Grade UE08: £49,559 to £60,907 per annum
College of Science & Engineering / School of Informatics
Full time: 35 hours per week
Open ended: permanent
Applications are invited for an industry-funded academic position in Cyber Security & Privacy to join the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh.
The Opportunity:
Applications are invited for a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) position in Cyber Security & Privacy to join the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh. The post is based within the School’s Cyber Security, Privacy and Trust group, which is a broad group of researchers whose expertise ranges from cryptography and formal verification to human factors and social aspects.
This position is part of a broader collaborative research initiative on privacy-enhanced secure computations at scale, in partnership with Input-Output Global (IOG). Applications are invited from candidates with research expertise in all areas of Cyber Security & Privacy, with special consideration given to those specializing in blockchain and distributed ledgers, multi-party computation, post-quantum cryptography, and data privacy.
We are seeking current and future leaders in the field. The successful candidates will have (or be near to completing) a PhD, outstanding track record of research, evidence of growing reputation, a committed vision and research agenda, the enthusiasm and ability to undertake original research, to manage a research group, and to engage with teaching and academic supervision.
Your skills and attributes for success:
* PhD and experience as an established academic in Cyber Security & Privacy.
* Proven experience of undertaking original research, including leading a research group.
* Proven experience of attracting research funding as an independent researcher.
* A track record of first author and/or collaborative publications in high quality journals and international conferences.
* Experience of contributing to teaching on a range of non-Honours courses as well as in more specialist areas of Cyber Security & Privacy.
All applications must contain the following supporting documents:
* Cover letter
* Teaching statement (1-2 pages)
* Research statement (2-3 pages)
* Full CV and publication list, which should identify the applicant’s 3 most relevant/representative publications
* Ensure that a link to a list of your publications (eg, a Google Scholar profile) is also added in URL’s section of the application form
Please note that two references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates. Please indicate on your application form if you are happy for your referees to be contacted prior to interview.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 4 April 2025.
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