Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security - (8268)

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a passionate Cyber Security academic to lead curriculum and research development. This role involves mentoring early career academics and contributing to innovative projects in collaboration with the vibrant digital sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Cyber Security, with expertise in areas like cryptography and operational technology security. Join a team that values collaboration and diversity, and be part of a transformative educational experience that impacts lives every day.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Cyber Security through research or professional practice.
• In-depth knowledge of current Cyber Security tools and techniques.
• Higher education level teaching or mentoring experience in Cyber Security.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in curriculum and research development.
• Act as a role model and mentor to early career academics.
• Contribute to collaborative projects with the digital sector.

Skills

Cyber Security

Cryptography

Quantum Encryption

Operational Technology Security

Trust and Identity

Privacy

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Equivalent Industrial Experience

Tools

Cyber Security Tools and Techniques

Job description

The Department of Computing and Mathematics is a successful academic community of students and staff committed to achieving high-quality teaching, research and enterprise. The Department delivers courses to over 2000 students across and has over 80 members of academic staff with ambitious plans for growth. Our ethos is to be highly innovative in teaching and we are recognised as the sector leader in Degree Apprenticeships where we deliver the award winning Digital and Technology Solutions programme in collaboration with a wide range of companies. We are a founding member of the National Institute of Coding. The Department has a long track record of obtaining research council funding and has a growing portfolio of projects. Much of this is grounded in our work with the region's vibrant digital sector.

Research in the department is distributed across five main themes:

• Machine Intelligence
• Data Science
• Smart Infrastructure & Cyber Security
• Human-Centred Computing
• Computational Modelling

Role

You will be a passionate academic with an excellent and accelerating profile in research and knowledge exchange. You will provide academic leadership in curriculum and research development and act as a role model and mentor to earn career academics within the department. We are looking for candidates with expertise in one of the following areas:

• Cryptography, quantum encryption, or secure quantum communications
• OT(Operational Technology) security / ICS (Industrial Control System) security
• Trust, identity or privacy

Ideal Candidate

• We are seeking applicants who have expertise in the field of Cyber Security either through academic research or professional practice.
• You will have in-depth knowledge of current Cyber Security tools and techniques.
• You will be expected to have higher education level teaching or mentoring experience in Cyber Security
• Have a PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline or have the equivalent industrial experience in Cyber Security.
• You will be a strong collegiate team player with the ability to impassion and motivate student/staff communities through your contributions, collaboration and co-creation.

Application & Assessment

• To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter outlining, in particular, how your profile, experience and ambition make you the ideal candidate for the role.
• Interviews will be scheduled in the w/c 09 June and will include a presentation.
• To make an initial informal enquiry, please contact Professor Darren Dancey, email: [e-mail]

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Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring and particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in the University workforce. We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this, as well as any reasonable adjustments required throughout the application process.