The University of Edinburg is seeking a qualified Lecturer/Reader in Cyber Security and Privacy for its School of Informatics, Science and Engineering. It is a full-time job with 35 working hours per week.

Salary:

Lecturer: UE08 – £42,149 – £50,296 per annum

Reader: UE09 – £53,348 – £60,022 per annum

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Eligibility

have a PhD (or be near to completion)

experience as an established researcher in one or more areas of security and privacy

Also, has the enthusiasm to undertake original research including leading a research group

the ability to engage with undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and academic supervision

In addition, can be involved in enhancing eLearning security initiatives.

Application Process

All applications must contain the following supporting documents:

• Teaching statement
• Research statement
• Full CV (resume) and publication list

Applications from individuals from under-represented groups are encouraged.

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Skills and Attributes 

UE08 Lecturer:

• PhD in Cyber Security and Privacy
• Experience as an established academic in Computer Systems. Candidates who are close to completing their PhD, and who otherwise meet the selection criteria, will be considered.
• Proven experience in undertaking original research, including leading a research group.
• Proven experience in attracting research funding as an independent researcher.
• A track record of being the first author and/or collaborative publications in high-quality journals and international conferences.
• Strong relevant research and teaching skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills in a range of contexts (e.g. teaching, research presentations and publications).
• Experience of contributing to teaching on a range of non-Honours courses as well as in more specialist areas of relevance to Design Informatics.
• Moreover, Experience in engaging with a range of teaching mediums including online and distance learning.

UE09 Reader: as above and including:

• Proven ability to provide leadership for activities in delivering the School’s objectives.
• Extensive experience in research, postgraduate supervision and teaching are essential.
• Also has the ability to foster and embed a strong student-focused culture
• Evidence of significant achievement in the relevant field through successful knowledge transfer from research to the academic community, public, private and/or voluntary sectors and general public; the receipt of prestigious prizes and award
• In addition, membership of national and international bodies relevant to the research field.
• Experience in managing, motivating and developing research staff, students and projects.

For the full job description:

• UE08 Lecturer – click here
• UE09 Reader – click here

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Aggelos Kiayias at [email protected] or +44 (0) 131 650 5129.

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Benefits of working in the University of Edinburg 

Working in university comes with lots of benefits including but not limited to:

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• generous holiday entitlement
• a defined benefits pension scheme
• staff discounts
• family-friendly initiatives
• flexible working

Access the staff benefits page for further information and use the reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits.

Remote interviews are likely to be in March.