Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security

The Department of Computing and Mathematics is a successful academic community of students and staff committed to achieving high-quality teaching, research and enterprise. The Department delivers courses to over 2000 students across and has over 80 members of academic staff with ambitious plans for growth. Our ethos is to be highly innovative in teaching and we are recognised as the sector leader in Degree Apprenticeships where we deliver the award winning Digital and Technology Solutions programme in collaboration with a wide range of companies. We are a founding member of the National Institute of Coding. The Department has a long track record of obtaining research council funding and has a growing portfolio of projects. Much of this is grounded in our work with the region's vibrant digital sector.

Research in the department is distributed across five main themes:

• Machine Intelligence
• Data Science
• Smart Infrastructure & Cyber Security
• Human Centred Computing
• Computational Modelling

Role

You will be a passionate academic with an excellent and accelerating profile in research and knowledge exchange. You will provide academic leadership in curriculum and research development and act as a role model and mentor to earn career academics within the department. We are looking for candidates with expertise in one of the following areas:

• Cryptography, quantum encryption, or secure quantum communications
• OT(Operational Technology) security / ICS (Industrial Control System) security
• Trust, identity or privacy

Ideal Candidate

• We are seeking applicants who have expertise in the field of Cyber Security either through academic research or professional practice.
• You will have in-depth knowledge of current Cyber Security tools and techniques.
• You will be expected to have higher education level teaching or mentoring experience in Cyber Security
• Have a PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline or have the equivalent industrial experience in Cyber Security.
• You will be a strong collegiate team player with the ability to impassion and motivate student/staff communities through your contributions, collaboration and co-creation.

Application & Assessment

• To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter outlining, in particular, how your profile, experience and ambition make you the ideal candidate for the role.
• Interviews will be held on 10 September and will include a presentation, details of which will be provided to those shortlisted.
• To make an initial informal enquiry, please contact Professor Darren Dancey, email:
• For full details of the role and responsibilities, refer to the job description and person specification provided below.

We believe in working together, sharing knowledge and valuing everyone's contributions. Develop your skills, further your knowledge and be part of a team who are transforming lives, every single day!

Find out more about our story and explore our campus!

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.