Research Fellow (Level A or B)
(Cryptography and Information Security)
Department of Computing
Division of Information and Communication Sciences
Macquarie University
Sydney NSW
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 20148

The appointee will work on an ARC supported project on Private Information Retrieval (PIR) within the Centre for Advanced Computing Ð Algorithms and Cryptography at Macquarie University and will contribute to the development of the general framework and integration of various parts of the project, such as developing mathematical models and designing practical systems of PIR. Applicants should indicate the level at which they are applying or whether they wish to be considered at both levels.

Essential Selection Criteria at Level A: PhD (or submitted) in Computer Science or Mathematics or a related area or equivalent; strong background in an area related to cryptography and information security; good programming skills; ability to present research results at scientific meetings and to publish in the scientific literature; good written and oral communication skills.

Additional Essential Selection Criteria for Level B: PhD in a relevant area; at least three years postdoctoral research experience or equivalent in the area of cryptography and security; established publication record.

Application package and enquiries: http://www.ics.mq.edu.au/jobs or Dr Huaxiong Wang on
(02) 9850 9577 or hwang@ics.mq.edu.au or Dr Chris Charnes on (03) 925 17494 or charnes@deakin.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of 30 months. Probationary conditions may apply. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Salary Range: Level A - Package up to $68,339 pa, including base salary $42,695 to $57,747 pa, up to 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. An appointee with a PhD will be appointed to a minimum of Point 6 on the salary scale, currently $53,834 pa. Level B - $71,903 to $85,263 pa, including base salary $60,759 to $72,048 pa, 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 8 April 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Closing Date: 8 April 2005.
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