Professor of Cyber Security

Faculty Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

TU Delft is a Global Top 100 research-intensive university aiming to make a significant contribution towards a more sustainable society. The University conducts ground-breaking scientific and technological research which is acknowledged as world-class, training academic staff with a genuine commitment to society and helps to translate knowledge into technological innovations and activity with both economic and social value (valorisation).

Cyber Security at TU Delft has a holistic profile and a unique socio-technical approach towards the protection of cyberspace. Research focuses on the prevention of incidents, as well as the detection and recovery of incidents. As all cyber security incidents have a technical and social aspect, solutions should, therefore, have a technical core and require a detailed understanding of the social context to be effective. Therefore, research and education in cyber security builds upon the faculty members at Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) as well as Technology, Policy and Management (TPM).

The Cyber Security Research Group, consisting of four core faculty, has a strong research portfolio in artificial intelligence and applied cryptography for cyber security. The Group’s ambition is to significantly contribute to research foundations, technology transfer, practices and education in cyber security, and to collaborate with leading peers worldwide. The Group contributes to education in cyber security at Bachelor’s, Master’s and Executive level.

Job description

The Cyber Security Group is now looking to appoint a tenured Professor who can lead the Group and will oversee the staff affiliated with the group in their teaching, research, and valorisation. In addition to furthering her/his own research, the Professor will strengthen collaboration on different levels within the TU Delft Cyber Security ecosystem, as well as with national and international partners in academia, industry and government.

Requirements

Candidates for the position must show evidence of excellence in research, education, valorisation, and leadership, as defined by the following criteria: 

• A PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering or any other technical discipline relevant to cyber security;

• Internationally recognised as a senior peer by leading academic institutions, conferences and journals in the field;

• A relevant international network in academia and innovation-oriented companies;

• Experience in management and leadership of research and education;

• A consistent record in securing research funding, and shown capabilities in stimulating junior researchers and successfully supervising PhD students;

• A team player with good communications skills and an enthusiastic style focused on connecting people;

• Excellent proficiency in English.

Conditions of employment

TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. An International Children’s Centre offers childcare and an international primary school. Dual Career Services offers support to accompanying partners. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. 

TU Delft sets specific standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. TU Delft offers training to improve English competency.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. If you have less than five years of experience and do not yet have your teaching certificate, we allow you up to three years to obtain this

Information and application

An executive search exercise is being undertaken by Perrett Laver to assist the Selection Committee. Perrett Laver may be contacted for informal enquiries and questions on +31 20 2404 378 or by emailing mario.adamo@perrettlaver.com. Applications can be uploaded at https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/, quoting reference 4113. The closing date for applications is 9am CET on 17th May 2019. 

Applications will be considered by the Advisory Committee in end of May and selected candidates will be invited to a preliminary discussion with Perrett Laver in June, followed by formal interviews in end of June.  

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