Associate Professor in System and Network Security

We are looking for an Associate Professor in System and Network Security at the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences of Maastricht University!

We are looking for a colleague to strengthen our research and educational initiatives on Cybersecurity. Within that scope you will bring in, share, and develop valuable expertise on System and Network Security. 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.

Who are you?

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;
• A proven track record in system or network security and is ready to make the step to become Associate professor;
• A proven track record with funding acquisition at Dutch or European level;
• Experience in mentoring a team of junior researchers;
• A collaborative mindset;
• A strong and consistent track record in research and teaching.

What we offer

At Maastricht University, you’ll work in an international, open, and engaged environment. We offer:

• An employment contract for a period of 18 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE, with the option for a permanent contract upon good performance.
• A gross monthly salary between €6512,00 and €8673,00 (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week). 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Flexible working hours, a home office allowance, and the option to work from home.
• A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities. 

About the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE)

FSE is a young, rapidly growing faculty where science, technology, and society converge. We combine STEM and social sciences in innovative programmes such as Data Science, Circular Engineering, and Systems Biology. Our research and education are interdisciplinary, practice-oriented, and socially relevant. We take pride in our open culture and strong team spirit. 

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. 

Department of Advanced Computing Sciences

The Department of Advanced Computing Sciences is Maastricht University’s largest and oldest department broadly covering the fields of artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, mathematics and robotics. Over 100 researchers work and study in the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences, whose roots trace back to 1987. The department’s staff teaches approximately 1.350 bachelor’s and master’s students in 4 specialized study programmes. Click here for more information. 

Interested?

Are you interested in this 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. The end date of the publication is 10 May 2026. 

To apply for the position, please submit the following documents via our online application form:

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

About Maastricht University

At Maastricht University, we collaboratively seek solutions to help move the world forward. We do this with 23,300 students and 5,400 employees across 5 regional locations, 6 faculties, and more than 70 research institutes. We encourage you to push boundaries and discover new opportunities for yourself and the world around you. Together, we can find the answers for tomorrow. 

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

At Maastricht University, we prefer to contact potential candidates directly. We therefore kindly ask that no agencies or intermediaries submit offers or approaches.

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.