"Lecturer in Software / Systems Security"

University of Bristol - Computer Science

Location: Bristol

Salary: £43,482 to £50,253 per annum, Grade: J

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 23rd January 2026

Closes: 22nd February 2026

Job Ref: ACAD108438

The role

As part of the expansion of Bristol Cyber Security Group, we wish to hire an outstanding candidate to fill an open-ended faculty position at Lecturer level in Software Security or Systems 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 department, 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

For informal queries please contact: Inah Omoronyia, inah.omoronyia@bristol.ac.uk

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/

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 22nd February.

Shortlisting is due to take place w/c 2nd March.

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 30th March.