Queen's University Belfast

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Research Assistant in Agentic AI security @ Queen's University Belfast

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Large-language-model (LLM) agents can autonomously plan, tool-use and self-improve, creating fresh attack surfaces that fall between classical software bugs and adversarial ML. The post-holder will help the project team discover, characterise and mitigate vulnerabilities in such agents and you will support the project team in exploring these questions. Typical duties include implementing proof-of-concept exploits and defences, collecting/curating data, and contributing to papers, demos and industry outreach. The post is ideal for an MSc graduate (or exceptional BSc Hons) passionate about AI and Cybersecurity who wants to gain deep, publishable experience before a PhD or industrial R&D career. About The Person The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria and where appropriate meet the desirable criteria. A minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, AI, or a related field Experience working in an ...

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Computer SciencesCyber SecurityHigher EducationArtificial IntelligenceAcademic or ResearchComputer ScienceAcademic

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