Assistant/Associate Professor in Network Security

Welcome to Maastricht University!

Are you an expert in Network Security, with a strong ambition to advance research in this area? Are you eager to educate and mentor motivated students and upcoming Cybersecurity professionals? Then, the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences is looking for you. 

We are looking for a colleague to strengthen our research and educational initiatives on Cybersecurity. Within that scope, your focus will be on Network Security: you will bring in, share, and develop valuable expertise. You will be part of the ambitious Cybersecurity team, that operates at Maastricht University in Maastricht and at the Brightlands Smart Services Campus in Heerlen. 

Assistant/Associate Professor in Network Security

• Our goal: To drive innovation in Network Security by building on the department’s broad expertise in AI, data science, computer science, applied mathematics and robotics.
• Your colleagues: You will join the Department of Advanced Compiting Sciences (DACS). DACS is an international community of approximately 100 researchers at various stages of their career, embedded in the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE). Our department has more than 30 years of experience in research and teaching in the fields of Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data Science, and Applied Mathematics. 

In this role, you will be active in high-impact research (that includes acquiring research funding, publishing, and supervising junior researchers) and high-quality teaching in our educational programs. 

What you do

As our new colleague, you will collaborate with colleagues from the department, faculty, and university. Our research activities span the entire spectrum from curiosity-driven research to responsible societal applications, often taking on an interdisciplinary character. Cutting-edge contributions to areas such as computer systems, theoretical computer science, cybersecurity, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and FAIR principles are internationally recognized. DACS fosters intensive collaborations as well as a strong synergy between academia and business, and it maintains an industry network with over 80 private collaborators ranging from local SMEs to large multinationals. The department designs and develops data-driven solutions for a wide variety of business applications in sectors including transport and logistics, critical infrastructures, healthcare, and production and manufacturing. This way you can contribute to science and our society of tomorrow! 

In addition to your research, you will contribute to our top-rated education. Our department offers two bachelor programs and two master programs, delivering top-level education in Computer Science, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence. You will have an important voice in further developing our education programs. 

If you see yourself fit for this and you are ready to make an impact in the area of Network Security, you should consider joining our Department of Advanced Computing Sciences (DACS) as an Assistant/Associate Professor in Network Security. 

What you bring 

We seek a colleague who is passionate about research, who enjoys teaching, and has strong organizational skills. You feel at home in a strongly international, diverse, and cooperative community like ours. Furthermore, we are looking to welcome someone who fosters collaboration at all levels. 

Our ideal candidate has:

• A PhD degree in Computer Science or a strongly related field;
• Experience in mentoring a team of junior researchers;
• A collaborative mindset;
• A strong and consistent track record in research and teaching;
• A proven track record with funding acquisition at national or European level. 

What we offer

As Assistant/Associate Professor at Faculty of Science & Engineering, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 11-14, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €4.728 and €8.673 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 18 months with a scope of 1.0 FTE. Upon proven suitability, the employment contract will be converted to an indefinite contract.
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'. 

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here. 

Maastricht University

Why work at Maastricht University? 

At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research. 

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers. 

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community. 

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together. 

Click here for more information about UM. 

Faculty of Science and Engineering 

At the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE), we focus on themes such as circularity and sustainability, future farming, digitisation and (scientific) instrument development.  FSE's leading projects, like the Einstein Telescope Pathfinder, are sure to grab anyone's attention.  The faculty is a vibrant hub of education and research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS).  At FSE, over 450 staff members and 3700 students gather to explore e exciting interdisciplinary research and educational programmes. Feel welcome, be part of our team and put your brilliant mind to work!  

FSE at the Brightlands Campuses 

Maastricht, Sittard-Geleen, Heerlen, and Venlo, the home of four creative Brightlands campuses, are bustling with 30,000 entrepreneurs, researchers, and students working diligently to solve global challenges. The Faculty of Science and Engineering is active on all four Brightlands campuses, and this is where our impact reaches its peak. To give you an idea of what is happening at each campus: Sittard-Geleen is home to the largest chemical site in the Euregion, while Venlo is a large hub for agri-food innovation. Maastricht is the site of the Health Campus, and Heerlen is the place to be for Smart Services.  

Curious?

Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Prof. Bart Mennink, Professor in Cryptography and Information Security, at bart.mennink@maastrichtuniversity.nl for more information. 

Applying?

Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Assistant/Associate Professor in Network Security? Apply now, no later than 9 November, for this position. Applications received before the deadline will receive full consideration. 

Please upload the following documents:

• Research statement;
• Teaching statement;
• CV;
• List of publications;
• Contact information (names, e-mail addresses, and phone number) of two persons willing to provide references. 

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized. 

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.