Senior Research Associate in Medical Device Cyber Security

This is an exciting opportunity for a post-doctoral researcher to join a cutting-edge EPSRC-funded project focused on the cyber security of digital medical devices. As a Senior Research Associate (Grade 7), you will contribute to impactful research that addresses vital challenges in health technology security. This full-time position, offered for 18 months, begins in September/October 2026 with a starting salary from £39,906.

You will join Lancaster University's interdisciplinary Security and Protection Science community to play a pivotal role in safeguarding nations, organisations, and citizens as cyber emerges as a critical domain in global protection strategies. The strategic importance of cyber security research and education has been recognised by Lancaster University through a £19 million investment in staff, equipment, and infrastructure. Building on the University’s reputation as one of the UK’s largest interdisciplinary cyber and data research communities, this investment has enabled Lancaster to further strengthen its capacity to address a wide range of critical societal and technological security challenges.

You will have (or expect to gain by the time of appointment) a good undergraduate degree and PhD (or equivalent experience) with experience in one or more of the following areas: embedded systems, wireless communication systems (including Bluetooth-based communications), secure cyber systems, IoT and/or software engineering. Experience of medical technologies and/or cyber security would be a particular advantage. Practical experience working with embedded systems and their wireless communications would also be an advantage. You will be based at Lancaster University in the School of Computing and Communications, working closely with colleagues in the Medical School.

This project focuses on identifying cyber security vulnerabilities and developing innovative technological solutions for digital medical devices utilised within the health service. You will collaborate closely with experts from computer science, cyber security, and medical sciences, while also engaging with clinical partners in the NHS and professionals from the medical device industry.

Applications should include a one-page expression of interest outlining your suitability for the position and a two-page CV.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates are anticipated to take place June/July 2026. Start date for this position will be September/October 2026.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr. Matthew Bradbury () or Prof. Nigel Davies () in the School of Computing and Communications, or Prof. Neil Reeves in the Medical School ().

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