Lecturer in Cyber Security

The role

As part of the expansion of Bristol Cyber Security Group, we wish to hire an outstanding candidate to fill a fixed term position as a Lecturer in Cyber Security.

What will you be doing?

The main purpose of the job is to carry out excellent and innovative Research and Teaching to support our Undergraduate, Postgraduate and CDT programmes in the area of cyber security, particularly software security or systems security, and to contribute to the research activities of the Cyber Security group, in addition to being an active and effective citizen of the group, School and Faculty.

You should apply if

• Experience of teaching at university level and the ability to undertake teaching in Cyber Security covering a broad range of topics especially software security or systems security.
• A proven research record in software security or systems security, complementing the School’s current activities especially those in the Bristol Cyber Security Group.

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/

Contract type: Fixed term with a funding end date 31/01/2028 or until the substantive postholder returns, whichever is sooner.

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Monday 1st December 2026

The shortlisting is expected to take place on Monday 7th December 2026

The interviews are anticipated to take place on Friday 18th December 2026

For informal queries please contact: Inah Omoronyia, Associate Professor Email:

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