About this role
Salary: £52,000 - 52,000 per year
Requirements
- Software, electronics, or engineering background, with a PhD (or equivalent research experience) in cyber security, information security, AI, machine learning, or a related area; candidates who have not yet been awarded their PhD will also be considered.
- Specific research experience in systems security, network security, cyber-physical systems security, AI security, formal verification, or systems and software assurance.
- Strong software development skills, including Python and AI/ML libraries, Git, and Linux.
- Ability to plan and carry out research independently or collaboratively, produce publication-standard papers, and present technical material to diverse audiences.
- UK nationality and at least five years of UK residency are required for eligibility for SC-level security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Advance realistic environments that mimic real-world networks to train and validate AI agents.
- Research novel AI agent architectures and technologies.
- Develop AI agent evaluation tasks for cyber security.
Technologies
- AI
- AI Agents
- Git
- Linux
- Machine Learning
- Network
- Python
- Security
- Agentic AI
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We are recruiting a researcher to join our national security-focused team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Our team builds robust AI agents and realistic training environments to help address cyber security threats to critical national infrastructure, including water systems, power grids, military bases, and government systems. The role is based in central London, with nearby Tube and national rail links. Hybrid working is the norm, with one day per week in the office required, although occasional meetings may require additional attendance. Commuting from outside London is practical for our current staff.
last updated 46 week of 2026