Join the Bristol Cyber Security Group

Positions in Cyber Security at the University of Bristol, UK

The Cyber Security Group works on a diverse range of topics, spanning from large-scale infrastructures to human aspects of security.  Successful applicants will thus work in a vibrant and growing community creating a lively research atmosphere for students, with ample opportunity for development by participating in reading groups, smaller workshops, and attending summer schools. 

When specific research projects within the group are available for application they will be advertised here:

Lecturer in Software Security or Systems Security

Contract type: Open-ended
Working pattern: Full Time
Salary: Grade K £50,253-£58,225 per annum

Closing date for applications: 5 October 2025

We wish to hire an outstanding candidate at Lecturer level in Software Security or System Security. The appointee will be expected to carry out internationally leading research and take an active role in providing high quality and innovative teaching in the broad area of cyber security. Interest in developing innovative ways of integrating teaching, research and technology development will be especially welcomed. 

Candidates would have strong track record of research and teaching in one or more of: Software Security or Systems Security. 

What will you be doing?

Research: You will be expected to carry out excellent research complementing that currently being pursued in the School especially the Bristol Cyber Security Group, and to publish high quality publications in top venues. You will have the opportunity to apply for your own funding from government and /or industrial sources. 

Teaching: You will be expected to take an active role in providing high quality and innovative teaching in the School in the area of cyber security. This will include lecture courses, personal tutoring, problem classes, laboratories as well as supervising group and individual projects, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Citizenship: You will be expected to contribute to the effective running of the School and Faculty by undertaking academic leadership roles as specified by the Head of School.

You should apply if:

• You are passionate about research into cyber security, including one or more of:  systems security, software security;
• You have a track record of teaching at university level and the ability to undertake teaching in cyber security covering a broad range of topics;
• You have a proven ability to publish papers in top venues;
• You have the potential to lead and grow an area of research in the department;
• You understand how to implement inclusive approaches in your teaching/research/citizenship.

For more information please view the vacancy here.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Inah Omoronyia (inah.omoronyia@bristol.ac.uk) or Professor Awais Rashid (awais.rashid@bristol.ac.uk)