Assistant/Associate Professor in Cyber Security

The School of Engineering has two departments within IT, with a total of about 40 employees.

The Department of Computer Science and Informatics (CSI), provides academic programmes in subjects ranging from software engineering and embedded systems to user experience design and cyber security, and is also conducting research in associated areas. Our education programmes are developed in close collaboration with the surrounding industry and have a yearly intake of about 300 students. To further support interdisciplinary research, the department maintains a close relationship with its sister department: the Department of Computing, which includes the Jönköping AI Lab (JAIL). IT is an expanding area at School of Engineering, and we are hiring several assistant and associate professors.

Education in cyber security is primarily conducted within the bachelor program Networking, Infrastructure and Cyber Security (NICS). Our goal is to establish a research group within applied cyber security conducting research together with the surrounding society.

Read more about our department: https://ju.se/en/about-us/school-of-engineering/organisation/departments/computer-science-and-informatics/

 

For this position, we are looking for an Associate or Assistant Professor in Computer Science with a specialization in Cyber Security to join our team.

 

Job description

In the employment as an assistant/associate professor, you will perform teaching and research with a focus on cyber security in a broad sense. Depending on the applicant’s background, the teaching may be centred around cyber security (e.g., cyber security operations, network security, ICS/OT security, incident response, software security etc.), information security (e.g., risk management, information security management systems, etc.) but also networking and infrastructure (e.g. computer networking, system administration, cloud computing etc.)

You are expected to build and maintain an academic and industrial network, actively apply for research funding, and play a key role in establishing and conducting research projects. You will keep yourself updated on your research area and the industrial and societal development of relevance for our department and keep our courses and programmes up to date. You are also expected to collaborate with other departments and schools at Jönköping University.

 

Qualifications

You should have a PhD in a relevant area and pedagogical merits according to the Appointments Procedure at Jönköping University. The candidate should also have documented skills in teaching in English. You should also have a track record in attracting research funding. You need to have experience in teaching in at least two of the following areas: Information Security, Cyber Security, Network Security, IoT Security, Industrial Cyber Security, Software Security, Web Security, Computer Networking, System Administration, or similar subjects.

You should be development and quality-oriented, responsible, and pedagogically skilled. It is also advantageous if you perform well in an interdisciplinary environment.

It is meritorious if you have:

- Ability to teach in Swedish
- Industrial experience
- Experience from research in cooperation with industry

The ability to teach in other areas relevant to the department (Web Development, Object-Oriented Development, Electronics, Embedded Systems etc.)

For complete eligibility requirements for a position as an Assistant/Associate Professor at Jönköping University, see the applicable parts of https://ju.se/download/18.55eae5ad16dbf214c0c8d82/1587990095242/Regulations for employment of teachers at Jönköping University – Appointment Procedure.pdf

 

What we offer

- A permanent position in a dynamic working environment at a collaborative, internationally connected and globally oriented university;
- A possibility for a leading role in research projects and a career development plan;
- Teaching in programmes with a close connection to the industry where all students gain experience from internships;
- Time for research: - Year 1: 40% guaranteed
- Year 2: 20% guaranteed
- We will promote up to 80% with external funding


- A workplace in the city centre of Jönköping, surrounded by nature, and lakes, but also near several airports and public transport;
- Help to relocate and settle in Jönköping.

 

Information

The position is a permanent employment of 100%, starting 1st of January 2023 or by agreement. Collective agreements and individual wage apply.

This recruitment will be coordinated by Programme Manager Sonny Johansson.

We value having an organization made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities, which is why we encourage applications from all backgrounds.  We are committed to equality and diversity within our organization.

 

Application

Welcome with your application, no later than 2022-08-22.

Your application is preferred in PDF form and should include:

- Cover letter;
- CV;
- publication list;
- pedagogical portfolio;
- attested copy of PhD degree certificate;
- research and education statement (future research plan and education interest);
- any other document needed to prove the qualifications according to the Appointment Procedure at JU.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

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