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Queen's University Belfast - Centre for Secure Information Technologies

Research Assistant

LocationBelfast
LevelEntry
Posted1w ago
Research & Evaluation

Quick answer

Queen's University Belfast is hiring a Research Assistant in Belfast to contribute to the RIGOLETTO project, focusing on hardware-accelerated custom computing, with a salary range of £36,366 to £41,727 per annum.

Role
Research Assistant
Organization
Queen's University Belfast - Centre for Secure Information Technologies
Location
Belfast
Level
Entry
Compensation
£36,366 to £41,727 per annum
Category
Research & Evaluation

The role

The role involves contributing to research projects in hardware-accelerated custom computing within QUB's Centre for Secure Information Technology, focusing on the RIGOLETTO initiative.

What you'll do

  • Contribute to challenging research projects in hardware-accelerated custom computing
  • Engage with national and international academic and industrial partners
  • Support the development of a next-generation, open RISC-V automotive hardware platform

What it takes

  • Have, or be about to obtain, a relevant MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering/Computer Science
  • Good hardware / FPGA design skills
  • Good understanding of CPU architectures
  • Relevant academic or industrial research experience in hardware accelerated custom computing or RISC-V design/prototyping

What you'll bring

Hardware / FPGA design skillsGood understanding of CPU architecturesRelevant academic or industrial research experience in hardware accelerated custom computing or RISC-V design/prototyping

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Belfast, Queen's University Belfast.

What is the salary range?

The salary range is £36,366 to £41,727 per annum.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include having a relevant MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering/Computer Science, good hardware / FPGA design skills, and relevant academic or industrial research experience in hardware accelerated custom computing or RISC-V design/prototyping.

How do I apply?

Applications should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on the university's website.

Is the job remote?

The job is based in Belfast and is not remote.

How to apply

Apply directly on Queen's University Belfast - Centre for Secure Information Technologies's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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