Professor of Cyber Security

The role

The University of Bristol is seeking to appoint an outstanding Professor of Cyber Security to join the internationally recognised Bristol Cyber Security Group (BCSG) in the School of Computer Science. 

This is an exceptional opportunity for an established academic leader to shape the future of cyber security research and education within one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities. We are looking for an internationally recognised scholar whose research aligns with and complements the strengths of the BCSG and who can provide strategic leadership, inspire colleagues and students, and deliver world-leading research with real-world impact. 

BCSG is one of the UK's largest and most influential cyber security research communities, bringing together researchers across cyber-physical systems, software security, usable security and privacy, and cybercrime and online harms. The Group has a strong track record of securing major research funding, influencing policy and practice, and delivering impactful interdisciplinary research in collaboration with industry, government and international partners. 

What will you be doing?

As Professor of Cyber Security, you will: 

• Lead and deliver internationally recognised research in an area aligned with the BCSG. 
• Develop an ambitious research vision and secure significant external funding. 
• Build and lead high-performing research teams & collaborative partnerships. 
• Contribute to the strategic direction and growth of cyber security research within the School and University. 
• Deliver innovative teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. 
• Supervise and mentor PhD students, postdoctoral researchers & academic colleagues. 
• Play a leading role in fostering an inclusive, collaborative and intellectually vibrant academic community. 

You should apply if

You can demonstrate: 

• An international reputation for research excellence in cyber security, in an area aligned with BCSG. 
• A track record of publication in leading conferences and peer-reviewed journals, or equivalent industrial research leadership. 
• A sustained record of securing external research funding & leading significant research programmes. 
• Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate & postgraduate students. 
• A proven ability to lead, develop and grow a research area, team or community. 
• A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and delivering research with academic, societal & industrial impact. 

For a full view of the requirements and responsibilities, please refer to the candidate brochure. 

Why Bristol? 

This is an exciting time to join the University of Bristol. 

You will join a School of Computer Science that is expanding significantly and forms a key part of the University's new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, a landmark development designed to bring together researchers, students, industry and public sector partners to tackle some of society's biggest challenges. BCSG is a flagship tenant in Temple Quarter, occupying its new bespoke facility in August 2026, complete with CNI lab, dedicated IoT lab and secure data centre. 

BCSG offers a uniquely supportive and collaborative environment, with over 80 researchers working across multiple disciplines and a strong portfolio of major research programmes, doctoral training initiatives and industry partnerships. Researchers benefit from extensive connections with government, the National Cyber Security Centre, UKRI, international collaborators and leading organisations across the technology sector. 

Additional information

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

Shortlisting will take place w/c 2nd November 2026

Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 16th or 23rd November 2026

For informal queries please contact:

Mike Fraser, Mike.Fraser@bristol.ac.uk

Inah Omoronyia, inah.omoronyia@bristol.ac.uk

Awais Rashid, awais.rashid@bristol.ac.uk

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