Lecturer in Cyber Security

Opportunita; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bristol invites applications for a fixed-term Lecturer in Cyber Security to join the Bristol Cyber Security Group. The role focuses on high-quality research and teaching across software and systems security, supporting undergraduate, postgraduate and CDT programmes.

You will contribute to group activities, collaborate with colleagues, and be an active member of the School and Faculty. The appointment is full-time and funded to the specified end date.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching at university level.
• Proven research record in software or systems security.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research and teaching for undergraduate, postgraduate, and CDT programmes in cyber security.
• Contribute to the Cyber Security group and School activities and engage as a citizen of the group, School and Faculty.

Skills

University teaching

Research excellence

Job description

LecturerActive English Verified Official SourceOpportunity Details# Lecturer in Cyber SecurityUniversity of Bristol Bristol, United KingdomSalary: **GBP 45,641 - 51,258 per year**Application Deadline: **December 1, 2026**Employment type: **Full time**Position Type: **Lecturer**Date Posted: **November 4, 2026**Department: **Faculty of Science and Engineering**Contact Email: **[e-mail]**Source details may be limited## Project Description### The roleAs part of the expansion of Bristol Cyber Security Group, we wish to hire an outstanding candidate to fill a fixed term position as a Lecturer in Cyber Security.### What will you be doing?The main purpose of the job is to carry out excellent and innovative Research and Teaching to support our Undergraduate, Postgraduate and CDT programmes in the area of cyber security, particularly software security or systems security, and to contribute to the research activities of the Cyber Security group, in addition to being an active and effective citizen of the group, School and Faculty.### You should apply if* Experience of teaching at university level and the ability to undertake teaching in Cyber Security covering a broad range of topics especially software security or systems security.* A proven research record in software security or systems security, complementing the School’s current activities especially those in the Bristol Cyber Security Group.### Additional informationTo find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:Engineering includes meContract type: Fixed term with a funding end date 31/01/2028 or until the substantive postholder returns, whichever is sooner.**Work pattern: Full time****Grade: J or K/Pathway 1**Salary: £45,641 - £51,258 per annum or Grade K in the range of £52,788- £59,390 per annum depending on experience.**School/Unit: School of Computer Science**This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Monday 1st December 2026The shortlisting is expected to take place on Monday 7th December 2026The interviews are anticipated to take place on Friday 18th December 2026For informal queries please contact: Inah Omoronyia, Associate Professor Email: [e-mail]