Assistant Professor in Cyber Security
Assistant Professor in Cyber Security
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Do you like solving challenges in cyber security Do you want to become part of a growing team of cybersecurity researchers at the University of Amsterdam whose research contributes to securing our digital world TheTheory of Computer Science (TCS) and Complex Cyber Infrastructure (CCI) research groups of the Informatics Institute are looking for a new assistant professor in cyber security. You will be able to hire a PhD student as part of the startup-package.
Join our team!
You will conduct research in the Challenges in Cyber Security project one of the few projects receiving funding in the prestigious NWO Gravitation program. In cooperation with researchers from TU Eindhoven Radboud University VU Amsterdam and CWI you will work on the grand challenges of cybersecurity in areas such as cryptography software security or physical security. Besides cutting-edge research you will also contribute to education for example in the top-rated Security and Network Engineering MSc program and other activities including acquisition and management of funded research projects supervision of PhD students and supervision of BSc/MSc graduation projects.
What are you going to do
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- conducting independent research in cyber security resulting in academic publications in peer-reviewed renowned international journals and conferences;
- actively pursuing external funding for research notably funding from NWO (e.g. Veni) EU (e.g. ERC starting grant) or industry;
- contributing to the broad goals of the NWO gravitational project Challenges in Cyber Security carrying out research administrative and reporting tasks related to the project;
- fostering collaboration within the Informatics Institute as well as with other partners on both national and international level;
- developing coordinating and teaching courses in the bachelor and master programmes;
- supervising Bachelor and Master theses and tutoring students; co-supervising PhD theses;
- taking part in committees and working groups and carrying out outreach and departmental administrative tasks as directed.
What do you have to offer
Your experience and profile:
- PhD in Computer Science Mathematics or a closely related field;
- a motivational lecturer with a passion for teaching;
- committed researcher demonstrated by publications in relevant international top-tier conferences or journals;
- professional command of English and the willingness to learn Dutch;
- possession of the University Teaching Qualification or the willingness to obtain it within two years after the start of the employment.
In addition we highly value (but do not require) the following:
- experience in acquiring funding for research projects through government agencies or the private sector;
- experience in managing funded research projects;
- experience in supervising PhD research;
- high standing in the scientific community as evidenced by for example membership in the program committee of prestigious international conferences;
- international network of relevant research cooperations;
- experience in supporting tasks and the willingness to take the responsibility for administrative tasks such as organisation and coordination of university education and research.
Our offer
We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of 18 months with a probationary period of two months. The preferred starting date is as soon as possible. A permanent contract follows if we assess your performance positive.
The gross monthly salary based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience ranges between 4492 to 6148 (scale 11). UvA additionally offers an extensive package of secondary benefits including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. The UFO profile UD2 is applicable. A favourable tax agreement the 30% ruling may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.
Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:
- 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
- Multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
- Multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;
- Multiple courses on topics such as time management handling stress and an online learning platform with 100 different courses;
- 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
- Partly paid parental leave;
- The possibility to set up a workplace at home;
- A pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;
- The possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;
- Help with housing for a studio or small apartment when youre moving from abroad.
Are you curious to read more about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits take a look here.
Where you will work
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is the Netherlands largest university offering the widest range of academic programmes. At the UvA 42000 students 6000 staff members and 3000 PhD candidates study and work in a diverse range of fields connected by a culture of curiosity.
The Faculty of Science (FNWI) has a student body of around 8000 as well as 1800 members of staff working in education research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works be it elementary particles the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.
The mission of the Informatics Institute (IvI) is to perform curiosity-driven and use-inspired fundamental research in Computer Science. The main research themes are Artificial Intelligence Computational Science and Systems and Network Engineering. Our research involves complex information systems at large with a focus on collaborative data driven computational and intelligent systems all with a strong interactive component.
TheTheory of Computer Science (TCS) Groupdoes research on the theoretical foundations of computer science. The aim is to seek greater understanding of fundamental computational techniques and their inherent limitations. The TCS group forms an integral part of avibrant community of TCS researchers in Amsterdam.
Do you have any questions or do you require additional information Please contact:
If you feel the profile fits you and you are interested in the job we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the red button. You can apply online via the button below. We accept applications until and including 15 September 2025
Applications should include the following information (all files including your CV should be submitted in one single pdf file):
- a detailed CV including the months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience you may also indicate absences or unusual periods that may have impacted your output such as parental or other leave;
- a letter of motivation explaining why you are the right fit for the position;
- a link to an updated publication list (one of arXiv ORCID DBLP Google Scholar or personal homepage is fine);
- open-access links to your three most important publications with concise motivation (max 80 words each);
- a research plan for the next few years including ideas on acquiring funding (1-2 pages);
- a teaching statement explaining your previous educational activities and plans how to contribute to the UvA curriculum in cyber security for example in the Master Security and Network Engineering. (0.5 1 page)
- the names and email addresses of two senior researchers who can provide letters of recommendation letter will only be requested from the referees of short-listed candidates.
Please make sure to provide ALL requested documents mentioned above.
You can use the CV field to upload your resume as a separate pdf document. Use the Cover Letter field to upload the other requested documents including the motivation letteras one single pdf file. A knowledge security check may be part of the selection procedure(for details: National knowledge security guidelines). Only complete applications received within the response period via the link below will be considered. Please dont send any applications by email. We will invite potential candidates for interviews soon after the expiration of the vacancy.
Employment Type
Full Time
