Cybersecurity Research Leader — Assistant Professor

Uppsala University; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded research time (65% during the <

Funding for one PhD student

Tenure-track support

Job summary

Uppsala University invites applications for an Assistant Professor to strengthen the cybersecurity research environment within the Department of Information Technology. The successful candidate will lead foundational and applied research, publish in top venues, supervise doctoral students, and apply for external grants.

The role includes teaching responsibility, course development, and active participation in academic duties, with funding for one PhD student and a 65% research time during

Qualifications

• PhD within computer science or a similar field; preference for recent graduates.
• Research expertise in cybersecurity with an internationally visible profile of high quality.
• Teaching expertise with emphasis on CS courses; ability to integrate research into teaching.
• Completed at least five weeks of teacher training for higher education or equivalent knowledge; training can be completed during the first two years.
• Ability to teach in Swedish or English.
• Ability to work with others and meet the suitability requirements for the duties.
• Teaching and research expertise relevant to the subject area and duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foundational and technically rigorous cybersecurity research and contribute to a leading international environment.
• Teach courses, administer courses, and supervise doctoral students; participate in developing new courses.
• Participate in general academic duties, committees, and contribute to teaching/research development.
• Stay updated with developments in cybersecurity and related societal contexts.

Skills

Teaching expertise

Research expertise

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Uppsala University invites applications for an Assistant Professor to strengthen the cybersecurity research environment within the Department of Information Technology. The successful candidate will lead foundational and applied research, publish in top venues, supervise doctoral students, and apply for external grants.

The role includes teaching responsibility, course development, and active participation in academic duties, with funding for one PhD student and a 65% research time during