Lecturer in Cybersecurity (Teaching and Research)

Type of contract: Full-time, substantive

The School of Natural and Computing Sciences wishes to appoint one full-time member of staff at Lecturer level in Computing Science, with a focus on cybersecurity. Applicants should have research expertise in the cybersecurity area, including related areas such as privacy. Applications from those whose research is complementary to that of the members of the cybersecurity group (which includes web and network security, data and information security, and privacy and privacy-aware AI) are particularly encouraged. Applicants should have the ambition to work across disciplines and with industry to achieve their research vision. Successful applicants are expected to strengthen the department’s research expertise.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7, £46,735 - £55,755 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor David McGloin, Head of School of Natural and Computing Sciences, e-mail: david.mcgloin@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

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The closing date for the receipt of applications is 13^th June 2025

The School of Natural and Computing Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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