Chair in Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies

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The University of Sheffield invites applications for the position of Chair in Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies within the School of Computer Science. This prestigious professor-level appointment involves providing strategic leadership within the Security of Advanced Systems (SoAS) research group, as well as across the wider school and Faculty. The successful candidate will define the strategic direction for cybersecurity and emerging tech research, aligning it with national security priorities, the UK National Quantum Strategy, and the School’s overarching mission to expand its artificial intelligence, quantum and defence portfolios.

Providing leadership within the research environment, the Chair will develop a research group strategy to exploit clear opportunities within defence-relevant cybersecurity, and supporting technical domains (post-quantum cryptography and secure & trustworthy AI are of particular importance to us). This role offers significant opportunities for collaboration with the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA), national stakeholders such as Defence and Science Technology Laboratory, funding agencies such as ARIA, the Sheffield Quantum Centre and the Centre for Machine Intelligence (CMI), and the regional advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

We seek a visionary leader to drive innovation in critical infrastructure protection, cyber-physical systems resilience, and AI assurance.

• Conduct independent and collaborative world-leading research, publishing outcomes in high-impact international journals and channels, including industry, academic and professional conferences.
• Secure significant external funding to sustain and expand future research initiatives.
• Lead research activities and build productive partnerships across the university, industry, and external stakeholders to drive knowledge exchange, consultancy, and measurable real-world impact.
• Foster and demonstrate research impact. Undertake knowledge transfer activities and lead collaborative research and consultancy projects within the school, wider University and industry.
• Design, deliver, and assess high-quality courses, embedding innovative teaching methods and encouraging critical discourse to enhance student learning.
• Lead and implement new pedagogical/innovative approaches to teaching, and proactively support the implementation of teaching policy.
• Lead, supervise and mentor research students and academic colleagues, cultivate a supportive team culture, and provide dedicated pastoral support to address student needs.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

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