Assistant Professor

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University’s Department of Computer Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cybersecurity, focusing on research in energy, formal methods, cyber-physical systems, and AI.

The successful candidate will pursue a cybersecurity-centered research program, contribute to cybersecurity education, build external collaborations, and compete for funded grants to sustain their research agenda.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. completed by start date.
• Demonstrated research expertise in cybersecurity.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Pursue cybersecurity-focused research across defined areas (energy, formal methods, CPS, AI).
• Contribute to cybersecurity education and curriculum development.
• Establish internal and external research collaborations and attract external funding.

Skills

Research expertise in cybersecurity

Publications

Teaching and mentoring

Communication and teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

About This Role

The Department of Computer Science at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cybersecurity. We seek outstanding candidates with fundamental/foundational cybersecurity research expertise applied to research areas such as energy, formal methods, cyberphysical systems, and artificial intelligence (Al). The successful candidate will pursue a cybersecurity-focused research agenda, will contribute to cybersecurity education, establish internal and external research collaborations, and attract external funding for a self-sustaining research program.

About Us

Be a part of our robust cybersecurity research environment with access to cutting-edge computing and hardware-in-the-loop simulation infrastructure.
Join our multi-disciplinary cybersecurity center providing cross-department and cross-college connections and strong research incentives.
Enjoy opportunities to collaborate with federal agencies, national labs, and industry partners.
Find your home in our supportive department with a commitment to interdisciplinary and applied research.
Experience the comfort of living in Manhattan, Kansas-a vibrant university town with a low cost of living and high quality of life.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field (completed by the start date).
• Demonstrated research expertise in cybersecurity.
• Strong publication record in high-quality venues.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in formal methods.
• Experience with hardware and/or software forensics, and/or reverse engineering, and/or malware analysis.
• Experience with cybersecurity in energy systems, smart grids, and/or critical infrastructure.
• Experience at the intersection of cybersecurity and machine learning and/or Al.
• Experience collaborating with industry, government agencies, or national laboratories.
• Evidence of successful grant writing and securing research funding.

Sponsorship eligibility:

This position is eligible for sponsorship.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$100,000-$115,000