Cybersecurity Assistant Professor — Lead Research

Uppsala Universitet

Uppsala kommun

On-site

SEK 550,000 - 750,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Uppsala University, Department of Information Technology, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Computer Science specializing in Cybersecurity to strengthen international research and education.

The successful candidate will establish their own research group, publish in leading venues, supervise doctoral students, and contribute to teaching courses in cybersecurity within a vibrant, collaborative environment in Uppsala.

Qualifications

PhD in computer science or a related field; applicants with a PhD or equivalent expertise no more than seven years before the deadline.
Internationally visible research profile in cybersecurity; excellence in scientific quality is valued.
Teaching expertise with emphasis on computer science courses; ability to integrate research and teaching.
Minimum five weeks of teacher training for higher education or equivalent knowledge; may be completed during first two years.
Documented ability to teach in Swedish or English.
Ability to work with others and meet duties with suitability.
Teaching and research expertise relevant to the subject area and duties.

Responsibilities

Conduct foundational and technically rigorous cybersecurity research and publish in leading venues.
Teach courses, administer courses, supervise doctoral students, and develop new cybersecurity courses.
Participate in departmental administration and committees; contribute to evaluating and developing teaching and research activities.
Stay up-to-date in cybersecurity and related developments relevant to the university.