Rmit
Cyber Security
ResearchAssistant(Sessional)
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“Research Assistant (Sessional) at Rmit. Skills: Cyber Security research, Technology research, Misinformation analysis, Disinformation research, Policy analysis. contributing to one or more of the following research streams: Cyber Security, Technology, Misinformation, Disinformation, Policy”
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; critical thinking skills
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What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Postgraduate qualification (Masters or PhD candidature/completion) in cyber security, information technology, political science, international relations, communications, Demonstrated research experience, Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, Demonstrated interest in any of the research focus areas: cyber security, technology, misinformation, disinformation and/or policy, Excellent communication skills, Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision, Proficiency with data bases and reference management tools, Passing a Working with Children Check
Nice to Have
gender-based violence declaration, relevant pre-employment background checks
What You'll Do.
contributing to one or more of the following research streams: Cyber Security, Technology, Misinformation, Disinformation, Policy
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
## Overview: **• Casual role commencing as soon as possible • Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience • Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, flexible working arrangements** **About RMIT** RMIT offers life-changing experiences for our students, and helps shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates. Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. **Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.** **About the Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation** The RMIT University Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CCSRI) has been established in 2020 within the College of Business and Law. The focus of CCSRI to develop multi-disciplinary research relating to the organisational, human and technology aspects of Cyber Security. The mission of the RMIT University Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CCSRI) is to be acknowledged as a world-class research centre in multi-disciplinary Cyber Security research and to be acknowledged by Australian and overseas industry and government as a leading source of knowledge and expertise in multi-disciplinary Cyber Security research. **Position Overview** Activities of this casual role may include contributing to contribute to one or more of the following research streams: **•Cyber Security** – Research into threat landscapes, vulnerability assessment, critical infrastructure protection, cyber resilience frameworks, and incident response strategies. **•Technology** – Investigation of emerging and disruptive technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, and their security implications for organisations and society. **•Misinformation** – Analysis
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