Lecturer in Cyber Security (x2) (1101519FP)

You will join us at an exciting time as we invest in five new posts in computer science: 3 Lectureships and 2 Professorial posts.

You will become part of our vibrant and friendly Cyber Security Research Group that collaborates with Southampton Cyber Security Academy (CSA), a newly formed partnership between the University and key industrial partners (http://www.soton.ac.uk/csa). The CSA provides a unique environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training and outreach. It draws together expertise from across the University, including Computing, Electronics, Law, Management, Mathematics, Sociology and Psychology. In addition, you will play a leading role in defining and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Cyber Security.  

Within Cyber Security specific topics of interest include the security and privacy of emerging applications of the internet-of-things and cloud computing, the protection of cyber-physical systems, system and network security, crypto protocols, application of AI and Machine Learning in cyber security, computer forensics, intrusion detection, authentication systems, cyber risk and economics, usability and human aspects of cyber security.

To be successful, you will have a PhD in Electronics or Computer Science, a strong publication record, and able to demonstrate delivery of teaching in a manner that meaningfully engages students. It is essential you have a track-record of innovative research within Cyber Security including engineering of Cyber Security and information assurance, and have the ambition to build a strong research Team.

The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS). Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities. 

We have a supportive culture that values research and education equally and therefore as well as undertaking research and building a team you will also participate in teaching and the management activities. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring scheme. There is a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; generous holiday entitlement; subsidised health and fitness facilities; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts.

The University holds an Athena SWAN silver award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and to those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees a childcare vouchers scheme.  

The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.  

For more information, contact Professor Paul Lewin, Head of ECS hod@ecs.soton.ac.uk or Dorota Sikorska, Executive Officer dask1n11@soton.ac.uk

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Application Procedure

Submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 1101519FP on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 21 Feb 2019
Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise