Associate Professor in Cyber Security

Salary

£59,966 to £73,686 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Monday 25 May 2026

SCI
83026

We are looking to recruit two Associate Professors in Cyber Security to the School of Computer Science to complement our strengths and support our growing Cyber Security research group (Cyb Sec).

As an Associate Professor you will have a substantial national and growing international reputation in Cyber Security and will make a significant impact on research and teaching. You will undertake research, both individually and collaboratively, that complements the existing interests and activities of the Cyb Sec group. You will seek and secure funding through the development of your own research proposals and be active in research and knowledge exchange projects both internally and externally.

You will act as principal investigator on major research projects, taking an active role in supervising postdoctoral researchers and responsibility for new research and other initiatives linked to your area of expertise. You will review and interpret research project outcomes, publishing in high-impact venues.

You will have the ability to deliver high quality teaching through a variety of methods to support the School's teaching requirements, with a focus on your area of cyber security. You will be responsible for the development of content and structure of existing and new teaching as part of the overall curriculum and at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Access to a range of benefits and rewards including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance.

This is a permanent position. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours). The University is willing to discuss flexible working arrangements. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Steven Furnell at ste Applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. For more details and/or to apply online please . If you are unable to apply online please contact the Human Resources Department at tel. , quote .

See our recruitment microsite  for more information on our School's vision, research profile, and position within university strategy. Our vision as a School is to be highly rated in all areas:
Research and Knowledge Exchange, Education and Student Experience, People and Culture. We are committed to creating opportunities for people from groups traditionally underrepresented in the field of Computer Science and therefore the ability to relate to and mentor students and colleagues within an increasingly ethnically and gender diverse community is essential.