Manchester Metropolitan University is a pioneer of modern education since its origins in 1824 and sits in the top 200 young universities in the world. 30% of our research is considered world leading (4*) and 90% of our research impact is rated 'world leading' (4*) or 'internationally excellent' (3*). Located in the heart of Manchester, a globally recognised centre for digital media with a vibrant and rapidly expanding technology sector. We are proud that we are a TEF Gold Institution and the quality of our apprenticeship education has been rated as Outstanding by OfSTED.
The Department of Computing and Mathematics is a successful academic community of students and staff committed to achieving high-quality teaching, research and enterprise. The Department delivers courses to over 1500 students and has over 70 members of academic staff with ambitious plans for growth.
Our ethos is to be highly innovative in teaching and we are recognised as the sector leader in Degree Apprenticeships where we deliver the award-winning Digital and Technology Solutions programme in collaboration with a wide range of companies. We are a founding member of the National Institute of Coding.
The Department has a long track record of obtaining research council funding and has a growing portfolio of projects, much of this grounded in our work with the region's vibrant digital sector.
Research in the department is distributed across five main themes:
- Machine Intelligence
- Data Science
- Smart Infrastructure & Cyber Security
- Human-Centred Computing
- Computational Modelling
For this post, we are looking for candidates with expertise in one of the following areas:
- Cryptography, quantum encryption, or secure quantum communications
- OT (Operational Technology) security / ICS (Industrial Control System) security
- Trust, identity or privacy
We offer flexible working arrangements, such as flexible hours and compressed hours.
Role
You will be a passionate academic with an excellent and accelerating profile in research and knowledge exchange. You will provide academic leadership in curriculum and research development and act as a role model and mentor to early career academics within the department.
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking applicants who have expertise in the field of Cyber Security either through academic research or professional practice. You will:
- have in-depth knowledge of current Cyber Security tools and techniques.
- be expected to have higher education level teaching or mentoring experience in Cyber Security, and have a PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline or have the equivalent industrial experience in Cyber Security.
- be a strong collegiate team player with the ability to impassion and motivate student/staff communities through your contributions, collaboration and co-creation.
To arrange an informal discussion, please email: Professor Darren Dancey D.D
To Apply:
To apply, please submit aCV and covering letteroutlining, in particular, how your profile, experience and ambition make you the ideal candidate for the role.
Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process.
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