University of Birmingham
Job title:
Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity (Research and Education)
Company
University of Birmingham
Job description
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £46,485 to £55,295 with potential progression once in post to £62,098. Grade 8The School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham is recruiting new academic staff to fulfil its ambitions as a leading UK university for computer science. We seek to recruit in the area of Cybersecurity, with a specific interest in applied cryptography in the context of hardware and embedded systems security (e.g. pre-silicon leakage and fault analysis, secure embedded software development, statistical side channel and fault evaluation techniques, machine and deep learning for side channels). We encourage applications from across the area of Cybersecurity.The School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham is one of the leading UK institutions for research and teaching in computer science. Our research is ranked 3rd across all UK universities according to the latest UK-wide Research Excellence Framework. Education is ranked 7th in the UK for computer science, according to 2023 tables. While pursuing excellence in research and education, we also aim to optimize our positive impact on society-examples include collaborations with industry partners and charities, commercialisation activities and an extensive wider participation programme.To support its aims, the School offers a vibrant, open and intellectually stimulating work environment in its dedicated computer science building, educating well over 1500 students. Our environment is collaborative and impact-oriented, with extensive career support and a safe working environment. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.The role holder will be based in Edgbaston. The key duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate / post-graduate students, course development and innovation, taking an active part in examinations, carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (this will include journals, books and other material), and obtaining research grant funding.The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant specialist subject area, as well as postdoctoral experience. We are looking for candidates who will actively contribute to our portfolio and community, through pursuit of research that will bring new opportunities, synergies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will also have a track record in teaching at a higher education institution.Appointments will be made at either an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level please specify which role you are applying for in the application.Candidates are required to upload their CV, which includes full citations plus URLs for 4 selected publications in the last 5 years. They are also recommended to upload below documents to support their applications:
- Covering letter, which can be filled in the application, so the document upload is optional
- Research Statement
- Teaching Statement
Interested candidates are encouraged to make informal enquiries to Prof Elisabeth Oswald . For general inquiries contact the Head of School – Prof Aad van Moorsel .To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.Valuing excellence, sustaining investment
We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.Closes: 8th January 2025£46,485 to £55,295. Grade 8
Expected salary
£46485 – 55295 per year
Location
Birmingham
Job date
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:44:14 GMT
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