Associate Professor: Cyber Security & Secure Systems

Aarhus Universitet; Favrskov Kommune; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professors in Cyber Security. The positions will contribute to research, teaching (BSc/BEng and MSc), and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a top-tier department.

Open from January 1, 2027, or soon after, with emphasis on holistic security approaches, external funding, and high-quality publication records. The department fosters innovation and interdisciplinary work in Denmark.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant research area and strong evidence of research output.
• Proven track record in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience in securing external funding and collaborating across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in cyber security.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and develop new curricula.
• Supervise and mentor students and research staff; contribute to proposals and funding applications.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching experience

External funding

Collaborative skills

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Aarhus University invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professors in Cyber Security. The positions will contribute to research, teaching (BSc/BEng and MSc), and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a top-tier department.

Open from January 1, 2027, or soon after, with emphasis on holistic security approaches, external funding, and high-quality publication records. The department fosters innovation and interdisciplinary work in Denmark.