Part-time lecturer in Cyber Security

The Department of Electronic Systems at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for a part-time lecturer in the field of Cyber Security as per 1 september 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is available for a period of 3 years.

In electronic engineering Aalborg University is known worldwide for its high academic quality and societal impact. The Department of Electronic Systems employs more than 200 people of which about 90 are PhD students and about 40 % of all employees are total it has more than 600 students in its BSc and MSc programs which are based on AAUs problem-based learning model. The department leverages its unique research infrastructure and lab facilities to conduct world-leading fundamental and applied research within communication networks control systems AI sound cyber security and robotics. The department plays an active role in transferring inventions and results into applications in close collaboration with industrial partners worldwide. You can read more about the department at .

Your work tasks
Developing and teaching in the course Fundamentals of Security and Cryptography at the . education in Cyber security at AAU Copenhagen

Your competencies
The applicant must have at least a . degree in Cyber security and be able to document professional and teaching experience within the field of Cyber Security. More specifically the candidate must have competencies in concepts principles and practice of network and application security and cryptography including various classes of cryptographic algorithms.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at . level.

Who we are
The position will be connected to the teaching tasks of Cyber Security group at Communication and Media Technologies at AAU Copenhagen. The Cyber Security Group at AAU ( is a research group within the Department of Electronic Systems focusing on cyber security from various perspectives. The core focus areas are network security IoT/OT security applied cryptography and machine learning privacy and security. We aim to foster a secure digital ecosystem by advancing AI-based intrusion detection developing post-quantum secure systems enhancing cyber resilience and designing trusted computing architectures for IoT devices. Our research extends to lightweight cryptographic solutions for resource-constrained environments and privacy-preserving techniques to safeguard data security. Additionally we explore honeypots for botnet detection and utilize cyber threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging threats. Through our work we strive to proactively address cybersecurity challenges and empower the next generation of professionals in this critical field. The Cyber Security Group is leading the teaching activities on the Master in Cybersecurity education which is held in English and it includes more than 100 active local and international students. Moreover the group is strongly engaged in community-building activities where the AAU CPH campus is a point of reference for weekly CTFs or ethical hacking activities with tens of participants. The coach of Denmarks national Cyber Security team which won the European Cybersecurity Championship in 2022 is a member of the group.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as a part-time lecturer requires academic qualifications at masters degree level.

Employment as a part-time lecturer requires either relevant practical experience at a high level which has not been achieved through an academic appointment at a university or employment in an principal academic position at another university. When employed due to relevant practical experience you must have in-depth up-to-date knowledge of the subject/subjects applications that has been gained or will be gained through employment in the profession. Teaching qualifications are included in the assessment of applicants for a part-time lectureship.

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas
• List of publications (optional)
• Teaching portfolio or equivalent documentation of teaching experience and qualifications. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and this is not enclosed the applicant must enclose the reasons for this

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore everyone regardless of personal background and orientation is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions
If you have any questions about the position you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires ensuring the safety compliance and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and agreement on part-time lecturers and teaching assistants at universities etc. under Ministry of Higher Education and Science (in Danish).

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers students and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights new solutions to societal problems and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.