Lecturer in Cyber Security and Privacy

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.

The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh is one of the largest in Europe, with more than 120 academic staff and a total of over 500 post-doctoral researchers, research students and support staff. Informatics at Edinburgh rated highest on Research Power in the most recent Research Excellence Framework. The School has strong links with industry, with dedicated business incubator space and well-established enterprise and business development programmes. The University of Edinburgh has recently established the Bayes Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, which provides a locus for fruitful multi-disciplinary work, including a range of companies collocated in it. The School holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. We are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD and experience as an established academic in Cyber Security & Privacy.

Candidates who are close to completing their PhD, and who otherwise meet the selection criteria, will be considered.

• 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.

Feedback will only be provided to interviewed candidates.

General enquiries to be directed to: Prof Aggelos Kiayias (Aggelos.Kiayias@ed.ac.uk)

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As a valued member of our team you can expect: 

• A competitive salary. 
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits. 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.  If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.  

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 4 April 2025.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. 

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