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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security

Manchester Metropolitan University – Department of Computing and Mathematics

Salary:

Grade 8 (£40,497 to £46,735);

Grade 9 (£48,149 to £55,755) per annum

The Department of Computing and Mathematics is a successful academic community of students and staff committed to achieving high-quality teaching, research and enterprise.  The Department delivers courses to over 2000 students across and has over 80 members of academic staff with ambitious plans for growth. Our ethos is to be highly innovative in teaching and we are recognised as the sector leader in Degree Apprenticeships where we deliver the award winning Digital and Technology Solutions programme in collaboration with a wide range of companies. We are a founding member of the National Institute of Coding. The Department has a long track record of obtaining research council funding and has a growing portfolio of projects.  Much of this is grounded in our work with the region's vibrant digital sector. 

Research in the department is distributed across five main themes:

  • Machine Intelligence
  • Data Science
  • Smart Infrastructure & Cyber Security
  • Human‐Centred Computing
  • Computational Modelling

Role

You will be a passionate academic with an excellent and accelerating profile in research and knowledge exchange. You will provide academic leadership in curriculum and research development and act as a role model and mentor to earn career academics within the department. We are looking for candidates with expertise in one of the following areas:

  • Cryptography, quantum encryption, or secure quantum communications
  • OT(Operational Technology) security / ICS (Industrial Control System)  security
  • Trust, identity or privacy 

Ideal Candidate

  • We are seeking applicants who have expertise in the field of Cyber Security either through academic research or professional practice. 
  • You will have in-depth knowledge of current Cyber Security tools and techniques.
  • You will be expected to have higher education level teaching or mentoring experience in Cyber Security
  • Have a PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline or have the equivalent industrial experience in Cyber Security.  
  • You will be a strong collegiate team player with the ability to impassion and motivate student/staff communities through your contributions, collaboration and co-creation. 

 Application & Assessment

  • To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter outlining, in particular, how your profile, experience and ambition make you the ideal candidate for the role.
  • Interviews will be scheduled in the w/c 09 June and will include a presentation. 
  • To make an initial informal enquiry, please contact Professor Darren Dancey, email: D.dancey@mmu.ac.uk  

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Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring and particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in the University workforce. We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this, as well as any reasonable adjustments required throughout the application process.

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Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,497 to £55,755 Grade 8/9, per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 8th May 2025
Closes: 25th May 2025
Job Ref: 8268
 
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