Lecturer in Cybersecurity

The Aston School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies is looking for a lecturer in Cyber Security to help reinforce its research and teaching in the area. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across several areas of the computer science and cyber security curricula. As the successful candidate you will have a strong research area in Cyber Security.  

Aston University has a very ambitious strategy in digital technologies, which benefits the school directly in both its research and teaching environments, providing exciting opportunities to develop one’s research and teaching career. 

The school is experiencing a period of growth in terms of research activity and student recruitment in the digital sciences: computer science, cyber security, artificial intelligence and data science. You will have the opportunity to carry out research within a growing cyber security group within the school. Collaborations are possible with a number of research centres and institutes within the University, you are encouraged to look at our website for more information. 

As the successful candidate you will be expected to have an excellent research track record, commensurate with their career stage, and show signs of innovative and independent thinking. You will also be encouraged to actively participate in the development of new and exciting curricula. 

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Dean of School: Professor Damien Foster, d.foster1@aston.ac.uk or Head of Cyber Security Group: Professor Jose Maria Alcaraz Calero, j.alcarazcalero@aston.ac.uk.

The salary being offered for this role is below the minimum threshold for required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker route. However, Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they: 

•            Are under 26 years old

•            Hold a PhD that is relevant to the role

•            Have held a Student or Graduate visa in the last 2 years

•            Are already in the UK with a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa issued before April 4th 2024

Please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Closing Date: 20 Jun 2025

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £40,497 to £42,882 per annum