agile, experiment-driven approach and values a positive, supportive, and collaborative environment in which ‘radical candour’ and ‘lifelong learning’ are encouraged. We embrace failure as a learning opportunity and necessary precursor to success. We are empowered to take ownership of our work and operate with a high level of autonomy in our roles to deliver measurable impact to our partners.

We are looking to hire a Research Assistant to support ARG across Summer in the delivery of CyberFirst 2024.

Successful candidates will need to already hold SC clearance. Eligibility criteria and further information on the process can be found on the UK Government security vetting website.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Assist as a technical mentor for CyberFirst 2024: this will include the management of a small team of undergraduates over the course of the summer on a specific research project, in addition to the provision of research support.
• Attend frequent partner engagements to assist with iterative project development.
• Ensure compliance with the secure handling of data and health and safety in all aspects of work.
  

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in cyber security, machine learning or a related discipline.
• General cybersecurity or machine learning knowledge.
• Experience in delivering applied research.
• Experience with the CyberFirst scheme.
• Experience of working in a team and interacting within a team of researchers.
• Able to collaborate with experts across teams and domains.
• Able to organise working time, take initiative, and instruct independently.
• Experience in some of the following languages: Python, C, C++, C#, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, Java, Kotlin, Rust, Go.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact us on 020 3970 2148 or 0203 862 3340, or email [email protected].

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If you are an internal applicant and wish to apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter directly to [email protected] and your application will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: WEDNESDAY 1 MAY 2024 AT 23:59 (LONDON, UK BST)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This role is offered on a casual-hours contract from 1July 2024 until 13 September 2024. The hourly rate for this casual position is £21.45. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be expected to work up to 30 hours per week and be based entirely on-site.

This contract is subject to there being no restriction by the Home Office or by the UK Border Entry to your entry and/or continued stay in the UK.

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are committed to building a diverse community and would like our leadership team to reflect this.

We therefore welcome applications from the broadest spectrum of backgrounds.

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive.

This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at [email protected] to find out how we can assist you.

Please note all offers are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory security screening which includes a DBS Check.

Full details on the screening process can be requested from [email protected].